PNG to AVIF image converter

PNG to AVIF Converter

Convert PNG to AVIF online. Upload a PNG image, choose AVIF quality, preview image details, and download a compact AVIF file instantly.

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Convert PNG into modern AVIF

Useful for smaller image storage, faster websites, modern image workflows, CMS uploads and image archives.

Free PNG to AVIF Converter Tool

Upload a PNG image and convert it into a downloadable AVIF file with quality control.

Upload PNG

Select PNG File

Click or drop PNG here Supports .png files. Maximum file size: 50 MB.

AVIF Quality

Metadata

AVIF encoding requires GD AVIF, Imagick AVIF, avifenc, or compatible FFmpeg. Alpha transparency requires an alpha-capable encoder; some engines cannot preserve metadata.

AVIF Output

Ready to Convert

Upload a PNG file and click convert to create an AVIF file.

Converted AVIF preview (in supported browsers), download and details appear after conversion.

Enabled GD AVIF

Missing Imagick AVIF

Missing CLI AVIF Encoder

0 KB AVIF Size

This converter verifies an AVIF file signature before offering download. GD AVIF, Imagick AVIF, avifenc, or an FFmpeg fallback for opaque PNGs may be used. Some browsers may not display AVIF previews.

Why Convert PNG Images to AVIF for the Web?

A PNG to AVIF Converter helps turn PNG images into compact modern AVIF files for faster websites, smaller storage and better image delivery.

Upload PNG Images

Convert .png files into AVIF with secure upload validation and real PNG format checking.

Create Compact AVIF

Choose output quality and generate modern AVIF images for supported browsers and apps.

Download AVIF

Preview the converted AVIF in a compatible browser and download the genuine .avif file.

PNG vs AVIF: Compression, Quality and Transparency

PNG to AVIF conversion changes a PNG image into an AVIF image. PNG is widely supported and often lossless, while AVIF is a modern image format designed for smaller files and high visual quality.

This tool validates the uploaded PNG file, converts it with the available AVIF encoder, applies your selected quality setting, and creates a downloadable AVIF image.

Option	Result	Best Use
Quality 60%	Smaller AVIF file	Speed-focused websites
Quality 80%	Balanced output	Normal images
Quality 95%	Larger, sharper file	High quality archive
Remove metadata	Cleaner output	Privacy-focused export
Keep metadata	Preserves metadata when supported	Image organization

How to Convert PNG to AVIF Online

Convert PNG to AVIF in three simple steps.

Upload PNG

Select a .png image from your device and choose AVIF quality.

Create AVIF

The tool validates your PNG and converts it with an available AVIF encoder; FFmpeg is an optional fallback for opaque images.

Download File

Review image details and download the final .avif file instantly.

PNG to AVIF Converter FAQs

Common questions about PNG conversion, AVIF output, quality, metadata and server requirements.

A PNG to AVIF Converter changes a PNG image into an AVIF image file for smaller storage and modern web image delivery.

The converter checks the AVIF ISO media container and AVIF brand after encoding. It rejects invalid or empty output.

Only if PHP GD includes imageavif support. Otherwise the server needs Imagick with AVIF support or the avifenc command.

AVIF can preserve transparency. GD and other supported encoders retain alpha when configured correctly. The FFmpeg fallback rejects PNGs with alpha rather than silently flattening transparency.

No database, API, Composer or cURL is required. PHP needs a writable upload directory and an AVIF encoder. FFmpeg is an optional fallback for opaque PNG images.