Convert AVIF to PNG Online — Free
Convert AVIF to PNG online for lossless output with transparency preserved. Browser-based, no upload required.
Direct converter coming soon
Use the Image Compressor with AVIF input.
Open Image Compressor →How to convert AVIF to PNG
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Add your AVIF file
Drop or select a .avif file. Files up to 50MB process locally in your browser — nothing uploaded.
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Run the conversion
AVIF decodes via the browser's native AVIF decoder (Chrome 85+, Firefox 93+, Safari 16+) and re-exports as PNG with DEFLATE compression. The PNG preserves every decoded pixel exactly — no re-compression loss beyond the AVIF's original encoding.
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Download your PNG
One click saves the result as a .png file. Your original file stays on your device.
Why convert AVIF to PNG?
PNG is required by many image editors, older design tools, Microsoft Office before 2024, certain CMS platforms, and print-bound workflows. Converting from AVIF gives you a high-quality, universally compatible file at the cost of significantly larger file size. PNG also preserves AVIF's alpha channel without flattening (unlike JPG).
Common AVIF to PNG use cases
- Importing an AVIF into Photoshop CS6 or earlier (which has no AVIF support even with plugins)
- Preparing AVIF AI-generated images (Midjourney, SDXL) for a design workflow that requires PNG
- Uploading AVIF images to a CMS that rejects AVIF on upload (WordPress before 6.5, older Confluence, legacy DAMs)
- Archiving AVIF assets as lossless PNG for long-term editability without further compression loss
What file size to expect
A 3000×2000 AVIF at quality 75 is typically 250-400 KB. The resulting PNG is usually 3-8 MB — roughly 10-20× larger. AVIF's AV1-based compression is far more efficient than PNG's DEFLATE, especially for photographic content. For flat graphics with limited colors the ratio narrows to 3-6×.
Technical notes: AVIF → PNG
Both AVIF and PNG can be lossless, but when converting from a typical (lossy) AVIF source, the AVIF's encoding artifacts are already baked in — PNG captures the decoded pixels faithfully without adding new loss. AVIF's 10-bit or 12-bit color depth is truncated to 8-bit during Canvas rendering. Wide color gamut tags (Display P3, Rec. 2020) are dropped; the output PNG is interpreted as sRGB. Alpha is preserved end-to-end in both lossy-AVIF and lossless-AVIF sources.
Compatibility and browser support
PNG is universally supported everywhere since 1996 — every modern browser, OS, photo viewer, and design tool. AVIF decoding works in Chrome 85+ (August 2020), Firefox 93+ (October 2021), Safari 16+ (September 2022), and Edge 121+ (January 2024). iOS 15 and older Safari can't decode AVIF.
AVIF vs PNG
| AVIF | PNG | |
|---|---|---|
| File size | Smallest (newer codec) | Larger (lossless) |
| Quality | Lossy or lossless | Lossless |
| Transparency | Yes | Yes |
| Browser / app support | Modern browsers | Universal |
| Best for | Cutting-edge web optimization | Screenshots, logos, graphics with transparency |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quality loss during this step?
None — PNG is lossless. The AVIF's decoded pixels are preserved exactly. Any encoding artifacts already in the lossy AVIF are captured but not amplified.
Will transparency survive?
Yes — AVIF's alpha channel maps directly to PNG's alpha channel. Fully transparent and semi-transparent pixels are preserved.
Why is the PNG so much larger?
AVIF's AV1-based compression is 5-10× more efficient than PNG's DEFLATE on photographic content. PNG has to store every decoded pixel losslessly; AVIF threw away most of the bits before encoding.
Will 10-bit HDR color survive?
No — Canvas converts to 8-bit sRGB. Wide-gamut tags (Display P3, Rec. 2020) are dropped. For HDR preservation, use a desktop tool with explicit color profile handling.
Browser support for AVIF input?
Chrome 85+, Firefox 93+, Safari 16+, Edge 121+. On older Safari (iOS 15 or earlier) the AVIF won't decode.
Any metadata preserved?
No — Canvas-based conversion drops EXIF, ICC profiles, and AVIF metadata. For metadata preservation, use ImageMagick or cavif with metadata flags on desktop.