Convert AVIF to PNG Online Free

Convert AVIF images to PNG for lossless quality, transparency preservation, and broad software compatibility. Your files stay private on your device.

Quick Answer

To convert AVIF to PNG, drop your file into the converter. ChangeThisFile decodes the AVIF in your browser and creates a lossless PNG preserving transparency and detail. The conversion happens locally - your files are never uploaded anywhere.

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Convert AVIF to PNG

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AVIF vs PNG: Format Comparison

Key differences between the two formats

FeatureAVIFPNG
CompressionAV1-based lossy/losslessLossless
TransparencyYesYes (full alpha)
File sizeVery smallLarger (lossless)
HDR10/12-bit HDRUp to 16-bit per channel
AnimationYesNo (use APNG)
Software supportLimited (newer apps)Universal
Best forWeb deliveryEditing, archiving, graphics

When to Convert

Common scenarios where this conversion is useful

Opening in image editing software

Photoshop, GIMP, and many editors don't natively open AVIF files. Converting to PNG gives you a universally editable file format with no quality loss from the conversion itself.

Preserving transparency for compositing

When your AVIF has transparent areas, PNG preserves them perfectly. Useful for overlay graphics, composites, and layered design work.

Creating print-ready files

PNG's lossless compression and universal support make it suitable for print workflows where AVIF isn't accepted. No additional compression artifacts are introduced.

Archiving for future use

While AVIF is efficient for storage, it's a newer format. Converting important images to PNG ensures they remain accessible as software evolves.

How to Convert AVIF to PNG

  1. 1

    Select your AVIF file

    Drag and drop your AVIF image into the converter area, or click browse to select from your device.

  2. 2

    Instant local conversion

    Your browser decodes the AVIF and generates a lossless PNG. All processing happens on your device.

  3. 3

    Download the PNG

    Save the converted PNG file. Transparency from the original AVIF is fully preserved.

Frequently Asked Questions

No. If the AVIF was saved with lossy compression, that quality is permanently lost and cannot be recovered by converting to PNG. The PNG will be a lossless copy of whatever the AVIF contains.

Yes, significantly. AVIF is extremely efficient, so a 200KB AVIF photo might become 2-5MB as a PNG. This is the trade-off for lossless, universally compatible storage.

The conversion step itself is lossless - every pixel decoded from the AVIF is preserved exactly in the PNG. However, if the source AVIF used lossy compression, that original loss is not recoverable.

Chrome 85+, Firefox 93+, and Safari 16.4+ can decode AVIF natively. For older browsers, ChangeThisFile includes a WebAssembly fallback decoder.

Yes. Both AVIF and PNG support full alpha channel transparency. All transparent areas are preserved exactly during conversion.

Choose PNG when you need transparency, lossless quality for editing, or crisp rendering of text and graphics. Choose JPG when you want smaller file sizes and don't need transparency.

Yes. The converter works in any modern mobile browser. Open this page on your phone or tablet and convert AVIF files directly.

No server-imposed limit since everything runs in your browser. The practical limit depends on your device's memory. Most devices handle files up to 50-100MB without issues.

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