How to convert AVIF to JPG
AVIF is one of the newest image formats: it is based on the AV1 video codec and compresses even better than WebP. More and more websites serve their photos as AVIF, so saving one from your browser can leave you with a file many programs cannot open.
This converter turns your AVIF into a JPG so you can edit, print or send it without compatibility problems.
Step by step
- Click Select file and choose the .avif image (up to 50 MB).
- Check that Convert to shows JPG.
- Click Convert image to JPG.
- Download the JPG, or for several images use the Workspace and the ZIP download.
What you lose going from AVIF to JPG
AVIF can store transparency, higher colour depth and HDR. JPG is an 8-bit format with no transparency: transparent backgrounds become white and an HDR image becomes a standard one.
If the AVIF is animated, only the first frame is converted.
Size and quality
Do not be surprised if the JPG is considerably larger than the AVIF: AVIF is far more efficient. The conversion uses quality 88 so the image looks practically the same.
Metadata is removed and orientation is applied to the image. The limit is 40 megapixels per image.
For a folder of AVIF downloads, add them all to the Workspace: there is no limit on files per batch and you get the JPGs back in a single ZIP.
JPG or PNG?
Pick JPG for photos you will share, print or attach: it is the most compatible format and reasonably light. Pick PNG if the image is a graphic, has fine text or you need to keep the AVIF's transparency.
Frequently asked questions
- Why can't I open AVIF files?
- It is a recent format and some viewers, editors and older programs do not support it yet. JPG works everywhere.
- Why is the JPG bigger than the AVIF?
- AVIF compresses much better, so a larger JPG at similar visual quality is normal.
- Is transparency kept?
- No, JPG does not support it and it becomes white. Convert the AVIF to PNG if you need it.
- Does it work with animated AVIF?
- The first frame is converted to a still image.
