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AVIF to WebP Converter — Free & Instant

AVIF is the newest image format — technically superior to WebP with even better compression — but it still has incomplete support across browsers, operating systems, and design tools. WebP, by contrast, is supported everywhere modern. Converting AVIF to WebP gives you near-identical quality at a slightly larger file size, but with essentially universal compatibility across all platforms.

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By ImgToolkit Team · Updated May 2026 · 2 min read · Processed in your browser
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Quick Answer

AVIF is the newest image format — technically superior to WebP with even better compression — but it still has incomplete support across browsers, operating systems, and design tools. WebP, by contrast, is supported everywhere modern.

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Step-by-Step Guide

5 steps · takes under 1 minute

1

Check browser AVIF support

AVIF is supported in Chrome 85+, Firefox 93+, and Safari 16+. If your browser can display the AVIF file, the converter can process it. On older browsers, you may need to update first.

2

Open the Format Converter

Go to the Convert from JPG tool — it handles AVIF, WebP, PNG, and JPG as input formats in supported browsers.

3

Upload your AVIF file

Drag and drop the .avif file. The browser's built-in AVIF decoder reads the file for processing.

4

Select WebP as output

Choose WebP output. The conversion preserves colour accuracy and transparency if present in the AVIF source.

5

Download and verify compatibility

Download the WebP file and test it in your target environment. WebP is supported by Chrome, Firefox, Safari 14+, Edge, and all major image tools.

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Pro tip

Always keep your original file before converting. Lossy formats like JPG discard data permanently — you can't restore quality that was compressed away.

WebP vs JPG vs PNG — Real File Sizes

Same 1080×1080px photo at equivalent visual quality

FormatQualityFile SizeNotes
PNG (lossless) Perfect 4.2 MB No compression loss
JPG (85% quality) Excellent 310 KB Best compatibility
WebP (85% quality)BEST Excellent 205 KB −34% vs JPG · Best for web

Based on a 1080×1080px photo. Results vary by image content and complexity.

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Frequently Asked Questions

4 questions answered

What is AVIF and why is it better than WebP?

AVIF (AV1 Image File Format) is based on the AV1 video codec and offers 20–50% better compression than WebP at equivalent quality. It also supports HDR colour, wide colour gamut, and film grain synthesis. However, it was only widely adopted in 2021–2022, so older software, OS-level viewers, and some CDNs don't support it yet.

When should I convert AVIF to WebP instead of keeping AVIF?

Convert to WebP when: you need to support Safari versions below 16, the AVIF file needs to open in design tools (Figma, Sketch, older Photoshop), you're uploading to a CMS or platform that doesn't accept AVIF, or you need to send the image via email or messaging apps.

Does converting AVIF to WebP lose quality?

There is some quality degradation because both AVIF and WebP are lossy formats. However, converting a high-quality AVIF (e.g. 85%+ equivalent) to WebP at 85% quality produces a result that is visually identical for practical purposes. The conversion is not lossless, but the visible difference is negligible.

Can I convert AVIF to PNG instead for lossless output?

Yes — converting AVIF to PNG gives you a lossless output at the cost of a much larger file. PNG is fully lossless so no quality is lost. Use PNG if you need pixel-perfect output for editing or print; use WebP if file size and web delivery are the priority.

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