AVIF to PNG Converter
An AVIF picture will not open in the editor you use, or you need a file that you can edit and save again without adding new compression. PNG is lossless and keeps see-through areas, so it is a safe working copy. This page turns AVIF into PNG on your own device, without sending the file anywhere.
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How to convert AVIF to PNG
- Add your AVIF files by dropping them, clicking the drop zone or pasting.
- The output format is already set to PNG. Adjust quality or size if you need to.
- Press Convert and compare the original and new size for each file.
- Download each file or all of them as a ZIP.
When to convert, and when not to
- You want to edit the picture in a program that does not read AVIF.
- The AVIF has transparent areas that must stay transparent.
- You are creating a working copy that will be saved many times.
- Do not convert if the goal is a small web image. PNG files from photographs are usually much larger than the AVIF they came from, so keep AVIF or choose WebP for publishing.
What changes
- Transparency is kept, including soft edges.
- PNG does not compress by throwing detail away, so nothing more is lost during this step. Detail that AVIF already removed does not come back.
- The file will usually be larger, sometimes by a lot, especially for photographs. Compare the sizes shown for your own files.
- An animated AVIF becomes one still PNG.
- Metadata from the original is not copied into the new file.
PNG as a safe working copy
Lossless means the encoder keeps every pixel it is given. If you open the PNG, change something and save it again, you are not stacking up another round of lossy compression the way you would with JPG. That is why PNG is a popular middle step between a compressed download and a final export.
The starting point still matters. The AVIF was already compressed, so the PNG holds that compressed picture exactly, not the original camera image. Think of it as freezing the picture as it is today.
If the picture will only ever be viewed or shared, a lossless copy is rarely needed. PNG earns its place when the next step is editing, such as retouching, adding text or combining it with other layers in an application that does not read AVIF.
Why the PNG can be so much bigger
AVIF is built to make photographs small, and PNG is built to keep every value. For smooth photographic content that difference shows up as a larger file. Flat graphics, screenshots with big plain areas and simple logos behave better and may stay modest in size.
Because the result depends on the picture, we do not quote a typical saving or growth. Convert one of your own images and read the original and new sizes in the list. If the PNG is far bigger than you need, resize it with the percent or max size option before converting.
Screenshots, charts and flat illustrations tend to suit PNG well. Photographs are the awkward case, so decide by looking at the sizes the converter reports rather than by assuming.
Keeping transparent areas
Logos, stickers and cut-out product shots often use transparency. PNG stores it as a full alpha channel, so the soft edge around a shape stays smooth when you place the picture on any background.
You do not need to choose a background colour for this conversion. The background control only appears for formats that cannot hold transparency.
Privacy: your files stay on your device
- The tool decodes, resizes and encodes your pictures with your browser. The files are never sent to a server.
- To check it yourself: open the browser developer tools (F12), open the Network tab, convert a file, and look for any request that carries your image. You will see none.
Frequently asked questions
Does PNG make my AVIF image sharper?
No. It stores the picture exactly as the AVIF decodes. Lost detail is not restored.
Why is my PNG bigger than the AVIF?
PNG is lossless and AVIF is designed for small photos. Resize the image or keep AVIF if size matters.
Is transparency kept?
Yes. Transparent pixels stay transparent in the PNG.
My browser says the AVIF cannot be read. What now?
Your browser must be able to decode AVIF. Try a current Chrome, Edge or Firefox.
Does the quality slider affect PNG?
No. PNG is lossless, so the slider is hidden for this format.
When is PNG the wrong choice?
When you want a small file to publish. Keep AVIF or choose WebP for that, and use PNG for editing.