Why convert PNG to AVIF?

PNG files can be very large due to lossless compression. AVIF offers dramatically better compression, reducing file sizes by 50-80% compared to PNG while maintaining excellent visual quality.

AVIF vs PNG

While PNG preserves every pixel perfectly, AVIF uses perceptual compression that eliminates details invisible to the human eye. For most use cases, the visual quality is indistinguishable while the file size reduction is dramatic.

Browser support note

AVIF encoding requires Chrome or Edge. If you need broad compatibility, consider converting to WebP instead, which also offers good compression with wider browser support.

FAQ

Is the conversion secure?

Absolutely. Your images are converted directly in your browser and are never sent to any server.

Is transparency preserved in AVIF?

AVIF supports transparency. If your PNG has transparent areas, they will be preserved in the AVIF output (when supported by the browser).

How much smaller will the file be?

AVIF files are typically 50-80% smaller than PNG files, making it one of the most efficient modern image formats.