What is an AVIF file?
| File extension | .avif |
|---|---|
| Category | Image file formats |
| Developed by | AOMedia (Alliance for Open Media) |
| Mime type | image/avif |
Format description
The AV1 Image File Format (AVIF) is a new format which promises better compression and smaller file sizes than JPEG, PNG, WebP, and all other current image formats on the web. Based on the generic HEIF image format, AVIF supports alpha transparency, HDR, lossy and lossless compression. AVIF is already being used by Netflix and Microsoft.Which browsers support AVIF and since when?
In 2024, all major browsers can render AVIF images. Support in Google Chrome and Chromium-based browsers (like Microsoft Edge, Brave, and Opera) has landed in late August 2020. Firefox can display AVIF images from version 93, released in October 2021. Apple's Safari can finally recognize and show AVIF images starting with iOS 16, released in September 2022.Common questions about AVIF conversions
How to open an AVIF file?
If you don't know how to view an AVIF file, you can convert it to another format you already recognize. You can use MConverter for the conversion.
Can I convert AVIF files in bulk?
Yes, MConverter supports batch converting of multiple AVIF files at once. You can even drag and drop folders containing AVIFs.
Pasting AVIF files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Pasting AVIF files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Can I convert an AVIF file, if its size is 10 GB?
Yes, with MConverter Max you can convert big AVIFs, up to 10 gigabytes each.
The free version lets you convert files up to 100 MB. If you need to convert AVIF files over 100 megabytes, try MConverter Max. If your files aren’t over 1 GB, then you can use MConverter Plus instead, as it’s cheaper.
The free version lets you convert files up to 100 MB. If you need to convert AVIF files over 100 megabytes, try MConverter Max. If your files aren’t over 1 GB, then you can use MConverter Plus instead, as it’s cheaper.
Is converting AVIFs safe with MConverter?
For cloud-based conversions, MConverter encrypts your AVIF files using the latest technologies, such as TLS 1.3 and HSTS. They are transmitted securely to our cloud service provider’s EU-based data center, which holds internationally recognized ISO 27001 and SOC 2 certifications. There, each conversion is processed in a separate, isolated environment. This technique further reduces the risk of a malicious file impacting other conversions.
Four hours after the conversion is complete, your files are automatically deleted from MConverter’s systems. You can also permanently delete your AVIFs and other converted files immediately after finishing the conversion with the trash icon.
When converting on-device, your files never leave your device. MConverter processes them locally. Note: on-device conversions are not yet available for some hardware-intensive formats.
For both cloud and on-device conversions, your files are never scanned or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
Join thousands who have trusted MConverter to process over 18,026,828 files so far.
Four hours after the conversion is complete, your files are automatically deleted from MConverter’s systems. You can also permanently delete your AVIFs and other converted files immediately after finishing the conversion with the trash icon.
When converting on-device, your files never leave your device. MConverter processes them locally. Note: on-device conversions are not yet available for some hardware-intensive formats.
For both cloud and on-device conversions, your files are never scanned or shared with third parties for marketing purposes.
Join thousands who have trusted MConverter to process over 18,026,828 files so far.
How long does it take to convert AVIF?
For most images, the wait should be less than a minute. If they are animated, it may take a little longer. However, MConverter also supports converting larger images, meaning that it could take a while (up to over an hour, for example).
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