How to convert GIF to AVIF?
You can convert GIF to AVIF with MConverter in three easy steps:
- Choose GIF files from your deviceAt the top of this page, drag and drop your GIFs.
You can also click to select GIF files using your operating system's file picker.
Another method is to press the keyboard shortcut Ctrl+V (⌘+V on Mac) to paste a GIF file you have copied to clipboard.
Converting a folder with GIF files to AVIF is also supported: simply paste or drag and drop it. - Click or tap on AVIF from the list of target formatsAlternatively, you can use the search field to quickly find the format you need, whether it's AVIF or something else.
- Download your AVIF files, after MConverter has finished processing themThere's an option to automatically download the converted AVIF files, so you don't have to press the download icon for each AVIF.
On desktop platforms, you can download the AVIF files to a different folder by clicking on SAVE TO...
You may see a share icon as well. Use it to directly share the AVIFs with other apps.
About the formats
| File extension | .gif |
|---|---|
| Category | Image file formats |
| Developed by | CompuServe |
| Mime type | image/gif |
Format description
GIF is a widely used image format which supports displaying animations. Its name is synonymous with short, silent, looping videos. However, due to limitations in the design of the GIF format, the animations cannot be very long or have lots of colors, without the file size becoming extremely large.Optimize GIF Size
To make GIFs smaller in size without reducing quality, you can convert it to a newer, more efficient image format like WebP – which also supports looping animations. Alternatively, you can convert the GIF to a video.Animated GIF Maker
MConverter lets you create GIF animations from videos. The resolution and frame rate of the original video will be kept, so you can make smooth 60fps GIFs. For greater compatibility, the maximum duration of the created GIF animation is 2 minutes.| 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 converting GIF to AVIF
How to create an AVIF animation from GIF?
MConverter lets you create animated AVIF files from video or GIF. High resolution and frame rate will be preserved in the output file. For now, the duration of the produced AVIF animation can be up to 5 minutes. The animation will automatically loop indefinitely.
Can I convert GIF to AVIF in bulk?
Yes, MConverter supports batch converting of multiple GIFs to AVIFs simultaneously. You can even drag and drop folders containing GIFs to convert to AVIF.
Pasting GIF files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Pasting GIF files and folders copied in the clipboard also works: use Ctrl+V.
Can I convert a GIF file to AVIF, if its size is 2 GB?
Yes, with MConverter Pro you can convert big GIFs, up to 2 gigabytes each.
The free version lets you convert files up to 100 MB. If you need to convert GIF files over 100 megabytes, try MConverter Pro. 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 GIF files over 100 megabytes, try MConverter Pro. If your files aren’t over 1 GB, then you can use MConverter Plus instead, as it’s cheaper.
Is converting GIFs to AVIF safe with MConverter?
Yes, we encrypt your connection using industry standards. Plus, your GIF files are only accessible by you. 4 hours after the conversion completes, they are automatically deleted from MConverter’s servers. You can also delete your GIFs and other converted files immediately after finishing the conversion by clicking the bin icon.
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How long does it take to convert GIF to 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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