What will I receive?
PNG to AVIF
The AVIF result is a static 8-bit image with adjustable quality and compatible transparency. Check that the receiving application supports AVIF; a smaller file is not guaranteed.
Convert PNG to AVIF online
Prepare PNG screenshots or graphics as AVIF, checking how the output handles transparency.
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Select PNG files
From your phone, computer, or drag them here. PNG · 50.0 MB per file · up to 5
The listed formats are accepted. Each file's structure is validated before conversion.
Conversion limits
What limits apply?
Up to 5 files, 50 MB each. Encrypted files, animations and unsafe content are not accepted. Structural validation may reject a conversion.
Input and output expire automatically after the period shown in the converter. Download your result before then.
Practical guide
Prepare a PNG as AVIF for a compatible destination
AVIF can be a compact output for modern browsers and applications. Conversion provides quality control and retains compatible transparency, but edges, size and actual destination support must all be checked.
Start with a supported destination
Convert when the target site, application or system explicitly accepts AVIF. Keep PNG for editing and as an interoperable source; a format change adds neither resolution nor missing detail.
Inspect alpha and fine edges
Compatible transparency is retained, but the quality setting can affect colours, gradients and translucent boundaries. Check logos, small text and shadows on light and dark backgrounds before replacing a published asset.
Find a measured balance
Choose a quality that preserves the required appearance and compare the actual size: AVIF does not guarantee that every PNG becomes smaller. For a web alternative with a different support profile, compare the same source through PNG to WEBP.
Retain the PNG and verify the output
The result is normalized to 8-bit output and input metadata is removed. Returning through AVIF to PNG may help editing, but it cannot recover metadata or detail lost in AVIF encoding.
Frequently asked questions
Does AVIF retain PNG transparency?
Yes, when the alpha channel is compatible. Inspect translucent edges because the chosen quality can influence their appearance.
Will AVIF always be smaller than PNG?
No. It depends on the image and selected quality. Compare real file size and appearance before replacing a PNG in production.
Are PNG metadata and bit depth preserved?
No. The result is normalized to an 8-bit output and metadata is removed. Keep the source PNG whenever those properties matter.