How to convert AVIF to PNG or AVIF to JPG?

In this post, we will show you how to convert AVIF to PNG or AVIF to JPG for free on a Windows 11/10 PC. AVIF stands for AV1 Image File format. It has gained popularity as a ‘modern and efficient’ alternative to store images or image sequences compressed with AV1 video codec in the HEIF container format. AVIF is considered a next-generation image file format due to its high compression efficiency and support for advanced features such as wide color gamut (with HDR support), responsive web design, and mobile optimization.

AVIF is relatively newer and may not be supported by all platforms, applications, or devices. If you have an AVIF file that’s not opening on your Windows 11/10 PC, you may convert it to another compatible image format, such as PNG or JPG.

How to convert AVIF to PNG or AVIF to JPG?

To convert AVIF to PNG or AVIF to JPG, you can use various image conversion tools available online or through desktop software. Here are some of the free tools you can use to convert your AVIF files to PNG or JPG:

Convertio
CloudConvert
GIMP

Let us have a detailed look at them.

1] Use Convertio to convert AVIF to PNG or AVIF to JPG

Convertio is a web-based file conversion tool that supports conversions between more than 300 different file formats, including image files. It offers free and subscription-based plans to its users. The free plan supports up to 100 MB file size (each), 10 file conversions per 24 hours, and 2 concurrently launched conversions.

Convertio deletes uploaded files immediately and converted files within 24 hours from its servers. You can also visit the My Files section to manually delete the files. Here’s how to use Convertio to convert AVIF to PNG or AVIF to JPG:

Visit Convertio in your default browser and click on the Convert dropdown on top. Select Image Converter to open Convertio’s Online Image Converter.

Click on the Choose File button to browse and upload the source AVIF file. You can also upload the file from your Dropbox or Google Drive account, or via drag and drop.

Once the file is uploaded, click on the ‘to‘ dropdown and select PNG or JPG as the target format. Click on the Convert button to begin the conversion.

Convertio will take a while to process the image and show a Download button once the conversion is complete. Click on this button to download the converted file on your system.

2] Use CloudConvert to convert AVIF to PNG or AVIF to JPG

CloudConvert is a similar online file conversion platform that hosts an array of file conversion tools, such as audio converter, video converter, image converter, etc. It lets you perform up to 25 conversions per day (including 5 parallel conversions) for free, where single file uploads are (technically) limited to 5GB.

CloudConvert keeps the files only for processing and deletes them from its servers immediately afterward. Here’s how to use this tool to convert an AVIF file to PNG or JPG format:

Visit CloudConvert in your browser window and select Tools > Image Converter. CloudConvert’s Image Converter will show up. Click on the Select File button to browse and select the AVIF file from your system. If you’ve kept the file on Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive, click on the down arrow icon on the Select File button and choose the desired option. You can also upload the file using the File URL.

Once the file is uploaded, click on the Convert to dropdown and select JPG or PNG as the target file format. A Settings button will appear next to the output format. Click on this button to adjust the resolution, quality, and size of the output image file. Once you’re done, click on the Convert button.

CloudConvert will quickly convert the file and show a preview of the output image. Click on the Download button in the bottom-right corner of the preview window to download the converted image on your Windows 11/10 PC.

3] Use GIMP to convert AVIF to PNG or AVIF to JPG

GIMP is a graphics editor software and a desktop-based alternative to online image conversion tools. It natively supports AVIF image format, which means you can import and export AVIF files in GIMP just like any other supported format.

GIMP is open-source and free to use. You may use it to perform as many file conversions as you want in a day, without any file size restrictions. Here’s how to use GIMP to convert AVIF files to PNG or JPG format:

Download GIMP and Install it on your Windows 11/10 PC. Launch GIMP and select Open from the File menu. Browse and select the AVIF image from your system. It will open in GIMP. Again, click on the File menu and select the Export As option.

In the Export Image dialogue box, select the destination folder to save the output image and click on the Select File Type (By Extension) option at the bottom. Select JPEG image or PNG image from the list that shows up. Click on the Export button.

Adjust the quality and other parameters for the output image (if required) and click on the Export button.

I hope you find this useful.

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Is AVIF better than PNG?

The answer depends upon the requirements of your use case and the specific characteristics of your image. When it comes to compression, AVIF is usually more effective for photographic images, whereas PNG is the better choice for images that require transparency and lossless compression.

Why PNG is better than JPEG?

PNG ‘may be’ better than the JPEG format depending on the specific requirements of the image. JPEG is often favored for its smaller file sizes and widespread compatibility. If the image requires lossless compression, transparency, or crisp details, PNG is a preferred option.