How to Convert AVIF to PNG
AVIF produces beautifully small files, which is exactly why sites serve it — and exactly why you end up with an image your editor, your CMS or your colleague's software refuses to open. Converting to PNG solves that in one step. Drop your files onto the panel above, paste one from the clipboard, or click to browse, and each image is decoded and re-encoded as PNG immediately. Everything happens inside your browser using the same decoder the browser uses to display AVIF on a web page, so there is no upload, no queue and no waiting for a server — large files convert as fast as your own machine can work. Because PNG is lossless, the result is an exact copy of the decoded image with no further quality loss, and transparency is carried across intact rather than being flattened onto a white background the way a JPEG conversion would. Convert as many files as you like at once, then take them individually or download the whole set as a single ZIP. If the originals are larger than you need, set a maximum width and they'll be scaled down with high-quality smoothing during the conversion.
Add your AVIF files
Drag and drop, paste, or click to browse — multiple files at once.
Set options if needed
Optionally cap the width to resize while converting.
Download
Save each PNG, or take the whole batch as one ZIP.
Why Local Conversion Matters
Your photos stay yours
Most online converters upload your image to their server, process it there and hold it for some retention period. For personal photos, client work or anything confidential, that's a copy you no longer control. Here, nothing is transmitted at all.
And it's faster
Server-based tools spend most of their time uploading and downloading, not converting. Doing the work locally removes both round trips, which is why a batch of large files finishes here in seconds.
Common Use Cases
Open in older software
Convert so Photoshop, Word or a legacy CMS can read the image.
Images saved from the web
Modern sites serve AVIF, so downloads often arrive in a format nothing opens.
Keep transparency
PNG retains the alpha channel, unlike a JPEG conversion.
Email attachments
Many email clients still won't preview AVIF; PNG always works.
Print workflows
Print software and RIPs generally expect PNG, TIFF or JPEG.
Design handoff
Send a colleague a file they can open without installing anything.
Batch a folder
Convert dozens of files at once and download them as one ZIP.
Strip location data
Conversion removes EXIF, including GPS coordinates, before you share.
Tips & Best Practices
Expect a larger file
PNG is lossless while AVIF is highly compressed, so the PNG will usually be several times bigger. That's the cost of compatibility.
Use PNG when transparency matters
If the image has transparent areas, PNG keeps them. Converting to JPEG would flatten them onto a solid colour.
Resize before converting
If you only need a smaller image, set a maximum width — it reduces the PNG size far more than anything else.
Keep the AVIF original
For serving on the web, keep the AVIF and use the PNG only where compatibility is required.
Batch rather than one at a time
Drop a whole folder in and download the ZIP; it's much faster than repeating the process.
Check the browser support notice
If a warning appears at the top, your browser can't decode AVIF — update it or use a different one.
Troubleshooting
My file wouldn't convert
Your browser may not decode AVIF. Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari 16 or later all support it — check the notice at the top of the tool.
The PNG is much bigger than the AVIF
That's expected. PNG is lossless and AVIF is aggressively compressed, so a size increase of several times is normal.
The image looks softer after resizing
Any downscale loses detail. Leave the maximum width at zero to keep the original dimensions.
An animated AVIF became one frame
Canvas conversion captures a single frame. Animated sequences need a different format such as animated WebP or GIF.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I convert AVIF to PNG for free?
Drop your AVIF files onto the panel above and each one is converted to PNG instantly. Download them individually or as a ZIP — free, no signup.
Are my images uploaded to a server?
No. Conversion happens entirely in your browser, so your images never leave your device.
Can I convert several files at once?
Yes. Add as many AVIF files as you like and download the whole set as a single ZIP.
Is transparency preserved?
Yes. PNG supports an alpha channel, so transparent areas in the AVIF stay transparent.
Will I lose quality?
No. PNG is lossless, so the result is an exact copy of the decoded AVIF image.
Why is the PNG so much larger?
AVIF uses modern lossy compression while PNG is lossless. A file several times bigger is normal and expected.
Is there a file size limit?
No. Because nothing is uploaded, the only limit is your device's memory.
Is there a daily limit?
No. Convert as many images as you want, as often as you want.
Can I resize while converting?
Yes. Set a maximum width and images wider than that are scaled down with high-quality smoothing.
What is AVIF?
A modern image format based on the AV1 video codec. It compresses far better than JPEG or PNG and supports transparency and HDR.
Why won't my software open AVIF?
It's relatively new, so older applications, email clients and design tools often lack support. PNG works everywhere.
Does it remove EXIF data?
Yes. Canvas-based conversion drops metadata, including any GPS coordinates stored in the original.
Which browsers support AVIF?
Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari 16 or later. A notice appears at the top if yours can't decode it.
Can it convert animated AVIF?
It captures a single frame. Animation needs a format like animated WebP or GIF.
Should I convert to JPG instead?
Only if you don't need transparency and want a smaller file. PNG is the right choice for lossless quality and alpha.
Does it work offline?
Once the page has loaded it runs entirely in your browser, so it keeps working without a connection.
Does it work on phones?
Yes, in any modern browser on Windows, Mac, Android or iPhone with nothing to install.
Is this converter really free?
Completely free, forever — no account, no ads and no premium wall.
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Last updated: August 2026 · FlipMyFormat AVIF to PNG Converter
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