Interface graphics, product cutouts and illustrations often sit on a website as heavy PNG files. This PNG to AVIF converter shrinks them while keeping transparent backgrounds, directly in your browser.
Convert PNG to AVIF
Add your PNG files, check the settings and download them as AVIF. Batch conversion, no sign-up and no watermark.
Where AVIF beats PNG
PNG is lossless, which keeps edges exact but makes files large, especially for screenshots and artwork with gradients. AVIF can store the same kind of image with lossy or lossless compression, supports transparency, and is frequently far smaller. That makes it attractive for hero images, product graphics and illustrations on fast sites.
Convert PNG to AVIF
- Add PNG files with drag and drop or “Choose files”.
- Select AVIF under “Convert to”.
- Set “Quality”. Try 70 to 80 for graphics with text and 60 to 75 for photographic artwork.
- Use “Max width (optional)” to export at display size, then download.
Browser requirement
AVIF output works in Chrome and Edge. In other browsers it works only if the site server supports AVIF. If nothing happens, switch to Chrome or Edge. Also check that your audience uses browsers that display AVIF.
| Feature | PNG | AVIF |
|---|---|---|
| File size | Large | Often much smaller |
| Quality | Lossless | Lossy or lossless |
| Transparency | Supported | Supported |
| Animation | Not supported | Possible |
| Compatibility | Almost everything | Modern browsers |
| Best for | Editing and archives | Efficient web delivery |
Check the result
- Zoom into text and thin lines to confirm they stay sharp.
- Preview transparent images on light and dark backgrounds.
- Compare file size with the PNG and with a WebP version.
- Keep the PNG as your editing master.
Troubleshooting
Text looks smeared
Raise “Quality” or try PNG to WebP, which handles sharp edges predictably.
The conversion fails
Use a browser with AVIF encoding support, such as Chrome or Edge.
A platform rejects AVIF
Use the original PNG there.
Private
Your PNG is converted in your browser and not uploaded. Free, no account, no watermark.
Does PNG to AVIF keep transparency?
Yes. AVIF supports transparent backgrounds.
How much smaller is AVIF?
It depends on the image, but savings are often large for photos and illustrations.
Which browsers can create AVIF here?
Chrome and Edge. Others need server support.
Is AVIF safe for logos?
Use a higher quality value and inspect edges. Keep a PNG fallback if needed.
Is it free?
Yes, with no sign-up and no watermark.
Related converters
See JPG to AVIF, AVIF to PNG, PNG to WebP and the main image converter.