Convert AVIF to PNG — Open in Every Image Editor, No Plugin Needed
Chrome saves screenshots as AVIF. Google Photos exports in AVIF. Web crawlers collect AVIF from modern sites. The problem: Photoshop (without plugin), GIMP 2.10 and earlier, most image editors, and any tool older than 2021 can't open AVIF. Converting to PNG gives you a fully compatible, lossless image that opens in every tool ever made.
AVIF vs PNG — Format Comparison
| Feature | AVIF (input) | PNG (output) |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | AV1 Image File Format | Portable Network Graphics |
| Type | Raster, lossy + lossless (AV1-based) | Raster, lossless |
| Compression | Lossy: ~50% smaller than JPG | Lossless (deflate) |
| Transparency | Supported | Full alpha channel (8-bit) |
| Browser support | Limited (Chrome 85+, Firefox 93+) | Universal |
| File size (typical) | Very small | Medium–large (lossless) |
| Best for | Next-gen web images | Graphics, logos, transparency, universal use |
| Convertlo output quality | Decoded at full AVIF quality | Lossless PNG — no quality degradation |
AVIF Compatibility Problem: When No App Opens Your Image
AVIF (AV1 Image File Format) is the most efficient image format currently in widespread use — a 200 KB AVIF photo might be equivalent to a 2 MB JPEG. Google, Netflix, and major CDNs adopted it quickly. Chrome 85+ (released August 2020) began saving screenshots as AVIF. Google Photos started exporting in AVIF. Next.js, Nuxt, and modern web frameworks serve AVIF by default. AVIF is everywhere — but most desktop software can't open it.
Photoshop requires a third-party plugin to open AVIF. GIMP's AVIF support on Windows is unreliable. Paint.NET needs a plugin. Any Photoshop version before CS6 has no plugin option at all. PNG, on the other hand, opens in literally everything — Windows Paint from 1993, the original Photoshop from 1990, GIMP, Figma, Canva, Sketch, InDesign, Word, and every print shop workflow ever built. Converting to PNG gives you a lossless, pixel-perfect image that is universally editable.
- 🛠️ Opens in every image editor — Photoshop, GIMP, Paint.NET, even very old versions
- 🌐 Works in every browser including IE11 —
<img>tags with PNG work everywhere - 🎯 Lossless output — no further quality degradation from the AVIF source
- 🎨 Design tool ready — Figma, Sketch, and Canva import PNG natively without plugins
- 🖨️ Print shops accept PNG universally — professional print workflows expect PNG or TIFF
How to Convert AVIF to PNG
Click "Convert Now" — the image tab with AVIF → PNG will be pre-selected.
Drag and drop your .avif file or click to browse. Batch mode converts multiple files at once.
Canvas API decodes and converts your AVIF locally — nothing is uploaded anywhere.
Your lossless PNG downloads immediately — opens in any image editor, no plugins required.
Every Situation Where AVIF to PNG Saves the Day
Photoshop Editing
Photoshop needs a plugin to open AVIF. Skip the plugin hunt — convert to PNG and open instantly.
Google Photos Exports
Google Photos now exports AVIF by default. Convert to PNG before editing or sending to anyone.
Chrome Screenshots
Chrome 85+ saves screenshots as AVIF. Convert to PNG to paste into Word, email, or Slack.
Design Tools
Figma, Sketch, and Canva all import PNG without plugins. AVIF requires workarounds in most tools.
Print & Professional Use
Print shops, photographers, and production workflows universally accept PNG. AVIF is not yet supported.
100% Private
Files never leave your browser. Canvas API handles everything locally — zero server involvement.
Frequently Asked Questions
<picture><source srcset="image.avif" type="image/avif"><img src="image.png"></picture>. Browsers that support AVIF use the source; all others fall back to the PNG. This gives you the best of both worlds — tiny files for modern browsers and universal compatibility for everything else.