Convert APNG to AVIF

Free APNG to AVIF converter. Keeps transparency. No signup, and your files are deleted after 1 hour.

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Maximum file size: 100 MB per file

How to convert APNG to AVIF

Quick answer: To convert APNG to AVIF: upload your APNG file, choose AVIF as the output format, click Convert and download the result. It takes a few seconds, needs no account, and your files are deleted from the server after 1 hour.

Upload your APNG file by clicking the upload area, dragging it in, or pasting an image URL.
Select AVIF as the output format.
Click Convert and wait a few seconds.
Download your AVIF file, or download several files at once as a ZIP.

What changes when you convert APNG to AVIF

Both formats support transparency, so see-through areas stay transparent.
AVIF stores a single image, so an animated APNG keeps only its first frame.
Neither format throws away detail in this conversion, so the pixels are preserved.
Photos usually get smaller when saved as AVIF.

APNG vs AVIF at a glance

Comparison of APNG and AVIF
Feature	APNG	AVIF
Full name	APNG (Animated PNG)	AVIF (AV1 Image File Format)
Introduced	2004	2019
Compression	Lossless	Lossy or lossless
Transparency	Yes	Yes
Animation	Yes	No
Best for	Full-color animations with smooth transparency	The smallest possible web images at high quality
Compatibility	Supported by all current browsers; ordinary PNG viewers show only the first frame.	Supported by current Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Edge; older software cannot open it.

When to choose AVIF instead of APNG

Choose AVIF for the smallest possible web images at high quality. Its main limit: older software cannot open it and it is slow to create.

Stay with APNG if you need full-color animations with smooth transparency.

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APNG to AVIF FAQ

How do I convert APNG to AVIF?

Upload your APNG file, select AVIF as the output format and click Convert. When it finishes, download the AVIF file. No software or account is needed, and your files are deleted after 1 hour.

Does converting APNG to AVIF reduce quality?

No. Both formats keep the full pixel data, so the converted image looks identical.

Is transparency kept when converting APNG to AVIF?

Yes. Both APNG and AVIF support transparency, so see-through areas are preserved.

Can I convert an animated APNG to AVIF?

AVIF holds a single image, so only the first frame of an animated APNG is saved.

Will the AVIF file be smaller than the APNG?

For photos, usually yes. AVIF compresses images more efficiently than APNG.

Where can I open a AVIF file?

Supported by current Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Edge; older software cannot open it.

Is it free and safe to convert APNG to AVIF here?

Yes. It is free for up to 20 files per day and 100 MB per file, with no sign-up. Files are processed on our server, never shared, and deleted automatically after 1 hour.

Last updated: October 3, 2026