Convert GIF to AVIF
Free GIF to AVIF converter. Keeps transparency. No signup, and your files are deleted after 1 hour.
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How to convert GIF to AVIF
Quick answer: To convert GIF to AVIF: upload your GIF 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 GIF 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 GIF to AVIF
- Both formats support transparency, so see-through areas stay transparent.
- AVIF stores a single image, so an animated GIF 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.
GIF vs AVIF at a glance
| Feature | GIF | AVIF |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | GIF (Graphics Interchange Format) | AVIF (AV1 Image File Format) |
| Introduced | 1987 | 2019 |
| Compression | Lossless | Lossy or lossless |
| Transparency | Yes | Yes |
| Animation | Yes | No |
| Best for | Short looping animations, memes and very simple graphics | The smallest possible web images at high quality |
| Compatibility | Opens in every browser, phone, computer and app. | Supported by current Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Edge; older software cannot open it. |
When to choose AVIF instead of GIF
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 GIF if you need short looping animations, memes and very simple graphics.
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GIF to AVIF FAQ
How do I convert GIF to AVIF?
Upload your GIF 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 GIF to AVIF reduce quality?
No. Both formats keep the full pixel data, so the converted image looks identical.
Is transparency kept when converting GIF to AVIF?
Yes. Both GIF and AVIF support transparency, so see-through areas are preserved.
Can I convert an animated GIF to AVIF?
AVIF holds a single image, so only the first frame of an animated GIF is saved.
Will the AVIF file be smaller than the GIF?
For photos, usually yes. AVIF compresses images more efficiently than GIF.
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 GIF 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.
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