AVIF to PNG Online Converter
Convert AVIF images to PNG format losslessly. Uses wasm-vips for accurate AVIF decoding, supports batch conversion, and everything stays local.
Drop AVIF images here
or click to select files, supports multiple selection
Why Use Our AVIF to PNG Converter
WASM-Powered Decoding
Uses wasm-vips, a WebAssembly port of the Vips library, to decode AVIF files accurately in your browser. No server uploads needed, no compatibility worries.
Lossless PNG Output
PNG preserves every pixel from the decoded AVIF without recompression artifacts. Perfect for archiving, editing, or further processing of your images.
Batch Processing
Select multiple AVIF files at once for batch conversion. Each image is processed independently, and you can download them all at once with one click.
Privacy Protection
All conversion happens locally in your browser. AVIF images are never uploaded to any server. Your files remain on your device at all times.
How to Convert AVIF to PNG Online Free
Upload Your AVIF Files
Click the upload area or drag AVIF images into the browser. The tool accepts .avif files with the image/avif MIME type. Select multiple files at once for batch conversion. When you drop your files, you will see thumbnails showing a preview of each AVIF image with its file name and dimensions. All processing stays in your browser — your files never leave your device.
Convert with wasm-vips
Click the "Convert to PNG" button to start. The tool loads the WebAssembly-based vips library (usually takes a moment on first use) and decodes each AVIF image into raw pixel data. The output is written as a lossless PNG file. Unlike Canvas-based tools, this approach correctly handles all AVIF features including HDR metadata, wide color gamut, and alpha transparency. Progress indicators show when each file has finished converting.
Download Your PNGs
Each converted PNG displays a preview with its file size. Download images individually with the per-file button, or click "Download All PNG" to trigger staggered downloads for every converted file — browsers handle them one by one automatically. If you want to convert more, click "Convert More Images" to start a new batch. The whole workflow is fast, local, and private.
AVIF to PNG Tips
Why Convert AVIF to PNG?
AVIF is a newer format with excellent compression, but not all software and platforms support it yet. Converting to PNG guarantees compatibility — virtually every image viewer, editor, and web browser opens PNG by default. PNG is also the preferred format for editing workflows where you need lossless pixel data to pass between tools. For sharing on social media or embedding in documents that reject AVIF uploads, PNG is the reliable fallback.
PNG File Sizes vs AVIF
Expect your PNG files to be significantly larger than the AVIF originals. AVIF achieves 50%+ better compression than JPEG for similar quality, while PNG stores every pixel losslessly. A 500 KB AVIF photo might become 3–5 MB as PNG. This is normal and expected. Keep AVIF originals for storage and use PNG only when you need universal compatibility or lossless editing capability.
When to Use AVIF vs PNG
For the best of both worlds, keep AVIF as your primary storage format (small files, excellent quality) and convert to PNG on demand when you need broad compatibility. AVIF is ideal for web delivery and archiving. PNG is best for: sending to clients or collaborators who may not support AVIF, importing into graphic design software, editing in tools that don't decode AVIF, or printing where lossless data matters.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I convert AVIF images to PNG without losing quality?
Yes. PNG is a lossless format, so the pixel data is preserved exactly. However, note that AVIF itself uses lossy compression internally during encoding. The conversion from decoded AVIF to PNG is lossless — what you see in the AVIF is what you get in the PNG, with no additional degradation.
Why can't this conversion use Canvas like other tools?
Most browsers cannot decode AVIF images via Canvas. AVIF is a relatively new format that requires dedicated decoding libraries. Our tool uses wasm-vips, a WebAssembly port of the Vips image processing library, to decode AVIF in-browser. This ensures broad compatibility and accurate decoding without uploading your files to a server.
Will my AVIF file transparency be preserved in PNG?
Yes. AVIF supports alpha transparency, and PNG also supports it. When you convert an AVIF image with transparent areas to PNG, the transparency is fully preserved. This is a key advantage over formats like JPG which cannot handle transparency at all.
Is there a file size limit for AVIF to PNG conversion?
There is no hard file size limit, but because conversion happens locally in your browser using WebAssembly, very large images may take longer to process and consume more memory. For typical web images under 20 MB, conversion is fast. Files are never uploaded — everything stays on your device.