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.avif

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AV1 Image File Format

A next-generation image format built on the AV1 codec. Smaller files than WebP with support for transparency, HDR, and animation.

MIME types

  • image/avif

Category

image

What opens this file

  • Chrome / Edge / Firefox / Safari 16.4+
  • Squoosh.app
  • ImageMagick
  • FFmpeg

How to open by OS

Windows

  • Edge, Chrome, Firefox. Paint.NET + AVIF plug-in for editing.

Mac

  • Safari 16.4+ for viewing; Preview on macOS Sonoma+.

Linux

  • Firefox / Chrome; `libavif` for tooling.

Ios

  • iOS 16+ Safari and Photos.

Android

  • Native on Android 12+.

Use it in your browser

  • Convert AVIF → JPG ↗

    Fallback for environments without AVIF support.

    ImageMint — operated by Netwiz LLC (same company as FileHint)

  • Convert AVIF → PNG ↗

    When transparency is needed and compatibility matters.

    ImageMint — operated by Netwiz LLC (same company as FileHint)

  • Convert AVIF → WebP ↗

    Target browsers that support WebP (Safari 14+ and others).

    ImageMint — operated by Netwiz LLC (same company as FileHint)

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Safety notes

  • AVIF is young, so decoder CVEs still appear regularly. Keep OSes and browsers current.

Common mistakes

  • Encoding is slow — lean on CDN on-the-fly conversion rather than generating AVIFs at build time for large catalogs.
  • Safari < 16.4 and older Android cannot display AVIF. Always include a JPEG fallback in <picture>.

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