AVIF (AV1 Image File Format) is based on AV1 video encoding technology, offering the highest compression efficiency currently available. Saves 50%+ space compared to JPEG, and is 20-30% smaller than WebP. This tool uses the browser's experimental API for encoding, please ensure you're using the latest browser version. Supports 10-bit color depth, HDR, wide color gamut, and other professional features.
AVIF encoding support (experimental):
• Chrome 92+: Requires enabling experimental features
• Firefox 93+: Partial support
• Safari: Currently no encoding support
Tip: Even if a browser can display AVIF, it may not support encoding. This tool will detect support and notify. Recommend using the latest version of Chrome/Edge.
Quality vs speed trade-off
AVIF encoding characteristics:
• Speed: 5-10 times slower than JPEG/WebP
• Quality: Smallest file size at equivalent visual quality
• CRF value: 0-63, lower means higher quality
• Recommendation: CRF 20-35 is suitable for most uses
Due to local processing, large images may take longer, please be patient. The browser may display "page not responding", this is normal.
HDR and wide color gamut support
Professional features of AVIF:
• 10/12-bit color depth: smoother color transitions
• HDR support: preserves high dynamic range information
• Wide color gamut: Display P3, Rec.2020
• Color profile: automatically retains original color space
Note: These advanced features require the source image to support them; converting from a regular JPEG won't add color information.
Local processing limitations
Due to the high complexity of AVIF encoding:
• Large images (>4000px) may fail
• Test with small images on mobile devices
• Batch processing may cause out of memory
• Some browsers may crash
• Test parameters with small images first
• Save the original image in case conversion fails
These are browser technology limitations, not tool issues.
Q: When to use AVIF instead of WebP?
A: When targeting users with new browsers and extreme file size importance.
Q: Why is conversion so slow?
A: AVIF uses complex video encoding technology, which is computationally intensive.
Q: How to speed up conversion?
A: Reduce resolution, use higher CRF values, avoid batch processing.
Q: Does it support transparency?
A: Yes, automatically preserves alpha channel from PNG/WebP.
Q: What if it fails?
A: Try a smaller image or use another format.