AVIF is the latest image format with extremely high compression efficiency but limited compatibility. WebP, as a mature modern format, has broader browser support. Converting AVIF to WebP can significantly improve compatibility while maintaining high compression efficiency. This is a practical downgrade strategy, allowing your high-quality images to display normally in more environments.
Format compatibility comparison:
• AVIF: Only supported by the latest browsers (Chrome 85+, Firefox 93+)
• WebP: Widely supported (Chrome 23+, Firefox 65+, Safari 16+)
• Compatibility improvement: From about 30% to over 90%
Converted WebP files can display normally in most modern browsers, greatly expanding the usage scope.
Compression efficiency in AVIF to WebP conversion:
• Still smaller than JPEG
• Smaller than PNG
• Maintains good visual quality
• Moderate increase in file size
Although not as extreme as AVIF, WebP still offers excellent compression, representing the best balance between compatibility and efficiency.
Quality assurance in AVIF to WebP conversion:
• Fully retains transparency information
• Maintains color accuracy
• Preserves detail expressiveness
• Supports high-quality conversion
The conversion process maximizes the retention of AVIF's high-quality characteristics, ensuring visual effects are unaffected.
Usage strategy for AVIF to WebP:
• As a compatibility fallback for AVIF
• For scenarios requiring broad support
• Suitable for progressive image optimization strategies
• Can be provided alongside AVIF for browser auto-selection
This strategy ensures the best user experience in all environments.
Q: Why convert from AVIF to WebP?
A: Mainly to improve compatibility, allowing more users to view images normally.
Q: Will the conversion lose AVIF's advantages?
A: Compression efficiency will decrease somewhat but remains superior to traditional formats.
Q: How to achieve progressive support?
A: Provide both AVIF and WebP, letting browsers auto-select based on support.
Q: When is conversion recommended?
A: When targeting users with diverse browser environments.