Convert AVIF to PNG

Convert AVIF images to lossless PNG format. Perfect for preserving maximum quality.

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Supports HEIC, HEIF, WebP, PNG, JPG, AVIF, BMP

Why AVIF to PNG helps in editing workflows

AVIF is efficient for delivery, but PNG is often easier to reuse in design review, editing, annotation, and export-heavy workflows. Most people make this conversion because they want a file that behaves more predictably once the image leaves the browser.

When PNG is the better target than JPG or WebP

Choose PNG when you want a lossless output for further editing, quality-sensitive review, or a pipeline that expects a stable format. PNG is usually the right answer when preserving pixel integrity matters more than keeping the file small.

Why AVIF to PNG often increases file size

PNG is broadly compatible and lossless, but it will often be much larger than the AVIF source. This conversion is worth it when editing, compatibility, or handoff stability matters more than compression efficiency.

Known limitations

Before converting, note these constraints:

Output behavior follows format capabilities (for example transparency support and lossy/lossless rules).
Final file size depends on source image content and selected quality settings.
If compatibility is critical, choose broadly supported targets first (typically JPG).

How to Convert AVIF to PNG

Drag and drop your AVIF files into the box above, or click to browse.

Files are converted to lossless PNG instantly in your browser.

Click Download to save each file, or Download All to get a ZIP.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert AVIF to PNG?

AVIF has limited support in some applications. Converting to PNG gives you a universally compatible, lossless format that works everywhere.

Why is the output file sometimes larger than the original?

The output file becomes larger for three clear reasons: (1) Converting from a lossy format (JPG, WebP) to a lossless format (PNG) preserves every pixel, so file size increases in exchange for zero quality loss. (2) AVIF uses the AV1 codec, which has encoding overhead for small or simple images. AVIF delivers its strongest compression gains on high-resolution photos, with 20–50% better compression than JPEG in benchmark comparisons. (3) If the source is already heavily compressed, re-encoding does not reduce size further. PicShift uses industry-leading WASM encoders (MozJPEG, OxiPNG, libwebp) to produce the smallest possible output at your chosen quality. In compress mode, PicShift automatically keeps the original file when compression increases size. Learn more: https://picshift.app/docs/size-increase-explainer/