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PNG to AVIF converter

Shrink your PNGs without the quality hit. Convert PNG to modern AVIF right here in your browser — much smaller files, transparency preserved.

Your files never leave this device

.png · up to 10 at once · 50 MB each

Convert your images

Drag & drop your PNG images

Accepts .png · up to 10 files, 50 MB each

How to convert PNG to AVIF

Four steps, a few seconds, zero uploads.

1

Add your PNG files

Drag images onto the box above, or click Browse to pick them from your device.

2

Set the quality

Pick an AVIF quality level — higher keeps more detail, lower makes smaller files. The default suits most images.

3

We convert locally

Latch encodes each PNG to AVIF with the AV1 codec, right in your browser — instantly and offline.

4

Download your AVIFs

Save them one at a time, or grab everything at once in a single zip. That's it.

Why convert PNG to AVIF?

PNG is lossless and universal, but that comes at a cost: the files are large, which slows down web pages and eats storage. AVIF uses the modern AV1 codec to pack the same image into a fraction of the size — often 50–90% smaller — while staying visually indistinguishable at sensible quality settings. For website images, app assets, or anything you're shipping at scale, that's a big win for load times and Core Web Vitals.

Crucially, AVIF keeps the alpha channel, so PNGs with transparency convert without losing their transparent areas — something JPG can't do. That makes it a true drop-in replacement for most PNGs on the web.

The one trade-off is reach: very old browsers and some legacy apps don't open AVIF yet. If you need a file that opens literally everywhere, keep the original — or go the other way with AVIF to PNG.

Frequently asked

How much smaller is AVIF than PNG?

AVIF files are typically 50–90% smaller than PNG at visually similar quality, thanks to the modern AV1 codec. Savings are largest on photographic or complex images; simple graphics with few colours see smaller gains.

Does PNG to AVIF keep transparency?

Yes. AVIF supports a full alpha channel, so any transparency in your PNG is preserved in the AVIF output — you get the smaller file without losing transparent areas.

Is AVIF lossless or lossy?

This tool encodes lossy AVIF, which gives the biggest size savings. Raise the quality slider for near-lossless results. Because it re-encodes the image, very fine detail may change slightly at low quality — increase quality if you need an exact match.

Where can I use AVIF files?

All current browsers — Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari 16 and later — display AVIF, and it's widely supported across the web. Some older apps, devices, or operating systems may not open it yet, so keep a copy of the original if you need broad compatibility.

Are my images uploaded anywhere?

No. Every PNG is encoded to AVIF by your own browser. Nothing is sent to a server — in fact, the tool keeps working even with your Wi-Fi switched off.

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