Convert GIF to AVIF

GIF is an older format limited to 256 colors, still popular for simple graphics and icons. Converting to AVIF is a size decision: AVIF reaches a comparable picture in a smaller file, which is why modern sites serve it. Worth knowing before you start: AVIF is lossy, so the conversion trades some detail for a smaller file. Keep the GIF original if you may need to edit it again. The conversion runs entirely in your browser: there is no upload, no file size limit and no watermark on the result.

Drop your GIF files below and download AVIF in seconds. Free, unlimited and completely private: the conversion runs inside your browser, so your files never leave your device and are never uploaded to a server.

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Why convert GIF to AVIF?

GIF dates back to 1987 and is limited to a 256 color palette, which shows in photos but is fine for flat graphics. It remains everywhere thanks to animation support and universal compatibility. For still images, PNG or WebP almost always produce better quality at a smaller size.

AVIF is based on the AV1 video codec and reaches even smaller files than WebP at the same visual quality. All modern browsers can display it, but many image editors and older tools cannot open it yet, which is the main reason people convert AVIF to an older format.

GIF vs AVIF at a glance

GIFAVIF
Full nameGraphics Interchange FormatAV1 Image File Format
CompressionLossless, 256 colorsLossy or lossless
TransparencyYesYes
Best forSimple animations, icons and flat graphicsNext generation web images

What changes when you convert GIF to AVIF

What happens
Image qualityReduced, by however much you choose. AVIF is lossy; the quality control above sets the trade. Keep the GIF original if you may need to edit it again.
TransparencyKept. AVIF stores an alpha channel, so cut-out backgrounds and soft edges survive.
EXIF and GPSRemoved. The conversion goes through a pixel buffer, so camera data and location are not carried into the AVIF file.
Colour profileNot carried across. The image is handled in sRGB, which is right for the web and wrong for colour-managed print work.
AnimationNot preserved. An animated GIF produces a single still frame.
File sizeSmaller in almost every case, which is the reason for the conversion. How much smaller depends on the picture, so no figure is quoted here.

How to convert GIF to AVIF

  1. Drop one or more GIF files into the box above, or click to browse.
  2. ImageConvert converts each file to AVIF right on your device.
  3. Download a single file, or grab everything at once as a zip.

Frequently asked questions

What is a GIF file?

GIF is an older format limited to 256 colors, still popular for simple graphics and icons.

What is an AVIF file?

AVIF is a next generation format with excellent compression, increasingly used on modern websites.

Is it free to convert GIF to AVIF?

Yes. There are no limits, no watermarks and no account needed. Convert as many GIF files as you like.

Are my files private?

Completely. Your GIF files never leave your browser and are never uploaded to a server, so your images stay on your device.

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