How to Convert AVIF to PNG

Before you start

Converting an AVIF file to PNG is useful when you need a widely compatible image format for editing, sharing, or printing. PNG can preserve transparency and uses lossless compression, while AVIF often produces smaller files through more efficient compression.

Check whether your AVIF file contains transparency or animation before you begin. Some converters do not preserve transparency, and most do not support animated AVIF files. If you need animation, confirm the tool supports this feature before converting.

Step-by-step instructions

Use an image viewer or converter that supports AVIF input and PNG output. Many desktop image editors and online converters handle this task. The exact menu labels vary by tool, but the general process is the same.

• Open the AVIF file in your image editor or converter.
• Choose Export, Save As, or Convert from the file menu.
• Select PNG as the output format.
• Confirm the pixel dimensions and aspect ratio settings match your original file.
• Enable transparency preservation if the tool provides this option.
• Choose a destination folder and save the file.

Check the output

After conversion, open the PNG file in an image viewer. Verify that the pixel dimensions match the original AVIF file and that transparent areas remain transparent if your original included transparency.

PNG files are typically larger than AVIF files because PNG uses lossless compression while AVIF may use lossy compression. A larger file size does not indicate a failed conversion. Check visual quality rather than file size alone.

Common problems and next steps

If your converter does not open the AVIF file, update the software or try a different tool that lists AVIF support. If transparency disappears, check whether the converter has a transparency option or try another conversion method.

For batch conversion, use a tool that supports processing multiple files at once. Confirm the tool applies the same settings to every file before starting the batch job.