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Convert JPG to AVIF

AVIF is the still-image side of the AV1 video codec, and it is the most efficient mainstream image format there is. At matching quality an AVIF is typically around half the size of the same JPG, which cuts bandwidth and speeds up pages that every current browser can display.

Also known as: JPEG to AVIF · JPG to AVIF converter

Files up to 50 MBTypically under a minuteNeed AVIF to JPG instead?

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How to convert JPG to AVIF

  1. Step 1

    Add your JPG file

    Drag your JPG file into the box, or choose it from your device. It can be up to 50 MB.

  2. Step 2

    Choose your settings

    Adjust Quality (85%) and Remove metadata (on), or keep the starting values in brackets, which suit most files. More are under Advanced options.

  3. Step 3

    Press Convert to AVIF

    The work happens on our servers, and you can follow its progress.

  4. Step 4

    Download your AVIF file

    Your upload is already deleted, and the result is deleted after one hour.

Why convert JPG to AVIF?

  • Making a website faster and lighter than WebP or JPG allows
  • Cutting bandwidth costs on an image-heavy site or CDN
  • Meeting a strict performance budget from Lighthouse or PageSpeed
  • Storing a photo library in the smallest mainstream format

JPG vs AVIF

Comparison of JPG and AVIF
PropertyJPGAVIF
Typical sizeBaselineAround 50% smaller
TransparencyNot supportedSupported
Colour depth8-bitUp to 12-bit, HDR
Browser supportUniversalAll current browsers

Frequently asked questions

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Convert AVIF images to JPG for software and sites that cannot open the newer format yet.

Convert PNG images to AVIF to keep transparency while cutting the file size dramatically.

Convert JPG photos to WebP and cut image weight by roughly 30% with little visible difference.

Convert WebP images to AVIF, usually trimming the file size further at the same quality.