Convert AVIF to PNG Online
Need an editable, universally supported copy of an AVIF image? Convert it to PNG here — transparency is preserved and the conversion happens entirely on your device.
Last updated: August 2026
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Supports JPG, PNG, WebP and AVIF
AVIF and PNG sit at opposite ends of the format spectrum, and converting between them is a deliberate trade rather than a neutral translation. AVIF is the most aggressively efficient format in common use; PNG stores every pixel exactly and optimises for nothing. Going from one to the other buys you universal software support, transparency that survives, and a file you can edit and re-save freely — at a size that will genuinely surprise you.
Be ready for that size. Because AVIF compresses so hard and PNG not at all, the ratio between them is far wider than the equivalent WebP-to-PNG conversion. A small .avif can easily become a PNG many times its size, and there is nothing wrong when that happens — it is simply the difference between a format built for delivery and one built for fidelity. If the number bothers you, the file you want is probably not a PNG.
The other thing PNG will not do is repair the image. It preserves losslessly whatever the AVIF contained, and a heavily compressed AVIF contains a heavily compressed picture. That still makes PNG the right destination when you need to edit — every save from that point costs nothing, instead of stacking another lossy pass each time. Just do not expect the conversion itself to sharpen anything.
How to convert AVIF to PNG
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Add the .avif file
Drop it into the box above. Your browser decodes AVIF natively, so nothing is uploaded — and this works even when your desktop software cannot open the file at all.
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Choose PNG as the output
The quality slider disables itself, since PNG is lossless. Any transparency in the AVIF is carried straight through.
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Download the PNG
It opens in every editor and platform, with the alpha channel intact and pixels identical to the decoded AVIF.
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Check the size before you keep it
The PNG will be substantially larger than the AVIF. If you only needed a viewable copy rather than an editable one, JPG is a much smaller destination.
Pro tip: Decide whether you need to view the image or work on it, because the answer changes the format. If someone sent you an .avif and you just want to see it or forward it, Convert AVIF to JPG gives you a small file that opens anywhere. PNG is the right answer only when the image is going into an editor and will be saved repeatedly — that is where losslessness pays for the file size. Choosing PNG by default for every AVIF you receive fills a drive quickly for no benefit.
Troubleshooting: If your browser cannot preview the .avif, it does not support AVIF decoding and the conversion cannot run — a current browser resolves it. If the PNG is enormous, that is the expected outcome of moving from the most compressed format to the least; use JPG or WebP if size matters more than editability. If the image looks soft, the source AVIF was compressed hard and PNG has preserved that faithfully — no conversion recovers discarded detail.
For a smaller, viewable copy instead, Convert AVIF to JPG. To keep a modern format with wider support than AVIF, Convert AVIF to WebP — a much smaller result than PNG while still preserving transparency. The same conversion from the other web format is Convert WebP to PNG. To make AVIF files rather than open them, Convert Image to AVIF, or use the full Convert Image tool.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert AVIF to PNG?
Add the .avif file above, choose PNG as the output format, and download. The quality slider switches off because PNG is lossless, and transparency is preserved automatically. The conversion runs in your browser without uploading anything.
Does AVIF to PNG conversion keep transparency?
Yes. Both formats support an alpha channel, so transparent areas come through exactly as they were. That makes PNG the right choice over JPG whenever the AVIF you are converting has a transparent background.
Why is my PNG so much bigger than the AVIF?
Because AVIF is the most efficiently compressed mainstream format and PNG is entirely lossless. The gap between them is wider than for any other common pair, so a large multiple is normal rather than a sign that something went wrong.
Should I convert AVIF to PNG or JPG?
PNG when the image has transparency to preserve, or when it is going into an editor where it will be saved repeatedly. JPG when you simply need a viewable, shareable copy — it is far smaller and opens equally widely. Choose by what you plan to do with the file.
Are my images uploaded when I convert AVIF to PNG?
No. Both the decode and the re-encode happen inside your browser on your own device — nothing is uploaded, stored, or logged at any point.
Looking for the full-featured version? Open the main Convert Image tool.
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