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GIF to AVIF Converter

Convert GIF images to AVIF right in your browser, one file or a whole batch. For photos, the AVIF is usually a fraction of the size.

  • Free, no sign-up
  • Files never leave your device
  • Batch processing
  • No watermark
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Your files are processed on this device and are never uploaded to a server.

What happens when you convert GIF to AVIF

CompressionLossless → Lossy or lossless
File sizeUsually far smaller: often under a fifth of the size for photos
TransparencyKept
AnimationFirst frame only
MetadataEXIF, GPS location and camera data are not copied to the new file
Opens inChrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari 16+ and Windows 11 with the AV1 extension; most editors and CMSs do not yet

Sizes are typical values; your files will vary with content and settings.

GIF

GIF Graphics Interchange Format

GIF is a 1987 format limited to a 256-colour palette per frame. It survives because it animates everywhere: chat apps, email clients and forums all play GIFs without a video player.

GIF converter
AVIF

AVIF AV1 Image File Format

AVIF stores images with the AV1 video codec. It usually beats WebP on file size, handles HDR and wide colour, and supports transparency. Chrome, Firefox, Edge and Safari 16+ display it.

AVIF converter

How to use the GIF to AVIF Converter

  1. 1

    Click Choose files or drop your GIF images onto the page.

  2. 2

    Adjust the AVIF options if needed. The defaults work well for most images.

  3. 3

    Click Convert, then download each AVIF or all of them as a ZIP.

Why convert GIF to AVIF?

GIFs come from chat apps, meme sites and screen-capture tools, and many of them are animated. The 256-colour palette causes banding in photos, and animated GIFs are far larger than video. Choose AVIF for the smallest web images, after checking that your CMS or upload target accepts it.

GIF to AVIF settings

Use the quality slider to balance size against detail; 80 to 90 percent is a good default for AVIF. Animated GIF files are converted using their first frame. You can also cap the width and height, which resizes large photos in the same step.

Frequently asked questions

Will the AVIF lose quality?

AVIF uses lossy compression, so some fine detail is discarded to make the file smaller. At the default quality setting the difference is very hard to see. Raise the quality slider if you need the result to stay closer to the GIF original.

Is transparency kept when converting GIF to AVIF?

Yes. AVIF supports transparency, so transparent areas in your GIF stay transparent.

Will the AVIF be smaller than the GIF?

Usually much smaller for photos: as a rough guide, the AVIF comes out at around 15% of the GIF's size, depending on the quality setting.

Questions about privacy, file-size limits or conversion speed are answered in the general FAQ.