How do I convert PNG to AVIF with transparency?

Select or drag and drop your PNG image onto the upload area, adjust the quality slider if needed, click 'Convert to AVIF', then download your converted AVIF image. Transparency is preserved automatically.

Does AVIF support transparency like PNG?

Yes, AVIF fully supports alpha transparency, similar to PNG. When converting from PNG to AVIF, the transparency information is preserved, allowing for transparent backgrounds or partially transparent elements.

Is AVIF better than PNG for graphics and logos?

For graphics with limited colors or text, PNG might still be preferred for lossless quality. However, AVIF can achieve significantly smaller file sizes while maintaining excellent quality for most graphics, especially complex ones with many colors or photographic elements.

What quality setting should I use for PNG to AVIF conversion?

For graphics with sharp edges or text that need to remain crisp, use higher quality settings (90–100). For other images, a setting around 80–90 typically provides a good balance between quality and file size reduction.

What are the advantages of AVIF over PNG?

AVIF provides far better compression than PNG while still supporting transparency and high color depth. Converted files are often a fraction of the PNG size, resulting in faster web pages and lower bandwidth usage.

How secure is the conversion process?

Extremely secure. All conversions happen directly in your browser, so your files never leave your device or get uploaded to any servers.

Convert PNG to AVIF in your browser

Dramatically smaller files with full transparency preserved. All conversion happens in your browser — no uploads, no signup, no rate limits.

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Drag and drop your PNG file here, or click to select

All processing happens in your browser - no files are uploaded to any server.

Quick start

Step 1
Select your PNG file
Click the upload area or drag and drop a PNG file. The file is read directly in your browser.
Step 2
Choose an AVIF quality
Use the quality slider to set the AVIF quality factor. 80–90 works well for most images; 90+ for crisp graphics and text.
Step 3
Convert and download
Click convert. The PNG is re-encoded as AVIF in your browser with transparency preserved. Download the result once complete.

Why convert PNG to AVIF?

PNG is lossless and supports transparency, but its files are large. AVIF supports a full alpha channel too, while compressing far more efficiently — converted files are often a fraction of the PNG size. That makes AVIF a strong choice for transparent graphics, UI assets, and photographic PNGs you want to deliver fast on the web.

For graphics with sharp edges or text that must stay crisp, use a higher quality setting (90–100). For other images, 80–90 usually provides a good balance between quality and file size. If you need to go back to PNG for an editing tool, use AVIF to PNG.

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Reverse direction

AVIF to PNG Converter →

Convert AVIF back to lossless PNG with transparency intact for editing tools and wide compatibility.

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JPG to AVIF Converter →

Convert JPG to AVIF for up to 50% smaller files at equivalent visual quality.

Quick start

Select your PNG file

Choose an AVIF quality

Convert and download