AVIF Support: Next-Generation Image Compression

AVIF Support is Here!

I'm excited to announce that How to Convert now supports AVIF (AV1 Image File Format), the next-generation image format that offers superior compression while maintaining high quality. This means you can now convert your images to AVIF format, significantly reducing file sizes without compromising visual quality.

Why AVIF Matters

AVIF is a modern image format that uses the AV1 video codec to achieve remarkable compression ratios. Here's how it compares to traditional formats:

• Up to 50% smaller than JPEG at the same quality
• Up to 40% smaller than WebP at the same quality
• Supports both lossless and lossy compression
• Supports high dynamic range (HDR) images
• Supports alpha channel transparency

Real-World Examples

Here are some real-world comparisons using typical web images:

• A 57KB JPEG photo can be reduced to ~15KB in AVIF with no visible quality loss
• A 2MB PNG with transparency can be reduced to ~800KB in AVIF
• A 5MB high-resolution image can be reduced to ~2.5MB while maintaining quality

Browser Support

AVIF is supported by all modern browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. For older browsers, you can easily convert back to traditional formats using How to Convert.
The header image of this blog post is an AVIF image!