Convert GIF to AVIF
Turn your GIF image into a AVIF right in your browser — instant and free, with no watermark or sign-up.
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PNG · JPG · WebP · AVIF · GIF · BMP · SVG — converted on your device
How to convert GIF to AVIF
- Open your GIF — drag it onto the tool, choose a file, or paste from your clipboard.
- It's set to output AVIF — the target format is already selected for you.
- Check the preview — the converted AVIF appears instantly, with its new file size.
- Download — save your AVIF file, ready to use.
Why convert to AVIF?
AVIF is the newest format — even smaller than WebP, great for fast-loading web images Converting from GIF to AVIF is a one-click job here, and it happens entirely on your device.
GIF vs AVIF: what changes
| GIF | AVIF | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Raster (pixels) | Raster (pixels) |
| Compression | 256-colour palette | Lossy or lossless |
| Transparency | Yes | Yes |
| Animation | Yes | Yes |
GIF is an old raster format limited to a 256-colour palette with only on/off (1-bit) transparency. Its one real advantage is short looping animation; for still images it is larger and lower-fidelity than PNG.
AVIF is the newest mainstream raster format, built on the AV1 video codec. It does lossy and lossless compression with transparency and HDR, and is typically about 20% smaller than WebP — roughly half the size of an equivalent JPEG.
Transparency is preserved, since both GIF and AVIF support an alpha channel. AVIF is typically about 20% smaller than WebP and roughly half the size of an equivalent JPEG.
When to convert GIF to AVIF
Converting GIF to AVIF gives the smallest, highest-fidelity still version of a GIF graphic, escaping the palette limit with state-of-the-art compression.
Good to know: Only the first frame is converted, and AVIF's slower encode plus newer support mean a PNG or WebP may be a safer choice for broad reach.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I convert GIF to AVIF?
Drop your GIF image above — the output is already set to AVIF. The conversion runs in your browser and the preview is the exact file you'll download.
Is converting GIF to AVIF free?
Yes — completely free, with no watermark and no sign-up. There's no limit on how many images you convert.
Will I lose quality converting GIF to AVIF?
Converting to PNG or SVG is lossless. Converting to JPG, WebP, or AVIF re-encodes the image — at high quality it looks identical while the file gets smaller; you can set the quality.
Where is my image processed?
The conversion happens in your browser, so your image is processed on your own device. How any data associated with the tool is handled is described in our privacy policy.
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