Convert AVIF to PNG Online
Encoding is extremely slow (up to 10x slower than WebP) and browser support, while growing, is still not 100%. Converting to PNG gives you a key advantage: lossless compression with full alpha-channel transparency — every pixel is preserved exactly. PNG is best for screenshots, logos, ui elements, and any image requiring transparency or pixel-perfect accuracy.
Why Convert AVIF to PNG?
Encoding is extremely slow (up to 10x slower than WebP) and browser support, while growing, is still not 100% — converting to PNG overcomes this by providing lossless compression with full alpha-channel transparency — every pixel is preserved exactly
PNG is the right choice when you need to: exporting app and website screenshots with crisp text and interface elements
Gain broader compatibility — PNG works with Universal — all browsers, image editors, operating systems, and web platforms
Your AVIF files were created for storing hdr photography with wide color gamut for professional workflows, but now you need a format suited to different workflows
AVIF vs PNG — Format Comparison
AV1 Image File Format (.avif)
Portable Network Graphics (.png)
How to Convert AVIF to PNG
Upload your AVIF file
Drag your .avif file onto the upload area or click to browse. We accept AVIF files up to 50 MB.
Choose PNG as output format
Select .png (Portable Network Graphics) from the format list. PNG uses lossless compression, so your output quality matches the source.
Convert and download
Click Convert and wait for processing. Your PNG file will be ready to download in seconds. The result is optimized for screenshots, logos, ui elements, and any image requiring transparency or pixel-perfect accuracy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the AVIF to PNG conversion lossless?
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When both formats support lossless data, the conversion preserves all content. Lossless with up to 48-bit true color and 16-bit alpha channel; no generation loss on re-save.
How large will my PNG file be compared to the original AVIF?
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AVIF files are typically 5 KB – 8 MB, while PNG files are typically 10 KB – 25 MB. The actual size depends on content complexity and any quality settings you choose.
What software can open the converted PNG file?
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PNG is compatible with: Universal — all browsers, image editors, operating systems, and web platforms.
What is the maximum file size I can convert?
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PureConverter accepts AVIF files up to 50 MB. Your files are processed securely and deleted from our servers after conversion.
What's the difference between AVIF and PNG?
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AVIF (AV1 Image File Format) is best for next-generation web images with the highest compression efficiency available today. PNG (Portable Network Graphics) is best for screenshots, logos, ui elements, and any image requiring transparency or pixel-perfect accuracy. Key tradeoff: AVIF's advantage is achieves 50% smaller files than jpeg and 20% smaller than webp at equivalent quality, with hdr and wide color gamut support, while PNG's advantage is lossless compression with full alpha-channel transparency — every pixel is preserved exactly.
Pro Tips for AVIF to PNG Conversion
PNG preserves full quality, so your output file will be as good as the AVIF source — no need to worry about compression artifacts
If your AVIF file has transparency, make sure PNG supports it — PNG supports transparency
PNG works especially well for: saving digital art and illustrations where every pixel must be preserved
Did you know? PNG was created in 1995 specifically to replace GIF after Unisys began enforcing its LZW patent — the name originally stood for "PNG's Not GIF."
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Upload your AVIF file above and get your PNG in seconds. Free, fast, and secure.