Convert RAW to AVIF Online
Files are huge, proprietary to each camera manufacturer, and must be processed before sharing or printing. Converting to AVIF gives you a key advantage: achieves 50% smaller files than jpeg and 20% smaller than webp at equivalent quality, with hdr and wide color gamut support. AVIF is best for next-generation web images with the highest compression efficiency available today.
Why Convert RAW to AVIF?
Files are huge, proprietary to each camera manufacturer, and must be processed before sharing or printing — converting to AVIF overcomes this by providing achieves 50% smaller files than jpeg and 20% smaller than webp at equivalent quality, with hdr and wide color gamut support
AVIF is the right choice when you need to: serving ultra-compressed hero images on modern websites for fastest load times
Gain broader compatibility — AVIF works with Chrome 85+, Firefox 93+, Safari 16.4+, Edge 85+; limited in older image editors
Your RAW files were created for wedding and event photography where highlight and shadow recovery is critical, but now you need a format suited to different workflows
RAW vs AVIF — Format Comparison
Camera Raw Image (.raw)
AV1 Image File Format (.avif)
How to Convert RAW to AVIF
Upload your RAW file
Drag your .raw file onto the upload area or click to browse. We accept RAW files up to 200 MB.
Choose AVIF as output format
Select .avif (AV1 Image File Format) from the format list. Configure any format-specific settings to match your requirements.
Convert and download
Click Convert and wait for processing. Your AVIF file will be ready to download in seconds. The result is optimized for next-generation web images with the highest compression efficiency available today.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the RAW to AVIF conversion lossless?
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When both formats support lossless data, the conversion preserves all content. 10/12-bit HDR, wide color gamut (BT.2100), alpha transparency, and animation — all in one format.
How large will my AVIF file be compared to the original RAW?
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RAW files are typically 15 MB – 80 MB per image, while AVIF files are typically 5 KB – 8 MB. The actual size depends on content complexity and any quality settings you choose.
What software can open the converted AVIF file?
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AVIF is compatible with: Chrome 85+, Firefox 93+, Safari 16.4+, Edge 85+; limited in older image editors.
What is the maximum file size I can convert?
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PureConverter accepts RAW files up to 200 MB. Your files are processed securely and deleted from our servers after conversion.
What's the difference between RAW and AVIF?
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RAW (Camera Raw Image) is best for professional photography where maximum editing latitude and dynamic range are essential. AVIF (AV1 Image File Format) is best for next-generation web images with the highest compression efficiency available today. Key tradeoff: RAW's advantage is captures the full unprocessed sensor data (12–16 bit), allowing non-destructive exposure, white balance, and color recovery in post, while 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.
Pro Tips for RAW to AVIF Conversion
Review the output AVIF file to ensure all formatting and content transferred correctly from your RAW source
If your RAW file has transparency, make sure AVIF supports it — AVIF supports transparency
AVIF works especially well for: replacing webp where even smaller file sizes are critical for mobile users
Did you know? AVIF is based on the AV1 video codec, which was designed by a consortium specifically to be royalty-free — Netflix, YouTube, and Twitch backed it to avoid paying HEVC license fees.
Ready to Convert?
Upload your RAW file above and get your AVIF in seconds. Free, fast, and secure.