Convert TIFF to AVIF Online
Not supported by web browsers for inline display, and files can be extremely large. 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 TIFF to AVIF?
Not supported by web browsers for inline display, and files can be extremely large — 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 TIFF files were created for delivering print-ready images to commercial printing services, but now you need a format suited to different workflows
TIFF vs AVIF — Format Comparison
Tagged Image File Format (.tiff)
AV1 Image File Format (.avif)
How to Convert TIFF to AVIF
Upload your TIFF file
Drag your .tiff file onto the upload area or click to browse. We accept TIFF 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 TIFF 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 TIFF?
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TIFF files are typically 2 MB – 200 MB, 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 TIFF files up to 200 MB. Your files are processed securely and deleted from our servers after conversion.
What's the difference between TIFF and AVIF?
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TIFF (Tagged Image File Format) is best for professional print production, archival imaging, and multi-page scanned documents. AVIF (AV1 Image File Format) is best for next-generation web images with the highest compression efficiency available today. Key tradeoff: TIFF's advantage is supports multiple compression schemes, layers, color spaces (cmyk, lab), multi-page, and 16/32-bit depth — the swiss army knife of image formats, 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 TIFF to AVIF Conversion
Review the output AVIF file to ensure all formatting and content transferred correctly from your TIFF source
If your TIFF 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 TIFF file above and get your AVIF in seconds. Free, fast, and secure.