An image saved from a website as AVIF
You saved an image from a website, and the file ends in .avif. Your image editor, office program or an upload form does not accept it. Converting AVIF to JPG gives you a copy that you can use where JPG is required.
iPhone photos in HEIC format and images saved as .webp files have their own pages: HEIC to JPG and WebP to JPG.
Transparency and animation in AVIF files
| AVIF | JPG | |
|---|---|---|
| Transparent areas | Can be stored | Not supported, filled with white |
| Animation | Possible, with several frames | One still image of the first frame |
If a logo, icon or cut-out product image has a transparent background, that background becomes white in the JPG.
Choosing the JPG quality for an AVIF image
- Keep "Optimize images" on when file size matters. Pixcon then compresses the JPG more strongly, which usually gives a smaller file.
- Turn "Optimize images" off when you plan to edit or print the image. Change the switch before you select files, because Pixcon reads the settings when the files are added.
- Choose "Resize" when the image is larger than you need, and enter a width, a height or both, up to 4096 px.
Questions about saving AVIF images as JPG
What happens to a transparent background when I convert AVIF to JPG?
It turns white. Pixcon cannot store transparent pixels in a JPG, so for an AVIF that must stay transparent, convert AVIF to PNG instead.
Can I convert an animated AVIF to JPG?
Yes, as a single JPG made from the first frame. The JPG does not move, and the other frames of the AVIF are not saved.
How do I keep the highest quality when converting AVIF to JPG?
Turn off "Optimize images" before you select the file. Pixcon then saves the JPG at its highest quality setting. The JPG still uses lossy compression, so keep the AVIF file if you need the original.
How can I open an AVIF file that my program does not accept?
Convert it to JPG on this page and open the JPG instead, without installing anything. If the AVIF has a transparent background, convert AVIF to PNG so that the background stays transparent.