About the AVIF to JPG tool
AVIF is the newest image format on the web, but plenty of tools still can't open it. Convert AVIF to JPG instantly in any modern browser.
Decoding and re-encoding both happen in your browser. The file is never uploaded, so there is no transfer wait on a large image.
How to use it
- Add your AVIF files.
- Set the JPG quality.
- Download the results.
AVIF is the newest format, and that is the problem
AVIF, built on the AV1 video codec, compresses better than both JPG and WebP — often 50% smaller than JPG at similar quality.
Browser support is now broad, but software support lags badly. Older image editors, many upload forms and a lot of desktop applications still cannot open an AVIF at all, which is why this conversion exists.
What the numbers look like
Converting AVIF to JPG will always increase file size, frequently doubling it or more. You are trading the newest compression for the oldest compatibility.
If the destination does accept AVIF, keep it. There is no quality argument for converting — only a compatibility one.
Common mistakes
- Converting when the target actually supports AVIF, which needlessly inflates the file.
- Expecting transparency to survive. JPG has no alpha channel; convert to PNG if you need it.
- Setting quality to 100, which bloats the file without recovering anything.
Questions people ask
Why can't my software open AVIF?
It is a recent format and most desktop applications have been slow to add support, even though browsers handle it well.
Is AVIF better than WebP?
Generally yes on compression, particularly at low file sizes. WebP still has wider software support.
Does converting lose quality?
Yes, slightly — both formats are lossy, so re-encoding costs a little detail.