How is a PNG image converted to AVIF?

The conversion runs on PicPerf's image processing service: your PNG is decoded — including its transparency — and re-encoded as AVIF using high-quality compression settings. The file is processed for the conversion only and never stored.

Does AVIF preserve PNG transparency?

Yes. AVIF supports alpha transparency, so transparent areas of your PNG are preserved in the AVIF output.

How much smaller is AVIF than PNG?

For photographic content, AVIF is often 60–90% smaller than PNG at a similar quality, and it typically beats WebP too. Flat graphics with few colors see smaller gains — PNG's lossless compression is already efficient there.

Will converting PNG to AVIF reduce quality?

This tool encodes at high quality settings, so photos look essentially identical to the original. AVIF can also encode losslessly if you need zero data loss, but for web delivery the high-quality lossy result at a fraction of the size is usually the right trade.

Should I use AVIF instead of PNG on my website?

For images served to modern browsers, yes — AVIF delivers the same visuals at a much smaller size. Every current browser supports it, and for older browsers you can serve a WebP or PNG fallback, which image CDNs like PicPerf handle automatically.

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PNG photos are heavy, and even PNG graphics pay a size penalty on the web. AVIF encodes the same visuals — including transparency — at a fraction of the size. Convert a PNG to AVIF to make images load dramatically faster in modern browsers.

How to Convert PNG to AVIF

Add an image. Drop an image file into the converter box, or flip the toggle and paste an image URL.
Convert. Click the convert button. The image is converted to AVIF in a moment.
Download. Save the converted AVIF file to your device.

Frequently Asked Questions

How is a PNG image converted to AVIF?
The conversion runs on PicPerf's image processing service: your PNG is decoded — including its transparency — and re-encoded as AVIF using high-quality compression settings. The file is processed for the conversion only and never stored.
Does AVIF preserve PNG transparency?
Yes. AVIF supports alpha transparency, so transparent areas of your PNG are preserved in the AVIF output.
How much smaller is AVIF than PNG?
For photographic content, AVIF is often 60–90% smaller than PNG at a similar quality, and it typically beats WebP too. Flat graphics with few colors see smaller gains — PNG's lossless compression is already efficient there.
Will converting PNG to AVIF reduce quality?
This tool encodes at high quality settings, so photos look essentially identical to the original. AVIF can also encode losslessly if you need zero data loss, but for web delivery the high-quality lossy result at a fraction of the size is usually the right trade.
Should I use AVIF instead of PNG on my website?
For images served to modern browsers, yes — AVIF delivers the same visuals at a much smaller size. Every current browser supports it, and for older browsers you can serve a WebP or PNG fallback, which image CDNs like PicPerf handle automatically.