How do I convert AVIF to GIF?

Upload your AVIF file above. It is converted to GIF automatically (change the output format or quality in the Settings tab if you need to), then click Download. There is nothing to install.

Does converting AVIF to GIF lose quality?

GIF is limited to 256 colours per frame, so photos lose colour detail; graphics with few colours convert cleanly.

Will the GIF keep the transparent background?

Partly. GIF keeps transparency as on or off per pixel, so soft edges and shadows become hard-edged.

AVIF compresses still images with the AV1 video codec. It usually produces smaller files than JPG and WebP at the same visual quality and supports HDR and transparency.

Is the AVIF to GIF converter free?

Yes. Convert, preview and download a single result without creating an account. Premium adds batch conversion (many files into one ZIP) and larger uploads.

Convert AVIF to GIF — GIFs for Chat, Email and Web

Convert AVIF to GIF online for a simple GIF for chat, email and the web. No software to install. Preview one free or batch-convert with Premium.

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Why convert AVIF to GIF?

GIF is supported far more widely than AVIF, so the file is easier to open, share and upload.
GIF is made for short animations, stickers and flat-colour graphics.

What to expect when converting AVIF to GIF

GIF transparency is on or off per pixel, so soft edges and shadows become hard-edged.
GIF shows at most 256 colours per frame, so photos and gradients are dithered and may show banding.

AVIF vs GIF

Feature	AVIF	GIF
Full name	AV1 Image File Format	Graphics Interchange Format
Origin	Released by the Alliance for Open Media in 2019	Introduced by CompuServe in 1987
Compression	Lossy or lossless	Lossless, but limited to 256 colours
Transparency	Yes — smooth, partial transparency	On/off only (one transparent colour)
Animation	Yes	Yes
Colour	8, 10 or 12 bits per channel, including HDR	Up to 256 colours per frame
Where it opens	Current Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari 16+; fewer editing apps	All browsers, email apps and messaging apps
Best for	the smallest high-quality images for websites and apps	short animations, stickers and flat-colour graphics
Main drawback	it is slow to create and many editing apps and older devices can’t open it	only 256 colours and on/off transparency

In short: choose AVIF for the smallest high-quality images for websites and apps; choose GIF for short animations, stickers and flat-colour graphics.

AVIF to GIF: when a GIF is the only accepted format

This trades one of the most capable image formats for one of the most limited, so do it only when a destination accepts GIF and nothing else, such as an old forum, a legacy newsletter tool or a platform whose uploader predates AVIF. AVIF can carry high bit depth and wide color; the GIF gets a palette of 256 colors chosen to suit the picture.

Photographic AVIF images turn grainy because the missing colors are approximated with dithering, and gradients like skies can band. Transparency survives only as on or off, so soft cut-out edges become hard. The GIF will also be far larger than the AVIF, and shrinking the dimensions with the image resizer before converting keeps it manageable.

If the destination takes PNG or JPG, use AVIF to PNG for graphics with transparency or AVIF to JPG for photos; both look better than a GIF. To make an animated GIF from stills, arrange the frames in the GIF maker, which takes AVIF frames directly.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert AVIF to GIF?: Upload your AVIF file above. It is converted to GIF automatically (change the output format or quality in the Settings tab if you need to), then click Download. There is nothing to install.
Does converting AVIF to GIF lose quality?: GIF is limited to 256 colours per frame, so photos lose colour detail; graphics with few colours convert cleanly.
Will the GIF keep the transparent background?: Partly. GIF keeps transparency as on or off per pixel, so soft edges and shadows become hard-edged.
AVIF or GIF: which should I use?: Use AVIF for the smallest high-quality images for websites and apps. Use GIF for short animations, stickers and flat-colour graphics. Keep in mind the main drawback of GIF: only 256 colours and on/off transparency.
What is a AVIF file?: AVIF compresses still images with the AV1 video codec. It usually produces smaller files than JPG and WebP at the same visual quality and supports HDR and transparency.
Is the AVIF to GIF converter free?: Yes. Convert, preview and download a single result without creating an account. Premium adds batch conversion (many files into one ZIP) and larger uploads.

What you can do with AVIF to GIF

Review the main capabilities before you begin.

Convert AVIF files to GIF online
Keep animation when the source is an animated GIF or WebP
Switch to any other output format in Settings
Batch-convert many AVIF files into one ZIP
Preview the result before you download

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Settings reference

Available controls for AVIF to GIF.

Settings

Output formatDropdown: Chooses the file type you download. The page opens on its own output format; switch to any other format before converting.Options: JPGPNGWebPAVIFGIFTIFFBMPICOPDF
QualitySliderRange: 20–100 · Default: 90: For JPG, WebP, AVIF and image-to-PDF output: higher keeps more detail but makes a bigger file; 60–80 suits most photos. Documents (Publisher, XPS, EPS…) become PDFs with every page and sharp text, with no quality setting.
Lossless modeOn / Off: For WebP and AVIF output: keeps every pixel exactly (best for logos, graphics and transparency) at the cost of a larger file.
Background fillColor picker: For JPG, BMP and image-to-PDF output, which can’t store transparency: the colour that fills transparent areas (white by default).