How do I convert HEIF to AVIF?

Upload your HEIF file above. It is converted to AVIF 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 HEIF to AVIF lose quality?

AVIF is lossy by default, so some fine detail is discarded to make the file smaller. Raise the quality or switch on lossless in Settings for a closer copy.

HEIF or AVIF: which should I use?

Use HEIF for storing high-quality photos in less space on phones and cameras. Use AVIF for the smallest high-quality images for websites and apps. Keep in mind the main drawback of AVIF: it is slow to create and many editing apps and older devices can't open it.

Wat is een HEIF-bestand?

HEIF is the open standard behind HEIC. Samsung phones and several Canon, Sony and Fujifilm cameras can save HEIF photos, which are compact but not yet widely accepted.

Is the HEIF to AVIF 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.

Voorbeeld van het resultaat van ‘HEIF naar AVIF’

Convert HEIF to AVIF — Smallest High-Quality Images

Convert HEIF to AVIF online for very small, high-quality web images. No software to install. Preview one free or batch-convert with Premium.

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Why convert HEIF to AVIF?

AVIF is supported far more widely than HEIF, so the file is easier to open, share and upload.
AVIF is made for the smallest high-quality images for websites and apps.

What to expect when converting HEIF to AVIF

AVIF uses lossy compression by default; raise the quality or switch on lossless in Settings for a closer copy.
Detail met een hoog dynamisch bereik en breed kleurbereik wordt omgezet naar standaard 8-bits kleur.

HEIF vs. AVIF

Functie	HEIF	AVIF
Volledige naam	High Efficiency Image File Format	AV1 Image File Format
Herkomst	Developed by MPEG and finalised in 2015 (ISO/IEC 23008-12)	Released by the Alliance for Open Media in 2019
Compressie	Met verlies (meestal HEVC)	Met of zonder verlies
Transparantie	Rarely used in camera photos	Yes — smooth, partial transparency
Animatie	Nee	Ja
Kleur	8 of 10 bits per kanaal, breed kleurbereik	8, 10 or 12 bits per channel, including HDR
Waar het opent	Recent phones and cameras; many PCs, apps and websites need extra software	Current Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari 16+; fewer editing apps
Beste voor	storing high-quality photos in less space on phones and cameras	the smallest high-quality images for websites and apps
Belangrijkste nadeel	veel computers, apps en websites kunnen het niet openen	het is traag om te maken en veel bewerkingsapps en oudere apparaten kunnen het niet openen

In short: choose HEIF for storing high-quality photos in less space on phones and cameras; choose AVIF for the smallest high-quality images for websites and apps.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert HEIF to AVIF?: Upload your HEIF file above. It is converted to AVIF 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 HEIF to AVIF lose quality?: AVIF is lossy by default, so some fine detail is discarded to make the file smaller. Raise the quality or switch on lossless in Settings for a closer copy.
HEIF or AVIF: which should I use?: Use HEIF for storing high-quality photos in less space on phones and cameras. Use AVIF for the smallest high-quality images for websites and apps. Keep in mind the main drawback of AVIF: it is slow to create and many editing apps and older devices can't open it.
Wat is een HEIF-bestand?: HEIF is the open standard behind HEIC. Samsung phones and several Canon, Sony and Fujifilm cameras can save HEIF photos, which are compact but not yet widely accepted.
Is the HEIF to AVIF 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.

Wat u kunt doen met HEIF naar AVIF

Bekijk de belangrijkste mogelijkheden voordat u begint.

Convert HEIF files to AVIF online
Choose AVIF quality or switch to lossless
Switch to any other output format in Settings
Batch-convert many HEIF files into one ZIP
Preview the result before you download

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Referentie instellingen

Beschikbare besturingselementen voor HEIF naar AVIF.

Instellingen

UitvoerformaatDropdownmenu: Chooses the file type you download. The page opens on its own output format; switch to any other format before converting.Opties: JPGPNGWebPAVIFGIFTIFFBMPICOPDF
KwaliteitSchuifregelaarBereik: 20–100 · Standaard: 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-modusAan / Uit: For WebP and AVIF output: keeps every pixel exactly (best for logos, graphics and transparency) at the cost of a larger file.
AchtergrondvullingKleurkiezer: Voor JPG-, BMP- en afbeelding-naar-PDF-uitvoer, die geen transparantie kunnen opslaan: de kleur waarmee transparante gebieden worden gevuld (standaard wit).

Modus

Enkel bestand / batchDropdownmenu: Verwerk één bestand of een batch met gedeelde instellingen. Batchresultaten downloaden als één ZIP.Opties: Enkel bestandPartij

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