AVIF vs GIF
A quick, plain-English comparison of the AVIF and GIF file formats — and how to convert between them, free and in your browser.
| AVIF | GIF | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | image | image |
| Extension | .avif | .gif |
| MIME type | image/avif | image/gif |
| Converts to | 32 formats | 35 formats |
| Direction here | read & write | read & write |
Convert between AVIF and GIF
AVIF vs GIF: frequently asked questions
What's the difference between AVIF and GIF?
AV1-based next-gen image format with excellent compression + alpha/HDR. Palette (256-colour) raster supporting simple animation.
Should I use AVIF or GIF?
Both are image formats — the right one depends on compatibility, quality and file size for your use. Whichever you have, you can convert it to the other below in seconds.
How do I convert AVIF to GIF?
Open the AVIF-to-GIF converter, drop your AVIF file in, and download the GIF. We auto-detect the real format from the file's bytes, so a mislabeled file still works.