AVIF Browser Support
Learn where AVIF browser support matters, why AVIF conversion can fail, and when to keep JPG or WebP fallbacks.
Check AVIF Support
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AVIF support has two parts: display and export
A browser may be able to display AVIF images but still not export AVIF from a canvas. That matters for browser-based converters like JPG to AVIF and PNG to AVIF.
For production websites, AVIF is best used with fallbacks such as WebP or JPG so older browsers can still load an image.
Frequently asked questions
Why can I open AVIF but not convert to AVIF?
Opening AVIF depends on decode support. Creating AVIF depends on encode/export support, which is not always available.
Should I still use AVIF on websites?
Yes, AVIF can improve performance, but pair it with WebP or JPG fallback images.
What if my browser cannot export AVIF?
Use AVIF to JPG, AVIF to PNG, or WebP conversion pages, or try a browser with AVIF canvas export support.
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