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Convert GIF to AVIF

GIF to AVIF converts a frame of your GIF into an AVIF image using libavif compiled to WebAssembly, right in your browser. Choose the frame, a quality level (or lossless) and whether to keep transparency; AVIF stills are typically far smaller than the equivalent GIF or PNG. The output is a still image — for a compact animated version of the whole GIF, convert to MP4.

  • Runs in your browser
  • No sign-up
  • No watermark
  • Works on mobile
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How to use GIF to AVIF

  1. 01

    Upload a GIF

    Drop the GIF.

  2. 02

    Choose frame and quality

    Pick the frame and set quality 20–100 or lossless.

  3. 03

    Convert

    Click Convert to AVIF and download.

Why AVIF, and why still?

AVIF stores images with the AV1 codec, giving dramatically smaller files than GIF, PNG or JPG at the same visual quality, plus full alpha and HDR. It’s an excellent format for website images, thumbnails and poster frames. Quality 60–75 is usually indistinguishable from the original for web use.

Animated AVIF exists, but browser-side encoders can’t produce it reliably yet, so this tool creates a still from the frame you choose. If you need the whole animation small, GIF to MP4 is the most compact and compatible choice; GIF to APNG keeps transparency.

Related formats

Need the result as HEIF for Apple devices? GIF to HEIF packages the same AV1 image as a HEIF file. Converting the other way, AVIF to GIF handles both still and animated AVIFs, and GIF to PNG gives a universally compatible lossless still.

Features

  • Real AV1 encoding

    Uses libavif via WebAssembly — works in every modern browser.

  • Quality control

    From tiny previews to lossless archival.

  • Alpha support

    Keep transparency or flatten onto white.

  • Frame choice

    Pick the best moment of the animation.

GIF to AVIF FAQ

How do I convert a GIF to AVIF?

Upload the GIF, pick the frame, choose a quality (or lossless) and click Convert to AVIF.

Is the AVIF animated?

No — this tool creates a still AVIF from one frame. For a small animated file, convert the GIF to MP4 instead.

What quality should I use?

60–75 is visually near-identical for most images and much smaller than PNG. Use lossless for pixel art or when exact pixels matter.

Are my files uploaded to a server?

No. GifRush processes everything locally in your browser using JavaScript, Canvas, Web Workers and WebCodecs. Your files never leave your device, and closing the tab discards them.

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GIF to HEIF

Convert a GIF frame to a HEIF image (AV1-coded) for Apple devices and modern viewers.

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GIF to PNG

Convert a GIF to PNG — pick any frame for a lossless still, or export every frame.

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GIF to MP4

Convert an animated GIF to an MP4 video that’s much smaller and plays everywhere.

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GIF to APNG

Convert animated GIF to animated PNG (APNG) with identical frames and timing.

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