How to convert AVIF to GIF
To convert AVIF to GIF, upload your AVIF file, choose GIF as the output format and press Convert. The finished GIF file is ready to save to your phone or computer in seconds, free, with no watermark and no sign-up. Your file is deleted from our server about 30 minutes after the conversion.
This free online converter changes AVIF images into GIF files in seconds, with no software to install and no watermark. You can convert several files at once, resize them and choose the quality for formats that support it. Metadata such as location tags is removed from the output for privacy.
Reasons to switch from AVIF to GIF
- Animations that play everywhere
- Tiny files for flat graphics
- Supported by chat apps and social sites
- Works with: every browser, chat app and social platform
What to expect from this conversion
- Transparency is kept in the GIF file.
AVIF vs GIF
| Property | AVIF | GIF |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | AV1 Image File Format | Graphics Interchange Format |
| Released | 2019, Alliance for Open Media | 1987, CompuServe |
| Compression | Lossy or lossless | Lossless |
| Transparency | Yes | Yes |
| Animation | Yes | Yes |
| Bit depth | 8, 10 or 12-bit | 8-bit (256 colours) |
| Shown in browsers | Yes | Yes |
| Best for | performance-focused websites; high-quality photos at tiny sizes | short looping animations and memes; simple icons |
Steps to convert AVIF to GIF
- Drop your AVIF image file onto the converter, or click to choose it.
- Check that GIF is selected as the target and adjust the options if you want.
- Press Convert, then download your new GIF file when it finishes.
Tips for the best result
- Use quality 80 to 90 for photos: it is visually close to the original at a much smaller size.
- Set a width if the image will be shown on a small screen, which also reduces the file size.
- Choose a background colour before converting transparent images to a format without transparency.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert AVIF to GIF?
Drop your AVIF files on the converter, confirm that GIF is the target and press Convert. Download each file or the whole batch as a ZIP.
Is the AVIF to GIF converter free?
Yes. It is free with no watermark, no sign-up and no limit on how many images you convert. The site is supported by ads.
Does converting AVIF to GIF reduce quality?
Transparency is kept in the GIF file. The quality slider only affects formats that use lossy compression.
Will transparency be kept when I convert AVIF to GIF?
Yes. GIF supports transparency, so transparent areas stay transparent.
Which programs open GIF files?
GIF files open in every browser, chat app and social platform.
How many images can I convert at once?
Up to 20 images per batch, each up to 60 MB. Files are deleted from the server about 30 minutes after conversion.