How to convert SVG to AVIF
To convert SVG to AVIF, upload your SVG file, choose AVIF as the output format and press Convert. The finished AVIF 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 SVG images into AVIF 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.
What you get with SVG to AVIF
- Up to 50 percent smaller than JPG
- HDR and wide-colour support
- Alpha transparency and animation
- Works with: Chrome, Firefox, Safari 16+, Edge and recent Android
What to expect from this conversion
- AVIF can be saved lossy or lossless. Quality 100 gives a lossless result where the format supports it, and lower values give smaller files.
- Transparency is kept in the AVIF file.
- Vector artwork is rendered at the width you set in the options (2048 pixels by default), so you can export exactly the size you need.
SVG vs AVIF
| Property | SVG | AVIF |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Scalable Vector Graphics | AV1 Image File Format |
| Released | 2001, W3C | 2019, Alliance for Open Media |
| Compression | Vector | Lossy or lossless |
| Transparency | Yes | Yes |
| Animation | Yes | Yes |
| Bit depth | resolution independent | 8, 10 or 12-bit |
| Shown in browsers | Yes | Yes |
| Best for | logos and icons; illustrations | performance-focused websites; high-quality photos at tiny sizes |
Steps to convert SVG to AVIF
- Drop your SVG image file onto the converter, or click to choose it.
- Check that AVIF is selected as the target and adjust the options if you want.
- Press Convert, then download your new AVIF 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 SVG to AVIF?
Drop your SVG files on the converter, confirm that AVIF is the target and press Convert. Download each file or the whole batch as a ZIP.
Is the SVG to AVIF 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 SVG to AVIF reduce quality?
AVIF can be saved lossy or lossless. Quality 100 gives a lossless result where the format supports it, and lower values give smaller files. The quality slider only affects formats that use lossy compression.
Will transparency be kept when I convert SVG to AVIF?
Yes. AVIF supports transparency, so transparent areas stay transparent.
Which programs open AVIF files?
AVIF files open in Chrome, Firefox, Safari 16+, Edge and recent Android.
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.