Compress AVIF Online
Reduce AVIF file size online — perfect for web developers and designers optimizing page speed.
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How to compress AVIF
- Upload one or more AVIF files (up to 50 MB total).
- Choose a compression level.
- Click 'Compress AVIF' — finishes in 3-5 seconds per image (AV1 encoding is slower).
- Download compressed files individually, or grab all as a ZIP.
Quick fact about AVIF
AVIF is already the most efficient mainstream image format — typically 50% smaller than JPG. Compression gains are therefore modest (20-40%) and usually only matter when strict size limits must be met.
Why compress AVIF?
AVIF is 50% smaller than JPG at the same quality — the most efficient mainstream format. Because AVIF is already highly optimized, further compression has limited benefit: reducing quality from 100% to 85-90% typically produces 20-40% smaller files with no visible difference. Compressing AVIF matters mostly when a strict size limit (e.g. 200 KB) must be met, or when serving a large number of AVIF files.
Technical details
| Input format | AVIF |
| Output format | AVIF |
| Codec | AV1 |
| Quality range | 60% (max compression) to 90% (near-original) |
| Typical reduction | 20-40% at 85% quality |
| Transparency | Preserved |
| Encoding time | 3-5 seconds per image (AV1 is slower) |
| Max file size | 50 MB per file |
| File retention | Auto-deleted after compression |
How the conversion works
The compressor decodes the AVIF image and re-encodes it using libavif at a lower quality setting. Quality 85-90% is visually indistinguishable from 100% while being 20-40% smaller. Transparency is preserved.
When to compress AVIF
- Meeting strict upload size limits for AVIF-optimized sites.
- Reducing bandwidth costs for AVIF-heavy CDNs.
- Preparing AVIF assets for mobile delivery.
- Optimizing hero images for Core Web Vitals.
- Reducing AVIF file size for email attachments.
- Preparing AVIF assets for platforms with size caps.
- Final optimization pass before publishing to production.
Quality considerations
AVIF at 85% quality is visually indistinguishable from 100% on modern screens. Below 75% quality, artifacts start showing in detailed areas. Because AVIF is already the most efficient format, the compression gain is smaller than for JPG or PNG.
Limitations and caveats
- AVIF is already efficient — compression gain is modest (20-40%).
- AV1 encoding is slower than other codecs (3-5 seconds per image).
- Below 75% quality, visible artifacts may appear.
- Animated AVIF is compressed using the first frame only.
- Very old software may not support AVIF.
Compatibility
- Output AVIF opens in every browser since 2020.
- Native support in Windows 11, macOS Big Sur+, iOS 16+, Android 12+.
- Supported by WordPress via plugin, Ghost, Next.js.
- Native import in Photoshop 23.2+, GIMP 2.10.22+, Affinity Photo 2+.
- Ideal for modern CDN delivery.
Tips for best results
- 85% quality is the sweet spot for AVIF — 25-35% smaller with no visible change.
- AVIF compression is slower than JPG or PNG — expect 3-5 seconds per image.
- Keep the original if the image is critical.
- For maximum size reduction, consider converting to a lower-quality AVIF or JPG.
- Batch-compress up to 50 MB at once.
Compression levels explained
| Level | Size reduction | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Low (90% quality) | ~15-25% | High-quality assets |
| Medium (85% quality) | ~25-35% | Most web use |
| High (75% quality) | ~35-45% | Bandwidth-sensitive sites |
| Maximum (60% quality) | ~45-55% | Strict size limits |
Common problems and fixes
- AVIF compression is slow
- AV1 encoding is CPU-intensive. Typical compression is 3-5 seconds per image. This is the trade-off for the most efficient format.
- AVIF is barely smaller after compression
- AVIF is already efficient — savings are 20-40%, lower than for JPG. Try 'Maximum' level or use a lower-quality setting.
- AVIF looks blurry after compression
- The compression level was too aggressive. Use 85-90% quality instead.
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Last reviewed: 2026-10-01