Convert AVIF to JPG
Turn an .avif image into a JPG — right in your browser, with a real re-encode via canvas, not a server upload. AVIF needs a reasonably modern browser to decode (all current versions of Chrome, Firefox, Edge and Safari support it).
Convert an AVIF File to JPG
Drop an .avif file below. Your browser decodes it (AVIF is supported by all current major browsers), then it's re-encoded as a real JPG on a canvas — previewed here, ready to download.
Before you use this tool: One image at a time. The downloaded JPG is a still image with a white background where the source was transparent. It does not retain camera or GPS metadata; color precision and HDR appearance may change in browser conversion.
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Why convert AVIF to JPG
AVIF is very efficient but far from universally accepted — many older devices, some photo printers, and plenty of software still only handle JPG. Converting gives you a file that opens absolutely everywhere, at the cost of AVIF's much smaller file size.
Edge cases this tool handles
Animated or HDR AVIF
Only the first frame is converted, and your browser tone-maps any HDR/wide-gamut color down to standard sRGB for the JPG, the same way it would display the image on a standard screen.
Transparent AVIF
JPG has no transparency channel, so transparent areas are flattened onto a white background rather than turning black.
Older browsers
AVIF decoding depends on browser support. All current versions of Chrome, Firefox, Edge and Safari can decode it; a very old or unusual browser might not, in which case the tool will say so rather than fail silently.
Convert AVIF to JPG on Windows without a website
Windows doesn't decode AVIF on its own: it relies on Microsoft's free AV1 Video Extension from the Microsoft Store, which is already installed on many Windows 11 PCs. If your .avif files show blank thumbnails in File Explorer, or the Photos app says it can't open them, that extension is what's missing.
- Install the AV1 Video Extension — open Microsoft Store, search for AV1 Video Extension (published by Microsoft, free) and click Get.
- Open the AVIF in Paint — right-click the file → Open with → Paint.
- Save it as JPG — File → Save as → JPEG picture, choose a name and click Save. Paint writes a standard JPG; it can't save back to AVIF, so keep the original if you want the small file too.
If Paint still refuses the file after installing the extension, open it in Chrome or Edge and use the converter at the top of this page instead — browsers ship their own AVIF decoder that doesn't depend on Windows extensions.
Convert AVIF to JPG on Mac, iPhone and Android
Mac (Preview or Finder)
macOS Ventura (13) and later can decode AVIF system-wide. Open the file in Preview, choose File → Export…, set Format to JPEG, adjust the Quality slider and click Save. To do several at once, select them in Finder, right-click → Quick Actions → Convert Image and pick JPEG. On macOS Monterey or older, Preview can't open AVIF at all — use a current browser and the tool above.
iPhone and iPad
iOS and iPadOS 16 and later display AVIF. AVIF images you download usually land in the Files app rather than Photos. The quickest route is to open this page in Safari, tap the drop zone and choose the file from Files. If you convert images often, the Shortcuts app's Convert Image action can output JPEG and can be run from the Share sheet.
Android
Android 12 and later can decode AVIF, and Chrome for Android handles it fully, so this page works there directly. Avoid the screenshot workaround: a screenshot is limited to your screen's resolution and re-compresses the picture.
Command line and batch conversion
For a folder full of AVIFs, two free tools do the job on Windows, macOS and Linux:
- avifdec (part of libavif, the AV1 image library) decodes straight to JPG when the output name ends in .jpg:
avifdec -q 90 photo.avif photo.jpg. The-qvalue is the JPEG quality (0–100). - ImageMagick 7:
magick photo.avif -quality 90 photo.jpgfor one file, ormagick mogrify -format jpg -quality 90 *.avifto write a .jpg next to every .avif in the folder (the originals are left untouched). AVIF support depends on how ImageMagick was built; runmagick -list formatand check that AVIF is listed.
On Linux, avifdec usually comes in a package named libavif-bin or libavif-apps; on a Mac it's included in Homebrew's libavif formula.
Quality setting, file size and metadata
AVIF's whole point is a small file, so expect the JPG to be considerably larger — often several times the size — at a similar visual quality. Some practical rules for this particular conversion:
- Pick quality by destination. This tool encodes at 92%, which is safe for printing and archiving. For an email attachment or an upload form with a size cap, a desktop tool at 80–85% is usually indistinguishable on screen and noticeably smaller.
- Don't round-trip. Converting the JPG back to AVIF later stacks a second round of lossy compression on top of the first. Keep the original .avif if you might need it again.
- Metadata. The browser tool writes pixels only, so camera details and any GPS location in the AVIF are not copied into the JPG. avifdec copies EXIF and XMP by default (add
--ignore-exifto drop them) if you need that information kept.
Not sure whether JPG is the right target at all? If the image has a transparent background, convert AVIF to PNG instead; if it's going back onto a website, AVIF to WEBP keeps the file far smaller.
Frequently asked questions
Does converting AVIF to JPG upload my file anywhere?
No. The image is decoded and re-encoded entirely inside your browser using a canvas — the file never leaves your device or touches a server.
Do I need a special browser for this to work?
No — all current versions of Chrome, Firefox, Edge and Safari can decode AVIF natively. Only a very old browser version might not support it.
What happens to transparency?
JPG doesn't support transparency, so any transparent areas in the source AVIF are flattened onto a white background before conversion, rather than turning black or being silently corrupted.
What happens to HDR or wide-gamut color?
Your browser tone-maps it down to standard sRGB when drawing to the canvas — the same adjustment that happens whenever an HDR image is shown on a standard display.
How do I convert AVIF to JPG on Windows without a website?
Install Microsoft's free AV1 Video Extension from the Microsoft Store, then right-click the .avif file, choose Open with > Paint, and use File > Save as > JPEG picture. Paint can't save back to AVIF, so keep the original if you want it.
Why do websites give me AVIF files when I save an image?
Many sites and image CDNs send AVIF automatically to browsers that announce they can display it, even when the address ends in .jpg. Your browser saves exactly what it received, so you get an .avif file. There is no browser setting that forces JPG; convert the file after saving it.
How do I convert many AVIF files to JPG at once?
On a Mac running macOS Ventura or later, select the files in Finder, right-click and choose Quick Actions > Convert Image > JPEG. On any system, ImageMagick's command magick mogrify -format jpg -quality 90 *.avif writes a JPG next to every AVIF in the folder without touching the originals.
Last updated October 1, 2026.