AV1 to AVIF Converter
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Supports: AV1
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Need help?How to Convert AV1 to AVIF Online
- Upload Your AV1 Files — Drag and drop or select one or more AV1 video files.
- Choose Frame Selection — Select Specific Frame to extract a single frame, or Multiple Screenshots to generate several AVIF images from the video.
- Choose a Quality Preset — Select from Highest, Very High (Recommended), High, Medium, Low, Very Low, or Lowest.
- Adjust Resolution (Optional) — Keep original, reduce by percentage (1–100%), pick a preset (4320p down to 144p), or enter exact width and/or height.
- Convert & Download — Click Convert and download your AVIF images.
Why Convert AV1 to AVIF?
AV1 video and AVIF images share the same underlying codec — AV1 compression. Converting AV1 video to AVIF extracts frames as next-generation images with the best compression efficiency available. AVIF images are roughly 50% smaller than JPEG and 20% smaller than WebP at equivalent quality, making them ideal for web optimization, thumbnails, and social media sharing.
AV1 vs AVIF
| Feature | AV1 (video) | AVIF (output) |
|---|---|---|
| Underlying codec | AV1 | AV1 |
| Type | Video stream | Still image |
| Compression | Best for video | Best for images |
| HDR support | ✅ | ✅ |
| Transparency | ❌ | ✅ (alpha channel) |
| Browser support | ~93% | ~93% |
| File size vs JPEG | N/A | ~50% smaller |
Use Cases
- Web thumbnails — Extract frames from AV1 video as AVIF thumbnails for the smallest possible file size on web pages.
- Social media stills — Pull the best frame from an AV1 video as a high-quality AVIF image for sharing.
- Codec-consistent pipeline — Keep your entire workflow in the AV1/AVIF family for maximum compression consistency.
- Video previews — Generate multiple AVIF screenshots from an AV1 video for preview galleries and storyboards.
What is the relationship between AV1 and AVIF?
AVIF (AV1 Image File Format) uses the AV1 video codec to compress still images. Converting AV1 video to AVIF extracts individual frames and saves them using the same compression technology.
How do I extract a specific frame?
Select "Specific Frame" under Frame Selection. You can specify which frame or timestamp to capture from the video.
Can I extract multiple frames?
Yes. Select "Multiple Screenshots" under Frame Selection to generate several AVIF images from different points in the video.
Will the AVIF images be very small?
Yes. AVIF achieves roughly 50% better compression than JPEG. Extracted frames will be significantly smaller than equivalent JPEG or PNG screenshots.
Is AVIF widely supported?
AVIF is supported by Chrome 85+, Firefox 93+, Safari 16+, Edge, and most modern image viewers. Windows requires the free AV1 Video Extension from the Microsoft Store.