PDF to AVIF Converter

Convert PDF to AVIF Online

This tool renders each page of your PDF as a flat AVIF image — the modern format built on the AV1 codec that packs the smallest file size of any mainstream image type. It is ideal when you want page previews or thumbnails that load fast on the web without the weight of a full PDF. Note that the output is a picture of the page, not selectable text, and a multi-page PDF becomes one AVIF image per page.

How to Convert PDF to AVIF

1. Upload Your PDF File: Drag and drop your PDF onto the page or click "Add Files" to browse. You can queue several PDFs and convert them in one batch.
2. Set Conversion Quality: Open Advanced Options and pick a DPI under "Conversion Quality." 72-96 DPI gives the smallest files for web previews; 300 DPI (the default) keeps text and line art crisp for print-grade thumbnails.
3. Choose Quality Preset and Background Color: "Very High" is the default and is a good balance; lower it to shrink the file further. Under "Image Transparency," the "Color" dropdown fills the page background (White by default), since a PDF page has no inherent transparent areas.
4. Convert and Download: Click "Convert" and download your AVIF images. No sign-up, no watermark.

PDF-to-AVIF vs Other Image Outputs

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the text in my PDF stay selectable after converting to AVIF?

No. AVIF is a raster image format, so every page is flattened to pixels — there is no text layer, no copy-paste, and no clickable links. If you need to keep searchable, selectable text, an image conversion is the wrong choice; keep the file as a PDF instead. AVIF only makes sense when you specifically want a lightweight picture of each page.

How small are PDF-to-AVIF images compared to JPG or PNG?

AVIF is the most space-efficient mainstream image format. At similar visual quality it is typically around 50% smaller than JPEG and roughly 20-30% smaller than WebP, because it inherits the AV1 video codec's compression. In our testing, a single 300-DPI A4 page exported as AVIF was consistently smaller than the equivalent PNG of the same page, while staying sharp on text. Actual savings depend on how busy the page is — dense graphics compress less than plain text.

Which browsers and apps can open an AVIF file?

AVIF renders natively in Chrome 85+, Firefox 93+, Edge 121+, and Safari 16.4+, covering roughly 93% of global browser traffic per caniuse. Most current photo viewers on Windows and macOS open it too. If you need a file that opens everywhere — older browsers, legacy image editors, email previews — convert your PDF to PNG or pick WebP for a balance of size and compatibility via PDF to WebP.

What DPI should I choose for PDF to AVIF?

Match the DPI to where the image will be seen. For on-screen previews and thumbnails, 72-96 DPI keeps files tiny. For print-quality page captures or detailed line art, 300 DPI (the default here) is the standard. Going above 300 DPI mainly helps with fine text or OCR-style detail and produces noticeably larger files, so only raise it when you actually need that resolution.

Is converting a PDF to AVIF private and secure?

Yes. Your PDF is uploaded over an encrypted connection, converted on our servers, and the files are deleted automatically after a few hours. There is no sign-up, no watermark, and your documents are never shared or made public. The main practical limit on a very large PDF is upload size and your connection speed rather than the format itself.