Smaller files at the same quality
AVIF's AV1 codec typically shrinks photos to 30–60% of their JPG size at comparable visual quality.
JPG to AVIF Converter
Convert JPG to AVIF online for free with adjustable AV1 quality. Create smaller modern image files from photos, with secure processing and no signup.
- Smaller files at the same quality
- Optimized encoding pipeline
- Broad — but not universal — support
- Secure processing, auto-deleted
Choose your file
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JPG, JPEG· up to 20.0 MB per file
Files are private and deleted after conversion
Anonymous files: 20 MB. Free accounts: 50 MB and batches of 5. Paid accounts: 200 MB and batches of 100.
Why use this JPG to AVIF?
Convert JPG to AVIF online for free with adjustable AV1 quality. Create smaller modern image files from photos, with secure processing and no signup.
Optimized encoding pipeline
AV1 encoding is inherently more CPU-intensive than saving a JPG, but our libvips-based pipeline is tuned to keep conversion times efficient rather than instant.
Broad — but not universal — support
All modern browsers and recent operating systems display AVIF, though some older apps and editors can't open it yet, so keep that in mind for your use case.
Secure processing, auto-deleted
Files travel over encrypted HTTPS and are processed on our servers; converted AVIFs are deleted within 24 hours and original uploads within 6–24 hours.
How to use the JPG to AVIF
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Upload your JPG
Drag and drop or select a JPG photo. Anonymous visitors can upload up to 20 MB; free accounts get 50 MB and 3 conversions every 30 days; paid plans allow 200 MB and batches of up to 100 files.
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Set your AVIF quality
Choose a quality from 1–100. The default of 92 favors fidelity; lower values create smaller files, so compare a representative photo before converting a full batch.
- 03
Server encodes with AV1
Our servers run the image through AV1 encoding, which analyzes it far more thoroughly than JPG — this is the CPU-intensive step that makes AVIF conversion slower than a simple format swap, though our optimized pipeline keeps it efficient.
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Download your AVIF
Grab your AVIF, typically 30–60% smaller than the original JPG, from a secure signed link. The output file is deleted automatically within 24 hours.
Best source settings for the JPG to AVIF
Choose settings that match the result you need.
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| Need | Recommended setting | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Quality (1–100, default 92) | Controls AV1 compression strength. The default of 92 favors high visual fidelity for detailed photos. Lower it toward 70–80 when reducing file size matters more, and compare the result before replacing the original JPG. | Controls AV1 compression strength. The default of 92 favors high visual fidelity for detailed photos. Lower it toward 70–80 when reducing file size matters more, and compare the result before replacing the original JPG. |
- Upload your JPG
- Drag and drop or select a JPG photo. Anonymous visitors can upload up to 20 MB; free accounts get 50 MB and 3 conversions every 30 days; paid plans allow 200 MB and batches of up to 100 files.
- Set your AVIF quality
- Choose a quality from 1–100. The default of 92 favors fidelity; lower values create smaller files, so compare a representative photo before converting a full batch.
JPG to AVIF input and output
Review what the tool accepts, how it processes the file, and what it produces.
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| Feature | JPG | AVIF |
|---|---|---|
| Format | JPG | AVIF |
| Processing | Secure cloud processing | Secure cloud processing |
| Result | Convert JPG to AVIF online for free with adjustable AV1 quality. Create smaller modern image files from photos, with secure processing and no signup. | Convert JPG to AVIF online for free with adjustable AV1 quality. Create smaller modern image files from photos, with secure processing and no signup. |
Where to use files from the JPG to AVIF
The output is ready for common workflows supported by its format.
- Smaller files at the same quality
- AVIF's AV1 codec typically shrinks photos to 30–60% of their JPG size at comparable visual quality.
- Optimized encoding pipeline
- AV1 encoding is inherently more CPU-intensive than saving a JPG, but our libvips-based pipeline is tuned to keep conversion times efficient rather than instant.
- Broad — but not universal — support
- All modern browsers and recent operating systems display AVIF, though some older apps and editors can't open it yet, so keep that in mind for your use case.
- Secure processing, auto-deleted
- Files travel over encrypted HTTPS and are processed on our servers; converted AVIFs are deleted within 24 hours and original uploads within 6–24 hours.
About the formats
JPG
JPG (also written JPEG) is the most widely used lossy image format for photographs, standardized by the Joint Photographic Experts Group in 1992. Practically every camera, phone, and image application can create and open it.
Its strengths are small file sizes for photos and universal compatibility across devices, browsers, and software. The trade-offs: lossy compression introduces artifacts, there is no transparency support, and quality degrades a little more with every re-save. Use JPG for photographs; choose PNG for screenshots, logos, or anything that needs sharp edges or transparency.
AVIF
AVIF is a modern, royalty-free image format based on the AV1 video codec, developed by the Alliance for Open Media. It is one of the most efficient web image formats available today.
AVIF combines excellent compression with alpha transparency, HDR, and wide color gamut support, and typically beats both JPG and WebP in file size at equal quality. Encoding is noticeably slower than other formats, and viewing requires a modern browser — older systems and many desktop apps cannot open it. Keep a JPG or WebP fallback when your audience may include legacy environments.
Privacy and file handling
This tool uses secure cloud processing for formats or operations browsers cannot handle reliably.
- Secure transfer
- Files are transferred over HTTPS and used only for the requested operation.
- Automatic deletion
- Inputs are removed within 6–24 hours and generated outputs within 24 hours.
- Private downloads
- Results are delivered with expiring signed download links.
JPG to AVIF troubleshooting
- The conversion is slow
- AV1 encoding is CPU-heavy by design, so high-resolution JPGs can take noticeably longer than other conversions. This is normal — leave the page open and the download will appear when the encode finishes.
- My app can't open the AVIF file
- Older image viewers, editors, and some email clients do not support AVIF yet. Update the app, open the file in a modern browser, or keep a JPG copy for tools that need it.
- The output looks soft or blocky
- Raise the quality setting — try 70–80. Very low values smooth away fine texture; also remember the source JPG's own artifacts cannot be recovered, so start from the best original you have.
FAQ
- How much smaller will my file get?
- AVIF uses the AV1 codec, and photos typically shrink to 30–60% of the JPG size at comparable visual quality. The exact saving depends on the image content and the quality setting, which defaults to 92.
- Will the AVIF open everywhere?
- AVIF is supported by all modern browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge) and recent OS versions, but some older apps and image editors cannot open it yet. Also note that AVIF encoding is CPU-intensive, so large images take longer to convert.
- Can I convert multiple JPGs to AVIF at once?
- Yes, with an account. Free accounts can batch up to 5 files at a time, and paid plans support batches of up to 100 files. Anonymous visitors are limited to converting one file.
- Should I use AVIF instead of WebP for my website images?
- Often yes — AVIF's AV1 codec typically compresses 10–40% smaller than WebP at similar visual quality, which helps page-load performance and Core Web Vitals. The trade-off is slower encoding and slightly less universal support than WebP.
- Why does converting to AVIF take longer than saving a JPG?
- AVIF encoding uses the AV1 video codec's still-image profile, which analyzes each image far more thoroughly than JPG's compression. That extra analysis is what delivers the smaller file size, but it also means encoding takes noticeably longer than a quick format like JPG — or than decoding an existing AVIF back to JPG.
- Are my files private?
- Yes. Files are uploaded over an encrypted HTTPS connection and processed on our servers. Converted outputs are deleted automatically within 24 hours, and your original uploads are removed within 6–24 hours. We never share your images.
- What are the size and usage limits?
- Anonymous visitors can upload files up to 20 MB and get 1 free server conversion. A free account raises this to 50 MB per file, 3 free conversions every 30 days, and batches of up to 5 files. Paid plans allow 200 MB per file and batches of up to 100 files.
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