Convert AVIF to GIF
Turn AVIF images into GIF images. Everything happens in your browser, so your images never leave your device.
Why convert AVIF to GIF?
AVIF is efficient, but it's new enough that many apps, editors and upload forms can't open it yet. GIF opens everywhere, from browsers to chat apps, and suits simple graphics with few colours.
GIF transparency is all or nothing
In a GIF every pixel is either fully transparent or fully opaque. Soft edges, glows and shadows in your AVIF can come out jagged or with a light halo, so check the result against the background it will sit on.
Animated AVIF files
If your AVIF is animated, only the first frame is converted and you get a still GIF. Even though GIF can be animated, Format Hero saves still images only, so the animation isn't carried over. Non-animated AVIF files convert as normal.
GIF's 256-colour limit
GIF can only show 256 colours in an image, so a AVIF with photos, gradients or soft shadows will be reduced to a palette and may show banding or a grainy dithered look. Logos, line art and flat graphics with few colours convert cleanly.
AVIF and GIF compared
| Property | AVIF | GIF |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossy or lossless | Lossless, 256 colours |
| Transparency | Yes | On/off only |
| Animation | Yes (rarely used) | Yes |
| Typical file size | Very small | Small for simple graphics; large for animations |
| Best for | Web images where size matters most | Short animations, simple graphics |
| Support | Modern browsers; limited in apps | Universal |
Questions
Can I convert an animated AVIF?
Yes, but only the first frame is kept, so you get a still GIF.
Will converting AVIF to GIF reduce quality?
It can. GIF is limited to 256 colours, so photos and gradients lose colour detail. Simple graphics with few colours look the same.
Are my AVIF images uploaded anywhere?
No. The conversion runs in your browser, on your own device, so your images are never sent to a server. Once the page and converter have loaded, it keeps working even if your connection drops.