Why convert GIF to AVIF?
GIF is an older format limited to a 256-color palette, best known for short looping animations. AVIF is a next-generation format built on the AV1 codec, producing the smallest files of any mainstream format at a given quality.
Both GIF and AVIF support transparency, so transparent regions are carried across cleanly. Moving from GIF to AVIF usually shrinks the file significantly, often by half or more, thanks to AVIF's efficient compression — great for websites, email, and saving storage. AVIF is supported across all modern browsers and is one of the best choices for website performance and Core Web Vitals.
Pixohub converts GIF to AVIF entirely inside your browser using the HTML canvas API, so your images are never uploaded to a server. That makes conversion instant, completely private, and free — turn as many GIF files into AVIF as you like. Reach for AVIF whenever you need cutting-edge web delivery where the very smallest file size wins.
GIF vs AVIF: what to expect
GIF is best for simple animations and low-color graphics, while AVIF shines for cutting-edge web delivery where the very smallest file size wins. Keep your original GIF if you may later need the source file, and export a AVIF copy for sharing and the web.
Optimizing for the web? After converting, shrink the result further with our image compressor, resize it to exact dimensions with the image resizer, or convert an entire folder in one go using bulk format convert.