AVIF output is generated from the decoded bitmap in a browser Web Worker. The quality selector changes the encoder quality, while the maximum-width option can reduce large originals before encoding so you can balance smaller files against visual detail.
This is a single-file browser converter, not a server-side AV1 pipeline. If the browser cannot decode the input or encode image/avif through OffscreenCanvas, conversion may fail or take longer than JPG/WebP; use the exported file with WebP or JPG fallbacks for older clients.
Common questions and answers about this topic.
No. All conversion runs entirely in your browser inside a Web Worker. Your images never leave your device.
AVIF uses the AV1 codec and produces files roughly 50% smaller than JPG and 20% smaller than WebP at equivalent quality. Some AVIF workflows can carry wider color or HDR data, but this tool focuses on browser bitmap conversion, so color-managed or HDR production assets should be verified in your own pipeline. The trade-off is that encoding is slower and older browsers (pre-2022) cannot display AVIF, so it is best suited to performance-critical sites that can fall back to WebP/JPG via the <picture> element.
AVIF is supported in Chrome 85+, Firefox 93+, Safari 16.4+, and Edge 121+. Older browsers (Internet Explorer, Safari before 16.4) cannot display AVIF. For maximum compatibility, serve AVIF via a <picture> element with WebP and JPG fallbacks.