AVIF File Format

AVIF Image - AVIF - AV1 Image File Format

Basic Information

File Extension
.avif
Full Name
AVIF Image
Format Category
Professional Images
MIME Type
image/avif

Technical Specifications

Compression Method
Lossy/lossless compression (AV1)
Color Support
Wide color gamut and HDR support
Transparency Support
Supported

Format Introduction

AVIF is the latest image format based on AV1 video encoding technology, providing 50% smaller file sizes than JPEG while maintaining better image quality. It is a strong contender for next-generation web images.

Main Features

  • Extremely high compression efficiency
  • Wide color gamut and HDR support
  • Animation support
  • Transparency support
  • Excellent image quality

Use Cases

  • Next-generation web images
  • High-quality image compression
  • HDR image storage
  • Bandwidth-sensitive applications
  • Mobile device optimization

Browser Support

Chrome
Supported
Firefox
Supported
Safari
Partial Support
Edge
Supported

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