AVIF for photos: smaller files, modern compression

AVIF is a modern image format that can compress photos aggressively. Learn when to convert JPG to AVIF and how to pick quality.

AVIF is a modern format based on the AV1 codec. It’s especially strong for compressing photos to smaller file sizes while keeping high quality.

If you currently use JPG for photos, try converting JPG to AVIF and compare file sizes. For many images, AVIF can be noticeably smaller at similar perceived quality.

When you compress an image too much, you may see banding or smearing in textures. Increase quality if artifacts appear, or consider WebP as a faster alternative.