This free online AVIF to GIF converter lets you change avif image files into gif image format right inside your web browser. There is nothing to install, no account to create and no watermark added to your result.
Unlike most converters, EverythingConverter never uploads your files to a server. The entire AVIF to GIF conversion happens locally on your own device, which means your documents and media stay completely private and the process works even on slow connections.
How to convert AVIF to GIF
- Click the upload area above or drag and drop your AVIF file into it. You can also browse and pick a file from your device.
- EverythingConverter reads the file directly in your browser and starts to convert it to GIF automatically. Nothing is sent to any server.
- When the conversion finishes, your new GIF file downloads right away. You can convert another file at any time, completely free.
AVIF and GIF explained
What is a AVIF file?
AVIF is a next generation image format based on the AV1 video codec. It offers excellent compression and quality, often beating WebP and JPG, and is increasingly supported across modern browsers.
What is a GIF file?
GIF is a classic image format that supports simple animation and a 256 color palette. It is widely used for short looping clips, memes and simple graphics.
Convert AVIF to GIF on any device
You can convert AVIF to GIF on Windows, Mac, Linux, Chromebook, Android and iPhone, straight from Chrome, Safari, Edge or Firefox. There is no app to install and no account to create. Because the conversion runs on your own device, it also works offline once the page has loaded, and you can convert as many files as you want.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert AVIF to GIF for free?
Upload your AVIF file to the converter above and it will be turned into a GIF file automatically. The tool is completely free, with no limits on how many files you can convert and no watermark on the result.
Is it safe to convert AVIF to GIF here?
Yes. EverythingConverter converts your AVIF file entirely inside your browser. Your file is never uploaded to a server, so no one but you ever has access to it. This makes it one of the most private ways to convert AVIF to GIF online.
Can I convert multiple AVIF files at once?
Yes. You can drop or select as many AVIF files as you like and they are all converted to GIF in one batch, then bundled into a single ZIP download. It is the fastest way to bulk convert AVIF to GIF.
Do I need to install any software?
No. The AVIF to GIF converter runs in any modern web browser on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS. There is nothing to download or install.
Is there a file size limit?
Because the conversion runs on your own device, the practical limit depends on your computer's memory rather than a server quota. Most everyday AVIF files convert instantly, and there is no artificial cap.
How long does it take to convert AVIF to GIF?
For typical files it is almost instant, since the conversion happens locally with no upload or download wait. Large media files take a little longer because your device does the encoding, but there is never a queue.
What is the difference between AVIF and GIF?
AVIF is a next generation image format based on the AV1 video codec. It offers excellent compression and quality, often beating WebP and JPG, and is increasingly supported across modern browsers. GIF is a classic image format that supports simple animation and a 256 color palette. It is widely used for short looping clips, memes and simple graphics. Converting AVIF to GIF gives you the strengths of the GIF format for your specific use case.
Will converting AVIF to GIF improve quality?
Converting from a compressed format like AVIF to GIF cannot add detail that was already lost, but it will not degrade the file any further. GIF preserves exactly what is in your AVIF file.