Convert AVIF to PNG

A practical, local workflow for converting AVIF to PNG with optimo.

Last updated: 2026-03-18

To convert AVIF to PNG, run npx optimo image.avif --format png. PNG is a common editing and interchange format. Optimo handles format conversion and optimization in a single step.

Command

Convert a file by targeting the output format:

npx optimo image.avif --format png

Tip: add --dry-run to preview changes.

Why convert?

  • PNG is a common editing and interchange format.
  • Useful when AVIF isn’t supported by your tooling.

Format notes

AVIF
High-compression modern image format that can beat WebP on size at similar quality.
Optimize AVIFCompress AVIFResize AVIFAVIF guide
PNG
Lossless image format with sharp edges and great support for transparency.
Optimize PNGCompress PNGResize PNGPNG guide

More from AVIF

AVIF → JPEGAVIF → WebPAVIF → HEICAVIF → JPEG XLAVIF → GIF

More to PNG

JPEG → PNGWebP → PNGHEIC → PNGJPEG XL → PNGGIF → PNGSVG → PNG

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert AVIF to PNG?
Run "npx optimo image.avif --format png" in your terminal. Optimo handles the format conversion and applies optimization in a single step.
Why convert AVIF to PNG?
PNG is a common editing and interchange format. Useful when AVIF isn’t supported by your tooling.
Does converting AVIF to PNG lose quality?
Optimo uses sensible defaults that balance file size and quality. For lossless conversion (where possible), omit the --lossy flag. Add --dry-run to preview the result before committing.