Convert GIF to AVIF

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

Last updated: 2026-03-18

To convert GIF to AVIF, run npx optimo animation.gif --format avif. AVIF can be very small, depending on animation content. Optimo handles format conversion and optimization in a single step.

Command

Convert a file by targeting the output format:

npx optimo animation.gif --format avif

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

Why convert?

  • AVIF can be very small, depending on animation content.
  • Useful for performance-focused delivery when tooling supports it.

Format notes

GIF
Legacy animated image format that is still widely used for simple loops.
Optimize GIFCompress GIFResize GIFGIF guide
AVIF
High-compression modern image format that can beat WebP on size at similar quality.
Optimize AVIFCompress AVIFResize AVIFAVIF guide

More from GIF

GIF → MP4GIF → WebMGIF → WebPGIF → JPEGGIF → PNGGIF → HEIC

More to AVIF

PNG → AVIFJPEG → AVIFWebP → AVIFHEIC → AVIFJPEG XL → AVIFSVG → AVIF

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert GIF to AVIF?
Run "npx optimo animation.gif --format avif" in your terminal. Optimo handles the format conversion and applies optimization in a single step.
Why convert GIF to AVIF?
AVIF can be very small, depending on animation content. Useful for performance-focused delivery when tooling supports it.
Does converting GIF to AVIF 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.