Convert Everything You Need
All guides
Image Conversion5 min read

AVIF vs WebP: Best Format for Modern Web Images

Compare AVIF and WebP for compression, browser support, image quality, fallbacks, and upload compatibility.

The short answer

AVIF can be very small and high quality, but WebP is often the more practical modern web format. Keep JPG or PNG fallbacks when compatibility matters.

When AVIF helps

AVIF is useful for performance-focused websites where you can test browser support and image quality. It can reduce file size significantly for some images.

When to convert

Convert AVIF to JPG or PNG when an editor, CMS, upload form, or recipient does not support AVIF. Convert WebP to JPG when classic compatibility is required.