How to Convert AVIF to JPG: Complete Guide

Need to convert an AVIF image to JPG? While AVIF offers superior compression, there are many situations where you need the universal compatibility of JPEG—sharing images via email, uploading to platforms that don't support AVIF, or editing in older software.

In this comprehensive guide, we'll walk through multiple methods to convert AVIF to JPG, from simple online tools to command-line solutions for batch processing.

Why Convert AVIF to JPG?

Common reasons to convert AVIF to JPG:

• Universal Compatibility: JPG is supported everywhere—every device, browser, app, and platform
• Email Attachments: Many email clients don't render AVIF images inline
• Social Media: Some platforms don't accept AVIF uploads yet
• Print Services: Most print shops require JPG or TIFF
• Legacy Software: Older image editors may not open AVIF files

Method 1: Online Converter (Easiest)

The fastest way to convert AVIF to JPG is using our free online converter. No software installation required, and your files never leave your device.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Go to the converter: Visit our AVIF to JPG converter
2. Upload your file: Drag and drop your AVIF file, or click to browse
3. Adjust quality (optional): Click "Show Settings" to adjust the quality slider (10-100%)
4. Convert: Click "Convert to JPG"
5. Download: Click "Download JPG File" to save the converted image

Understanding Quality Settings

Recommendation: Use 85-90% for most purposes.

Method 2: Command Line Tools

Using ImageMagick

ImageMagick is a powerful, free tool for image manipulation.

Installation:

# macOS (using Homebrew)
brew install imagemagick

# Ubuntu/Debian
sudo apt install imagemagick

# Windows (using Chocolatey)
choco install imagemagick

Convert single file:

magick input.avif -quality 85 output.jpg

Batch convert all AVIF files:

# macOS/Linux
for f in *.avif; do
  magick "$f" -quality 85 "${f%.avif}.jpg"
done

Using FFmpeg

FFmpeg can also handle AVIF conversion:

ffmpeg -i input.avif -q:v 2 output.jpg

Method 3: Programming Libraries

Node.js with Sharp

Sharp is a high-performance Node.js image processing library:

const sharp = require('sharp');

await sharp('input.avif')
  .jpeg({ quality: 85 })
  .toFile('output.jpg');

Python with Pillow

Pillow supports AVIF with the pillow-avif-plugin:

from PIL import Image
import pillow_avif

img = Image.open('input.avif')
img.convert('RGB').save('output.jpg', 'JPEG', quality=85)

Method 4: Desktop Applications

Adobe Photoshop

Photoshop supports AVIF since version 23.2 (February 2022):

1. Open the AVIF file (File → Open)
2. Go to File → Export → Export As
3. Select JPG format and adjust quality
4. Click Export

GIMP

GIMP (free, open-source) supports AVIF in version 2.10.22+.

XnConvert (Batch Processing)

XnConvert is a free batch image converter with AVIF support.

Handling Special Cases

AVIF with Transparency

AVIF supports alpha channel transparency, but JPG does not. Transparent areas will be filled with a background color (usually white).

# ImageMagick: Set white background
magick input.avif -background white -flatten -quality 85 output.jpg

If you need to preserve transparency, use PNG instead.

HDR and Wide Color Gamut

AVIF supports HDR and wide color gamuts (10-12 bit), but JPG is limited to 8-bit sRGB. Colors outside sRGB will be clipped or tone-mapped, and the image may appear less vibrant.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

"Cannot open AVIF file"

• Update your software to the latest version
• Install AVIF codecs for your operating system
• Use our online converter which works in any modern browser

Output file is too large

• Reduce quality setting (try 75-80%)
• Resize the image to smaller dimensions
• Consider using WebP instead (better compression than JPG)

Best Practices Summary

• Use 85-90% quality for the best balance of quality and file size
• Keep original files—maintain your source AVIF or original uncompressed source
• Batch process with command-line tools for efficiency
• Handle transparency by choosing an appropriate background color or using PNG
• Test the output—compare converted JPG to original

Conclusion

Converting AVIF to JPG is straightforward with the right tools. Whether you use our free online converter for quick conversions or command-line tools for batch processing, you now have the knowledge to handle any conversion scenario.

Ready to convert? Try our tools:

• Convert AVIF to JPG
• Convert AVIF to PNG (for images with transparency)
• Convert AVIF to WebP (for better compression than JPG)