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How to Open AVIF Files on Any Device

View AVIF images on Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android, and Linux

The Quick Solution

The fastest way to view any AVIF file is to open it in a web browser. Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge all support AVIF natively. Simply drag the file into a browser window, or right-click and choose "Open with" your browser.

Windows

Windows 11: AVIF is supported natively in Photos, File Explorer thumbnails, and Paint. No additional software needed.

Windows 10: Install the free AV1 Video Extensions from the Microsoft Store. This adds AVIF support to Photos, File Explorer, and other Windows apps.

macOS

macOS Ventura (13.0) and later: AVIF is supported natively in Preview, Quick Look, Finder thumbnails, and Safari 16.4+.

Older macOS versions: Use a web browser (Chrome or Firefox) to view AVIF files, or convert them to JPG/PNG using our free converter.

iPhone and iPad

iOS 16+ / iPadOS 16+: AVIF is supported natively in Photos, Safari, and Files. You can view, share, and AirDrop AVIF images like any other format.

Older iOS versions: Open AVIF files in Safari, or convert them to JPG first using our online converter.

Android

Android 12+: AVIF is supported natively in Google Photos, Files, and Chrome.

Older Android versions: Chrome supports AVIF regardless of Android version. Open files in Chrome, or convert to JPG/PNG using our converter.

Linux

Most modern Linux distributions support AVIF through libavif and gdk-pixbuf loaders. GNOME Files (Nautilus) shows AVIF thumbnails, and Eye of GNOME (eog) can view AVIF files. Install libavif or libavif-gdk-pixbuf if not pre-installed.

Design Software

Convert AVIF to a Compatible Format

If your software or device doesn't support AVIF, the simplest solution is to convert the file to JPG or PNG. Our free converters process everything in your browser — your files never leave your device.

Convert AVIF files instantly: AVIF to JPG, AVIF to PNG, or AVIF to WebP — free and 100% private.

Frequently Asked Questions

Your operating system or image viewer may not have AVIF support. Windows 10 needs the AV1 Video Extensions from the Microsoft Store. macOS supports AVIF since Ventura (13.0). Alternatively, convert AVIF to JPG or PNG using our free converter.

Adobe Photoshop supports AVIF since version 23.2 (February 2022). If you have an older version, you can convert AVIF to PNG or JPG first using our free converter, then open the converted file.

iOS and iPadOS support AVIF since iOS 16 (September 2022). If you're on an older version, use Safari to open AVIF files or convert them to JPG using our free online converter.

The fastest way is to open it in a web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge) — just drag the file into a browser window. For batch conversion, use our free AVIF to JPG or AVIF to PNG converter.