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Move from AVIF to PDF to guarantee your images display correctly on older browsers, legacy apps, and any device that lacks AVIF support.

Your Files Stay Safe

AVIF files are erased from servers right after conversion completes. PDF downloads are available for 24 hours, then automatically removed.

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All processing for AVIF to PDF happens remotely on Convertio servers, keeping your own hardware free for other tasks.

How to convert AVIF to PDF

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Select files from Computer, Google Drive, Dropbox, URL or by dragging it on the page.

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Choose pdf or any other format you need as a result (more than 200 formats supported)

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Let the file convert and you can download your pdf file right afterwards

About formats

AVIF (AV1 Image File Format) is a modern image format derived from the AV1 video codec, developed by the Alliance for Open Media and specified in February 2019. The format leverages the intra-frame coding tools of AV1 — a royalty-free video codec backed by Google, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Netflix, and other major technology companies — to compress still images with substantially higher efficiency than JPEG, PNG, or even WebP. AVIF stores images in the HEIF (High Efficiency Image File Format) container, supporting both lossy and lossless compression, HDR (high dynamic range) with wide color gamuts up to 12-bit depth, alpha transparency, and animated sequences. At equivalent visual quality, AVIF files are typically 30-50% smaller than WebP and 50-70% smaller than JPEG, representing the largest compression improvement in mainstream image formats in over a decade. One advantage is exceptional compression efficiency — AVIF delivers visually indistinguishable images at dramatically lower file sizes, directly reducing bandwidth consumption and improving page load times for web content. The royalty-free licensing model provides another key strength: unlike HEIC/HEIF which relies on patent-encumbered HEVC, AVIF's AV1 foundation is free for anyone to implement without licensing fees. Browser support has reached broad adoption, with Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge all rendering AVIF natively. The format is rapidly gaining adoption for web images where quality-to-size ratio is paramount.
Initial release: February 8, 2019
PDF (Portable Document Format) was developed by Adobe Systems, co-founded by John Warnock and Charles Geschke, with the first version released on June 15, 1993. Built on a simplified PostScript imaging model, PDF encapsulates complete document descriptions — text with fonts, vector graphics, raster images, and interactive elements — in a self-contained file that renders identically across every platform, device, and printer. The format evolved through multiple versions, culminating in its adoption as international standard ISO 32000-1 in 2008 (PDF 1.7) and ISO 32000-2 in 2017 (PDF 2.0), ensuring long-term vendor independence. PDF supports an extraordinary range of capabilities: digital signatures, form fields, annotations, bookmarks, accessibility tags, encryption, JavaScript, multimedia embedding, 3D content, and archival-specific profiles (PDF/A). One advantage is absolute visual fidelity — a PDF document looks exactly the same whether opened on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, or Android, printed on any printer, or viewed decades after creation. Universal software support is another core strength: PDF viewers are built into every major operating system and web browser, and the format is read by hundreds of applications worldwide. Specialized ISO profiles like PDF/A (archival), PDF/X (print production), and PDF/UA (accessibility) extend the format's reach into regulated industries. PDF has become the global standard for document exchange in business, government, legal, academic, and publishing contexts.
Developer: Adobe Systems
Initial release: June 15, 1993

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert AVIF to PDF?

PDF embeds your AVIF image in a universally viewable document — perfect for sharing, printing, or archiving images in a format everyone can open.

What programs open PDF files?

PDF files work with Adobe Acrobat, Chrome, Firefox, Preview, Foxit Reader. Check your operating system for built-in viewer support as well.

Is AVIF to PDF conversion free?

Basic conversions are free on Convertio. Premium plans offer faster processing, larger file sizes, and higher daily conversion limits for heavier workloads.

Can I convert multiple AVIF files at once?

Yes — Convertio supports batch uploads. Queue several AVIF files and convert them all to PDF format in a single session without repeating steps.

Can I use this on Mac and Linux?

The converter is entirely browser-based — it works on macOS, Linux, Windows, and any other platform with a modern web browser. No OS-specific software needed.

Will my AVIF image look the same as PDF?

The visual appearance is preserved as closely as the PDF format allows. Any differences are typically imperceptible to the human eye in normal viewing.

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