FAX to AVIF Converter

FAX to AVIF — fax image conversion online free

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Fast Turnaround

Most FAX to AVIF conversions complete within seconds. Optimized cloud servers process files efficiently.

File Safety First

All uploaded FAX data is deleted post-conversion. AVIF files are cleaned from servers within 24 hours.

Archive Modernization

Move FAX documents to AVIF format — accessible without specialized fax software or legacy hardware.

How to convert FAX to AVIF

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

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Choose avif 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 avif file right afterwards

About formats

FAX is a generic image file extension associated with facsimile transmission formats standardized by the ITU-T (formerly CCITT), with the underlying Group 3 compression standard ratified in 1980. FAX files typically contain monochrome (1-bit, black and white) image data compressed using the Modified Huffman (MH) encoding defined in ITU-T Recommendation T.4, which assigns variable-length codes to run lengths of consecutive white or black pixels along each scanline. The standard resolution for Group 3 fax is 204x98 dpi (normal mode) or 204x196 dpi (fine mode), reflecting the capabilities of thermal and laser fax machines of the era. FAX files encountered digitally are often raw Group 3 encoded bitstreams or TIFF wrappers with CCITT Group 3 compression (TIFF compression tag 3). The Group 3 encoding scheme is highly efficient for typical business documents — pages with mostly white space and black text — achieving compression ratios of 10:1 to 20:1 compared to uncompressed bitmaps. One advantage is universal fax system compatibility: Group 3 encoding is the mandatory baseline for all fax machines worldwide, meaning FAX files contain data in exactly the format transmitted over telephone lines, preserving the original fax data without transcoding losses. The format's role in business communications history provides another dimension — billions of fax transmissions using this encoding moved legal documents, medical records, and business correspondence for decades, and archived FAX files represent an important documentary record. FAX images can be viewed and converted using LibreOffice, ImageMagick, GIMP, and standard document management systems.
Developer: ITU-T
Initial release: 1980
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

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert FAX to AVIF?

Converting FAX to AVIF makes fax content viewable on any device — no specialized fax software required.

What tools read AVIF files?

AVIF files can be opened with modern web browsers (Chrome, Firefox), GIMP, or Paint.NET.

Are all details preserved in the AVIF output?

Every detail in your FAX file carries over to AVIF. The conversion preserves sharpness and readability.

Is the online FAX to AVIF converter free?

Standard FAX to AVIF conversion is free. Premium tiers exist for heavy users needing more throughput.

Can I upload a batch of FAX files?

Upload a batch of FAX files and each will be independently converted to AVIF — all downloadable separately.

Are my uploaded files kept private?

Absolutely. Uploaded FAX files are deleted after conversion and AVIF results are purged within 24 hours.