File Extension Library


.AVIF File Extension

  • Developer by: Google Inc.
  • Category: Bitmap image Files

What are .AVIF files and how to open them?

Can't open .AVIF file? Are you wondering what it contains? On our site we will explain to you what this file is, what it is used for and what software opens the .AVIF file.

What is a .AVIF file extension?

.AVIF file extension is created by Google Inc.. .AVIF has been classified as Bitmap image Files.

.AVIF is AV1 Image File Format

The avif file extension is associated with the AV1 Image File Format, developed by Alliance for Open Media (AOMedia).

AOMedia develops royalty-free technology for multimedia delivery. AV1 is used to store picture images on websites. It is similar to HEIF/HEIC format.


How to open:

Use compatible tools to work with *.avif files.

How to convert:

Possibly can be exported to other formats.

How to fix problems with .AVIF files

  1. You need to update the application that you normally use to open .AVIF files. Only the latest version of the software supports the current .AVIF file format
  2. You need to check the .AVIF file for viruses. To do this, you need to scan it with a popular antivirus (Norton, Nod32, Kaspersky, Dr.Web, etc.)