An AVIF file that won't open always seems to strike at the worst possible time. Maybe it's a job application photo and the deadline is five minutes out, or a client just emailed over their logo and your design software refuses to even preview it. Whatever the reason, converting it to JPG almost always clears the problem up in under a minute. Here are three ways to actually do it.
Key Takeaways
- The fastest method is a free browser-based converter, no installation, done in seconds.
- Quality loss from AVIF to JPG is small and rarely something you'd notice at normal settings.
- You can batch-convert an entire folder at once if you're clearing out a lot of files.
- JPG opens in essentially every image viewer, editor, and platform, which is exactly why it's the safest fallback.
Method 1: Use a free online AVIF to JPG converter (fastest)
This is the right call for almost everyone, since it needs no software, no account, and works on any device with a browser, including a phone or tablet in a pinch. Our own AVIF to JPG converter works exactly this way.
- Open the AVIF to JPG tool.
- Upload the AVIF file, or drag and drop it straight into the browser window.
- Select JPG as the output format and click Convert.
- Download your converted JPG, or the whole batch if you converted more than one file at once.
The whole thing usually takes a few seconds per image. If you're cleaning out a folder full of AVIFs, say a photographer wrapping up a shoot who exported everything as AVIF to save space, you can queue up dozens of files and convert them all together instead of doing it one at a time.
Method 2: Open the AVIF in a browser, then save it as JPG
If you just need a single quick conversion and don't feel like opening a dedicated tool, your browser can act as a rough workaround in a pinch.
- Right-click the AVIF file and choose Open With, then pick your browser (Chrome, Firefox, and Edge all work fine for this).
- Once the image loads in the browser tab, right-click directly on the image.
- Some browsers give you a Save Image As option with a format choice built in. Others don't, and you'll need a screenshot or a browser extension to actually get a JPG out of it.
This works in a pinch, but it's noticeably less reliable than a dedicated converter. Treat it as a backup option, not your first move.
Method 3: Convert using image editing software
If you're already working in an editor for another reason, converting there keeps everything inside one workflow instead of bouncing between tools.
- GIMP (free): Open the AVIF file, then go to File, Export As, and choose .jpg as the extension.
- Photoshop (2022 and newer): Open the AVIF directly, then use File, Save As, or File, Export, to save it as a JPG. Older Photoshop versions need the Camera Raw plugin updated first.
- Photopea (free, browser-based): A Photoshop-style tool that runs entirely in your browser, supports AVIF on import, and lets you export straight to JPG without installing anything.
This route makes the most sense when you're already editing the image anyway, cropping it, adjusting the color, whatever the case may be, and want the format conversion to happen as part of that same session.
Which method should you actually use?
For one file, or a whole folder of them, a browser-based converter is the fastest and most reliable choice for the vast majority of people. No install, no learning curve, and it handles a batch just as easily as a single image. Save the image editor route for situations where you're already making other edits anyway. If you're weighing which converter to trust with your files, we compared the most popular AVIF to JPG converters on speed, privacy, and daily limits.
Ready to convert? Convert your AVIF files to JPG here. Free, fast, and no software to install.
Frequently asked questions
Will I lose image quality converting AVIF to JPG?
A small amount, since JPG uses lossy compression, but it's not something you'd notice at normal quality settings.
Can I convert multiple AVIF files at once?
Yes, most online converters, including ours, support batch conversion so you can process a whole folder in one go.
Is it safe to upload my images to an online converter?
Look for tools that process files locally in your browser, or that clearly state files are deleted shortly after conversion rather than stored indefinitely.
