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AVIF vs WebP: Which Should You Use?

AVIF and WebP both beat legacy JPG by a wide margin, but they differ on compression efficiency, encode speed, browser support, and tooling maturity. This comparison breaks down where each one wins so you can pick the right format for your project.

DimensionAVIFWebP
Compression efficiency20–30% smaller than WebP at matched quality25–34% smaller than JPG; the previous-generation winner
Browser support (2026)Chrome 85+, Firefox 93+, Safari 16+, Edge 121+ (~92% of users)All modern browsers including Safari 14+ (~97% of users)
Encode speedSlow — 5–20× slower than WebP for the same imageFast — runs comfortably in serverless and at request time
Lossless modeSupported but slower; modest savings vs WebP losslessExcellent for graphics, text, and UI screenshots
AnimationSupported but tooling is newerMature and widely-supported
Best forPhotos and hero images on modern websitesStatic graphics, screenshots, or universal modern fallback

Recommendation

Use AVIF as your primary format for photos and large images, with WebP as the fallback for the long tail of older browsers, and JPG as a final safety net. For sharp graphics, screenshots, and UI elements, prefer WebP lossless or PNG.

Frequently asked questions

Is AVIF better than WebP?

Use AVIF as your primary format for photos and large images, with WebP as the fallback for the long tail of older browsers, and JPG as a final safety net. For sharp graphics, screenshots, and UI elements, prefer WebP lossless or PNG.

Can I convert between AVIF and WebP?

Yes. Converter.Plus runs both directions entirely in your browser — drop a file, choose the target format, download the result. No upload, no signup, no per-file limit.

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JPG to AVIF Converter
Cut JPG payloads up to 50% with AVIF — the best modern image codec for Core Web Vitals. Convert in batch, in your browser, with no upload and no signup.
JPG to WebP Converter
Cut JPG file sizes 25–35% with no visible quality loss by re-encoding to WebP — perfect for Core Web Vitals, lower CDN bills, and faster mobile pages. Runs entirely in your browser.