Images conversion
Convert AVIF to JPG
Updated Jul 2026
AVIF is a newer image format used by some websites and cameras because it compresses well, but many apps, editors, and older devices still can't open it. To convert AVIF to JPG, open the file in a converter and export it as JPG. Doing this on your own computer means the image never has to be uploaded anywhere to get converted.
- Extension
- .avif
- Type
- Images
- Typically
- Next-gen web images
- Compression
- Lossy
- Transparency
- Supported
- Extension
- .jpg
- Type
- Images
- Typically
- The universal photo format
- Compression
- Lossy
- Transparency
- None
- Metadata
- Carries EXIF
Convert AVIF to JPG on your own computer. Nothing uploads.
How to convert AVIF to JPG
- Open Morphjet and drag in the AVIF file, or a whole folder of them, at once.
- Choose JPG as the output format, and set a quality level if you want a smaller file.
- Convert. The JPGs are written next to your originals, and nothing leaves your machine.
AVIF vs JPG: what actually changes
| AVIF | JPG | |
|---|---|---|
| Opens everywhere | No, limited support in editors, older browsers, and some operating systems | Yes, universal support |
| File size | Smaller, often less than half of JPG at similar quality | Larger, but still compact |
| Quality | High, efficient modern compression | Very good, with a small one-time loss on export |
| Transparency | Yes | No, transparent areas get filled with a solid background |
| Metadata support | Limited, and often stripped by the tool that created it | Yes, JPG carries EXIF data like date and camera |
When to convert, and when not to
Convert AVIF to JPG when you need to open the image in software that doesn't support AVIF yet, share it somewhere that expects a standard photo format, or edit it in a program that only reads JPG.
Keep the AVIF original if the image has transparency you need, or if you're just archiving it for the web, since AVIF already holds strong quality in a smaller file than JPG.
Why not just use an online converter?
Some AVIF to JPG converters are just websites that ask you to upload your image, run the conversion on a remote server, and hand it back. That means your photo passes through a stranger's server, even briefly. Converting on your own computer keeps the file, and whatever it shows, on your machine the whole time.
Questions
Does converting AVIF to JPG lose quality?
A little. JPG re-compresses the image on export, so there's a small, one-time quality loss. For most everyday uses it isn't noticeable, but AVIF at the same file size usually looks a bit sharper.
What happens to transparency when I convert AVIF to JPG?
JPG doesn't support transparency at all, so any transparent or semi-transparent areas in the AVIF get filled in with a solid color, usually white. If you need to keep transparency, convert to PNG instead.
Why can't I just open the AVIF file directly?
AVIF is still fairly new, so a lot of photo editors, older phones, and some Windows and Mac apps either can't open it or need an extra plugin. JPG works pretty much everywhere without any extra setup.
Can I convert AVIF to JPG without uploading it anywhere?
Yes. A desktop app like Morphjet converts the file locally on your computer, so it never has to travel over the internet to reach a conversion server.
Can I convert a whole folder of AVIF images at once?
Yes, you can drag in a full folder and Morphjet will convert every AVIF file in it to JPG in one pass.
Morphjet converts AVIF, JPG, and 1,800+ other formats, all on your machine. Launching this July.