AV1 Image File Format
General Information
| Title | AVIF File Extension |
| Extension | .avif |
| Full Form | AV1 Image File Format |
| File Type | Image File |
| Developer | Alliance for Open Media |
| MIME Type | image/avif |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store images |
| Additional Functions | Supports animation |
| Features | High efficiency, Lossy and lossless compression |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | Yes |
| Editable | With software |
Use Cases
| Web Images | Yes |
| Photography | Yes |
| Digital Art | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Low |
| Best Practices | Validate files, Update software |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2019 |
| Latest Version | Part of AV1 (2020) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .heif, .jpg, .png, .webp |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Microsoft Paint |
Free | Windows |
 Google Chrome |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |
 Mozilla Firefox |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |