AVIF to GIF: When and Why to Convert
AVIF is a superior format in almost every technical aspect — better compression, more colors, HDR support. But GIF remains the king of universal compatibility for animations.
When to convert AVIF to GIF:
- Sharing animations on platforms that don't support AVIF
- Using in messaging apps like WhatsApp, Telegram, or Discord
- Posting on forums or social media that require GIF format
- Embedding in emails where AVIF won't display
Note: GIF is limited to 256 colors per frame. Converting from AVIF (which supports millions of colors) to GIF may result in some color reduction. For static images, consider converting to PNG or JPG instead.