{"id":9400,"date":"2024-06-20T13:47:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-20T11:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shortpixel.com/blog\/?p=9400"},"modified":"2024-11-21T16:14:58","modified_gmt":"2024-11-21T14:14:58","slug":"convert-jpg-to-avif","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shortpixel.com\/blog\/convert-jpg-to-avif\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Best Ways to Convert JPG to AVIF Images to Save 50% Storage"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The AVIF image formation solves a vital modern-day problem of maintaining satisfactory storage distribution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Comparing JPG formats, <a href=\"https:\/\/shortpixel.com/blog\/what-is-avif-and-why-is-it-good\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/shortpixel.com/blog\/what-is-avif-and-why-is-it-good\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AVIF saves 50%<\/a> or more storage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But it creates another one!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Converting all your existing images to AVIF can be another problem you need help with.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But we can help you convert JPG to AVIF images using our expertise in pioneering AVIF image creation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we&#8217;ll show you how to convert JPG to AVIF images to save 50% storage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-palette-color-8-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-239228e0 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"border-color:#888888;border-width:1px;border-radius:20px;padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-6c531013 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-outermost-icon-block\"><div class=\"icon-container\" style=\"width:25px;transform:rotate(0deg) scaleX(1) scaleY(1)\"><svg 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d=\"m22.77,25.46c-.68,0-1.37-.26-1.9-.79l-7.56-7.56c-1.05-1.05-1.05-2.75,0-3.79,1.05-1.04,2.74-1.04,3.78,0l7.57,7.57c1.05,1.04,1.05,2.75,0,3.79-.52.53-1.21.79-1.9.79h0Z\"><\/path><path d=\"m15.21,78.42c-.68,0-1.37-.26-1.89-.78-1.05-1.04-1.05-2.74,0-3.79l7.57-7.57c1.04-1.04,2.73-1.04,3.78,0,1.05,1.05,1.05,2.75,0,3.79l-7.57,7.57c-.53.52-1.21.78-1.89.78h0Z\"><\/path><path d=\"m68.18,25.46c-.68,0-1.37-.26-1.9-.79-1.04-1.04-1.04-2.74,0-3.78l7.57-7.57c1.04-1.04,2.74-1.05,3.78,0,1.05,1.05,1.05,2.74,0,3.79l-7.56,7.56c-.52.53-1.21.79-1.9.79h0Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Quick Takeaways<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>AVIF saves 50% or more storage compared to JPG, making it a space-efficient image format.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AVIF supports features like transparency (PNG) and animation (GIF), plus it works with HDR images.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can convert JPG to AVIF easily using various tools, including <a href=\"https:\/\/shortpixel.com\/online-image-compression\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/shortpixel.com\/online-image-compression\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ShortPixel<\/a>, Photoshop, and WordPress plugins.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AVIF improves Core Web Vitals, particularly Largest Contentful Paint (LCP), which boosts site performance.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AVIF&#8217;s adoption is growing as more browsers add <a href=\"https:\/\/caniuse.com\/avif\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/caniuse.com\/avif\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">support<\/a>, making it a modern, versatile image format.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is an AVIF Image File?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/aomedia.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alliance for Open Media<\/a>&nbsp;created AVIF image files in search of a higher-quality image format with a 50% smaller file size than JPG.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It supports 8, 10, and 12-bit color depths, film grain preservation, transparency like PNG images, and GIF\u2013style animations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>An AVIF file (AV1 Image File) is a modern image file based on the AV1 HEIF image compression. It takes significantly less space when supporting HDR and animated images.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Under <a href=\"https:\/\/w3techs.com\/technologies\/details\/im-avif\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1% of websites use AVIF images<\/a>, but that number is growing as major browsers such as Chrome, Mozilla, and Safari add support for this image format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want an all-in-one image format that is as flexible as JPG, as transparent as PNG, and supports animation-like GIF formats, AVIF is the way to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Would You Convert JPG to AVIF Images?&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>AVIF is the modern all-in-one image format. It offers more benefits than older image formats such as <a href=\"https:\/\/shortpixel.com\/blog\/jpg-vs-png-best-file-format-wordpress\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/shortpixel.com\/blog\/jpg-vs-png-best-file-format-wordpress\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">JPG and PNG<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AVIF supports both<a href=\"https:\/\/shortpixel.com\/blog\/difference-lossy-and-lossless-image-compression\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> lossy and lossless compression<\/a>. It achieves an impressive 50% smaller file size compared to JPG. It improves <a href=\"https:\/\/web.dev\/articles\/lcp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Largest Contentful Paint<\/a> (LCP) performance, a crucial element of Core Web Vitals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>LCP contributes to <a href=\"https:\/\/paulcalvano.com\/2021-06-07-lcp-httparchive\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">42%<\/a> of Core Web Vitals. Thus, AVIF can directly impact website loading speed and user experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the same compression rate, AVIF delivers better image quality than JPG. It also boasts HDR support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, AVIF supports a wide color gamut. It enables accurate and vibrant color reproduction. It helps applications that require high-quality visuals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Likewise, AVIF supports different resolutions and quality levels. It enhances adaptability to diverse networks and responsiveness to various displays.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/caniuse.com\/avif\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"343\" src=\"https:\/\/shortpixel.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/avif-image-format-browser-support-stat.png\" alt=\"avif image format browser support stat\" class=\"wp-image-9470\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shortpixel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/avif-image-format-browser-support-stat.png 1200w, https:\/\/shortpixel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/avif-image-format-browser-support-stat-300x86.png 300w, https:\/\/shortpixel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/avif-image-format-browser-support-stat-1024x293.png 1024w, https:\/\/shortpixel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/avif-image-format-browser-support-stat-768x220.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>JPG vs. AVIF<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite becoming the most versatile image format, JPG remains the weakest. When you compress or edit it, the quality suffers significantly. However, due to its smaller size and flexibility, it is widely used and appreciated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>AVIF is the superior replacement for JPG, which we have all been looking for our entire lives. It&#8217;s significantly smaller in size, extremely flexible, and supports transparency and animated colors like GIF images.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Test <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We converted a <a href=\"https:\/\/shortpixel.com\/blog\/what-is-avif-and-why-is-it-good\/#test-1-cr2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">150&#215;150 WordPress thumbnail <\/a>to AVIF and WebP using ShortPixel&#8217;s API and Glossy optimization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Original JPG: 5.3 KB<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>WebP: 2.6 KB (<strong>51%<\/strong>&nbsp;smaller)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>AVIF: 2.2 KB (<strong>58%<\/strong>&nbsp;smaller)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5 Best Ways to Convert JPG to AVIF Images to Save 50% Storage<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You can convert JPG to AVIF images without losing quality, whether using a Windows or Mac device or browsing the web.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some of the best ways to use these technologies to convert JPG to AVIF images:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Convert JPG to AVIF Online Using ShortPixel\u00a0<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can easily generate AVIF images using ShortPixel&#8217;s online image compressor. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s how:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Open the <a href=\"https:\/\/shortpixel.com\/online-image-compression\">ShortPixel Online Compressor<\/a> in your browser.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Choose your preferred compression method: lossy, lossless, or glossy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose Lossy for maximum compression, Glossy for balanced compression, and Lossless for the highest quality compression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then, navigate to <strong>Settings<\/strong> and enable <strong>Generate AVIF<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shortpixel.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/convert-jpeg-to-avif-shortpixel-avif-converter.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/shortpixel.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/convert-jpeg-to-avif-shortpixel-avif-converter.png\" alt=\"convert jpg to avif using the shortpixel avif converter\" class=\"wp-image-9460\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shortpixel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/convert-jpeg-to-avif-shortpixel-avif-converter.png 1000w, https:\/\/shortpixel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/convert-jpeg-to-avif-shortpixel-avif-converter-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/shortpixel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/convert-jpeg-to-avif-shortpixel-avif-converter-768x429.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Upload the image that you want to convert, whether it&#8217;s a JPG, PNG, or GIF. After compressing the image in seconds, the AVIF file download option will appear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click on the option to download the file to get your converted image.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Convert JPG to AVIF Images Using Adobe Photoshop<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Adobe Photoshop still doesn&#8217;t support AVIF natively. However, you can still convert your JPG images to AVIF using Photoshop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll need to install a plugin in Photoshop to convert image to AVIF. Here&#8217;s how to do that:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1: Install the Plugin<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit the plugin&#8217;s GitHub page to <a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/0xC0000054\/avif-format\/releases\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">download<\/a> the latest stable version.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shortpixel.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/download-avif-plugin-for-photoshop.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/shortpixel.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/download-avif-plugin-for-photoshop.png\" alt=\"download avif plugin for photoshop\" class=\"wp-image-9480\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shortpixel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/download-avif-plugin-for-photoshop.png 1000w, https:\/\/shortpixel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/download-avif-plugin-for-photoshop-300x210.png 300w, https:\/\/shortpixel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/download-avif-plugin-for-photoshop-768x538.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the download is complete, unzip the package and copy the <strong>.8bi<\/strong> file.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Locate your Adobe Photoshop plugins folder and paste the <strong>.8bi<\/strong> there. You can find it at:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>C: Drive &gt; Program Files &gt; Adobe &gt; Adobe Photoshop 2023 &gt; Plug-ins<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If asked, press the <strong>Continue<\/strong> button to confirm installing the plugin.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2: Start Converting JPG to AVIF Images in Photoshop<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Open the JPG image you want to convert to AVIF.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Navigate to <strong>File &gt; Save As<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose &#8220;<strong>AV1 Image(*.AVIF) <\/strong>&#8221; as the format from the dropdown menu and click <strong>Save<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shortpixel.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/convert-jpg-to-avif-using-adobe-photoshop.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/shortpixel.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/convert-jpg-to-avif-using-adobe-photoshop.jpg\" alt=\"convert jpg to avif using adobe photoshop.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-9478\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shortpixel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/convert-jpg-to-avif-using-adobe-photoshop.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/shortpixel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/convert-jpg-to-avif-using-adobe-photoshop-300x90.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shortpixel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/convert-jpg-to-avif-using-adobe-photoshop-768x230.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Convert JPG to AVIF in Adobe Photoshop<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3: Customize the AVIF Images Using AVIF Options&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You will get multiple AVIF image setting here, mostly about quality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Choose <strong>Compression Quality<\/strong> from a scale of 0-100 and Compression Speed from 3 options.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shortpixel.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/avif-option-on-adobe-photoshop-while-convert-jpeg-to-avif.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"515\" src=\"https:\/\/shortpixel.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/avif-option-on-adobe-photoshop-while-convert-jpeg-to-avif.jpg\" alt=\"avif options on adobe photoshop while convert jpeg to avif\" class=\"wp-image-9482\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shortpixel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/avif-option-on-adobe-photoshop-while-convert-jpeg-to-avif.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/shortpixel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/avif-option-on-adobe-photoshop-while-convert-jpeg-to-avif-300x155.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shortpixel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/avif-option-on-adobe-photoshop-while-convert-jpeg-to-avif-768x396.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Select <strong>Chroma Subsampling<\/strong> rates for the <strong>Best Quality<\/strong> or <strong>Best Compression<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, select the <strong>Image Depth<\/strong> option from the custom menu and other necessary settings such as <strong>Alpha Options<\/strong> and <strong>Metadata<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Convert JPG to AVIF Images on Linux&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Converseen is one of the best and simplest Linux apps for converting JPG to AVIF. It allows you to convert your images with a few simple steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> First, download the <a href=\"https:\/\/converseen.fasterland.net\/download-for-linux\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Converseen app from here<\/a> and install it on your PC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Now, open the Converseen app. Then, add JPG images that you want to convert to AVIF.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can add images by clicking <strong>Add Images<\/strong> in the top-left corner after clicking <strong>Open Images<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Now, choose AVIF from the Conversion Formats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, you can set the compression level. After that, click on <strong>Convert <\/strong>to initiate the JPG to AVIF conversion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wait until Converseen completes the tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Convert JPG to AVIF on WordPress<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No worries if you have a WordPress website and want to convert all JPG to AVIF images. You can easily accomplish this using some cool WordPress AVIF image converter plugins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s look at some of the best JPG to AVIF converter plugins for WordPress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">ShortPixel<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/shortpixel-image-optimiser\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ShortPixel<\/a> is the first WordPress plugin to create AVIF images. It&#8217;s the pioneer tool in creating and compressing AVIF images on WordPress using <a href=\"https:\/\/shortpixel.com\/blog\/introducing-smartcompress\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/shortpixel.com\/blog\/introducing-smartcompress\/\">smart compression algorithms<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"#how_to_use_avif_images_in_wordpress\" data-type=\"internal\" data-id=\"#how_to_use_avif_images_in_wordpress\">Check below<\/a> for a step-by-step guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Convert for Media<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/webp-converter-for-media\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/webp-converter-for-media\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Convert for Media<\/a> is another good media conversion plugin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With AVIF support now included in the Pro version, the plugin offers a significant upgrade for image compression. AVIF is the next generation of image formats, offering better compression and image quality compared to WebP.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By converting to AVIF, your website can experience lighter, faster loading times, all without compromising on image quality. It\u2019s a great way to improve website performance and even boost your SEO rankings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">AVIF Express<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/avif-express\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/avif-express\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AVIF Express<\/a> is another dedicated WordPress AVIF converter plugin. When uploading, it automatically converts JPG, PNG, and WebP images to AVIF.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides, it serves converted AVIF images on web pages. It also allows bulk conversion of uploaded images.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If a browser doesn&#8217;t support AVIF images, it will automatically serve WebP images. AVIF Express is also fully compatible with CDNs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Convert JPG to AVIF Images in Bulk\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Converting a few JPGs to AVIF is easy \u2014 you can do it with image editing tools. However, when you need to convert JPGs to AVIF in bulk, it can take a lot of time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Any WordPress plugin can batch convert JPG to AVIF images for WordPress websites. But what&#8217;s the solution for other websites?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xnview.com\/en\/xnconvert\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Xnconvert Bulk Image Converte<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.xnview.com\/en\/xnconvert\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">r<\/a> Tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use an image-converting tool like Xnconvert. It smoothly and efficiently converts JPG to AVIF images, and it&#8217;s free!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s how to convert JPGs to AVIF in bulk using Xnconvert:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 1: Download and Install Xnconvert.<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>First and foremost, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.xnview.com\/en\/xnconvert\/#downloads\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">download<\/a> and install Xnconvert on your computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once the installation is complete, open Xnconvert.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 2: Add Bulk JPG Files for Converting to AVIF<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Xnconvert allows you to add files one by one or the folder containing the JPG files. To add files or a folder, go to the left corner of Xnconvert and select the image files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shortpixel.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Xnconvert-jpg-to-avf-batch-convert-tool.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1001\" height=\"747\" src=\"https:\/\/shortpixel.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Xnconvert-jpg-to-avf-batch-convert-tool.png\" alt=\"Xnconvert jpg to avf batch convert tool\" class=\"wp-image-9485\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shortpixel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Xnconvert-jpg-to-avf-batch-convert-tool.png 1001w, https:\/\/shortpixel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Xnconvert-jpg-to-avf-batch-convert-tool-300x224.png 300w, https:\/\/shortpixel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Xnconvert-jpg-to-avf-batch-convert-tool-768x573.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1001px) 100vw, 1001px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Step 3: Convert JPG to AVIF<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Go to the Output tab and set AVIF as the output format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also configure the output image quality from the settings. After selecting the output format, click &#8220;<strong>Convert<\/strong>.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shortpixel.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Xnconvert-jpg-to-avf-batch-convert-tool-settings.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1001\" height=\"743\" src=\"https:\/\/shortpixel.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Xnconvert-jpg-to-avf-batch-convert-tool-settings.png\" alt=\"Xnconvert jpg to avf batch convert tool settings\" class=\"wp-image-9486\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shortpixel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Xnconvert-jpg-to-avf-batch-convert-tool-settings.png 1001w, https:\/\/shortpixel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Xnconvert-jpg-to-avf-batch-convert-tool-settings-300x223.png 300w, https:\/\/shortpixel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Xnconvert-jpg-to-avf-batch-convert-tool-settings-768x570.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1001px) 100vw, 1001px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Use AVIF Images in WordPress?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>AVIF images are an excellent choice for enhancing website performance due to their superior compression and quality. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>WordPress now <a href=\"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/core\/2024\/02\/23\/wordpress-6-5-adds-avif-support\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/make.wordpress.org\/core\/2024\/02\/23\/wordpress-6-5-adds-avif-support\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">supports AVIF<\/a>, so you can upload and display AVIF images directly, or generate them using a plugin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since AVIF isn&#8217;t supported by all browsers yet, it&#8217;s a good idea to stick with uploading JPG\/PNG files as usual, and use a plugin like ShortPixel Image Optimizer to automatically generate and serve AVIF images to compatible browsers, while still providing fallbacks for the original formats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s how to do it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1: Install and Activate <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/shortpixel-image-optimiser\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/shortpixel-image-optimiser\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ShortPixel Image Optimizer<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Go to your WordPress dashboard.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navigate to <strong>Plugins \u2192 Add New<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Search for <strong>ShortPixel Image Optimizer<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Click <strong>Install Now<\/strong> and then <strong>Activate<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shortpixel.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ShortPixel-image-optimizer.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1379\" height=\"723\" src=\"https:\/\/shortpixel.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ShortPixel-image-optimizer.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11344\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shortpixel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ShortPixel-image-optimizer.png 1379w, https:\/\/shortpixel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ShortPixel-image-optimizer-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/shortpixel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ShortPixel-image-optimizer-1024x537.png 1024w, https:\/\/shortpixel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/ShortPixel-image-optimizer-768x403.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1379px) 100vw, 1379px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2: Configure ShortPixel to Generate AVIF<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>After activation, go to <strong>Settings \u2192 ShortPixel<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Navigate to the <strong>WebP\/AVIF &amp; CDN <\/strong>tab.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enable the option <strong>Create AVIF images<\/strong>. This allows ShortPixel to automatically convert your images to AVIF format on upload.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shortpixel.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/create-AVIF-images-using-SPIO.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1859\" height=\"959\" src=\"https:\/\/shortpixel.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/create-AVIF-images-using-SPIO.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11854\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shortpixel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/create-AVIF-images-using-SPIO.png 1859w, https:\/\/shortpixel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/create-AVIF-images-using-SPIO-300x155.png 300w, https:\/\/shortpixel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/create-AVIF-images-using-SPIO-1024x528.png 1024w, https:\/\/shortpixel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/create-AVIF-images-using-SPIO-768x396.png 768w, https:\/\/shortpixel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/create-AVIF-images-using-SPIO-1536x792.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1859px) 100vw, 1859px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3: Serve AVIF Images on the Front-End<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Navigate to the <strong>WebP\/AVIF &amp; CDN <\/strong>tab.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enable the option to <strong>Serve WebP\/AVIF images from locally hosted files<\/strong>, or <strong>Deliver the next generation images using the ShortPixel CDN<\/strong>, depending on your preferences. It should be one option or another.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shortpixel.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/serve-avif-images-shortpixel.png\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1791\" height=\"984\" src=\"https:\/\/shortpixel.com/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/serve-avif-images-shortpixel.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11855\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/shortpixel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/serve-avif-images-shortpixel.png 1791w, https:\/\/shortpixel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/serve-avif-images-shortpixel-300x165.png 300w, https:\/\/shortpixel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/serve-avif-images-shortpixel-1024x563.png 1024w, https:\/\/shortpixel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/serve-avif-images-shortpixel-768x422.png 768w, https:\/\/shortpixel.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/serve-avif-images-shortpixel-1536x844.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1791px) 100vw, 1791px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>That&#8217;s it! ShortPixel will now serve AVIF images on your site where supported. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just a reminder: make sure to optimize your images (those added before installing the plugin) to generate AVIF versions. For any future uploads, AVIF will be generated automatically during compression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Small AVIF images result in the fastest website loading speed. You also save storage and speed up your page loading time by double.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some users may continue to use older browsers that don&#8217;t support AVIF images. But adaptation for modern image formats is increasing over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To balance converting JPG to AVIF images and maintaining the quality, you must pick a system that keeps both in your favor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>How do you like these JPG to AVIF image conversion methods and tools? Is there anything else we missed?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-border-color has-palette-color-4-border-color has-palette-color-6-background-color has-background is-vertical is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-e21fc307 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-width:1px;border-radius:20px;margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cta-heading\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-right:0;margin-bottom:0;margin-left:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">Convert JPG to AVIF for free!<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Compress images and generate AVIF files for free using ShortPixel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/shortpixel.com\/online-image-compression\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get Started<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1732194063186\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Why image save as AVIF?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>AVIF offers better compression and image quality compared to other formats like JPEG or PNG. It reduces file sizes while maintaining high-quality visuals, making websites load faster and save bandwidth.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1732194077568\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What can open an AVIF file?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>AVIF files can be opened with most modern web browsers like Chrome, Firefox, and Edge. You can also view them using image editing software like GIMP, Photoshop, or apps on Android and Windows 11.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1732194080082\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Should I use AVIF images?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>Yes, using AVIF images can be a good choice. They offer better compression and quality than older formats like JPEG or PNG, meaning faster load times and less bandwidth usage without sacrificing image clarity. However, you should consider browser compatibility and ensure your audience can view them easily.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1732194083263\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What is the difference between JPG and AVIF?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>The main difference between JPG and AVIF is compression and image quality. AVIF uses more advanced compression, allowing for smaller file sizes while maintaining better image quality, especially for complex images like photos with lots of detail. JPG, while widely supported, tends to produce larger files with more visible compression artifacts at similar file sizes. 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