Convert AVIF to PNG on iPhone, iPad, and Mac — Free, No App Download
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You can convert AVIF to PNG on iPhone, iPad, or Mac right in Safari — no app download, no desktop software required. The conversion runs in the browser, so your files never leave your device.
Apple devices encounter AVIF files frequently — websites serve images in AVIF to save bandwidth, and those files sometimes need to be converted before use in apps, documents, or shared with others who do not have AVIF support.
Why AVIF files show up on Apple devices
Safari on iPhone and Mac has supported AVIF since iOS 16 and macOS Ventura. This means websites can serve AVIF images to your Apple device, and Safari will display them correctly. However, downloading or saving those images may give you a file with an .avif extension that other apps cannot open.
Common scenarios where you end up with an AVIF on an Apple device:
- Saving an image from a website in Chrome or Safari on iPhone
- Downloading a product photo from an e-commerce site that uses AVIF
- Receiving an AVIF file via email, Slack, or AirDrop from someone with a modern browser
- Screenshot automation or web scraping tools that capture AVIF images
The result is an .avif file that Photos might preview but Keynote, Pages, or older apps cannot accept. Converting to PNG solves this across the board.
How to convert AVIF to PNG in Safari on iPhone or iPad
- Open Safari on your iPhone or iPad
- Go to wildandfreetools.com/converter-tools/avif-to-png/
- Tap the drop zone — your Files app opens; locate and select your AVIF file
- Tap Convert
- The PNG file downloads to your Downloads folder automatically
The entire process takes under 30 seconds for a typical image. No app is installed, nothing stays on the server, and you can close Safari immediately after downloading.
Finding the downloaded PNG on iPhone: Go to the Files app, then iCloud Drive or On My iPhone, and look in the Downloads folder. You can share it directly from there to any app.
Note: If Safari blocks the download or asks for permission to download files, tap Allow. This is a standard browser download prompt, not specific to this tool.
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On Mac, the browser method is the fastest option:
- Open Safari, Chrome, Firefox, or any browser on your Mac
- Go to wildandfreetools.com/converter-tools/avif-to-png/
- Drag your AVIF file from Finder directly onto the drop zone — or click to browse
- Click Convert
- The PNG downloads to your Downloads folder
Mac-specific alternative — Preview: If you only have one or two files and already have macOS Ventura or later, you can open the AVIF in Preview (right-click → Open With → Preview), then File → Export, and choose PNG. This is a valid option for occasional one-off conversions.
The browser method has advantages over Preview for bulk files: drop multiple AVIFs, convert them all, and get all PNGs at once without manually exporting each one. See also our guide on batch converting AVIF to PNG free.
Does this work on older iPhones and Macs?
| Device/OS | Browser support | Works? |
|---|---|---|
| iPhone (iOS 16+) | Safari 16+ | Yes |
| iPhone (iOS 15 or earlier) | Safari 15 (limited AVIF) | Partial — may not decode all AVIF |
| Mac (macOS Ventura+) | Safari 16+, Chrome, Firefox | Yes |
| Mac (macOS Monterey) | Chrome 108+, Firefox 93+ | Yes via Chrome or Firefox |
| iPad (iPadOS 16+) | Safari 16+ | Yes |
If Safari on an older iOS does not decode the AVIF correctly, install Chrome from the App Store — Chrome has supported AVIF since version 85 and works on iOS 16 and later, providing a fallback even when Safari is outdated.
Related: how to convert AVIF to PNG on Windows and Linux.
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Open Free AVIF to PNG ConverterFrequently Asked Questions
Can I convert AVIF to PNG on iPhone without an app?
Yes. Open wildandfreetools.com/converter-tools/avif-to-png/ in Safari on iPhone, select your AVIF file, and download the PNG. No app installation required.
Does the AVIF to PNG converter work in Safari on Mac?
Yes. Safari 16 and later on macOS Ventura and above support AVIF decoding. The tool will convert your file directly in Safari.
Where do the converted PNG files go on iPhone?
They download to the Files app — either in iCloud Drive/Downloads or On My iPhone/Downloads, depending on your Safari download settings.
Can I use macOS Preview to convert AVIF to PNG instead?
Yes, if you have macOS Ventura or later. Open the AVIF in Preview, then File > Export > PNG. The browser tool is faster for multiple files since you can batch convert them all at once.
Does this work on older iPhones with iOS 15?
iOS 15 has partial AVIF support via Safari 15. For full compatibility, use Chrome on iOS 16+ or update to a newer iOS version.
Priya specializes in high-performance browser tools using modern browser APIs. She leads image and PDF tool development at WildandFree, with a background in frontend engineering at a digital agency in Austin.
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