How to Convert JPEG to AVIF on macOS

A screenshot of Kompressor for macOS converting JPEG to AVIF

Steps

  1. Download Kompressor on the Mac App Store for free
  2. Open the Kompressor app
  3. Drag and drop your JPEG image(s) into Kompressor
  4. Select AVIF as your output format
  5. Adjust compression settings as needed
  6. Click on the (play) button to convert your JPEG image(s) offline

Advantages of AVIF over JPEG

  • Smaller file sizes (typically 30-50% smaller than JPEG)
  • Superior compression efficiency using AV1 codec technology
  • Better preservation of details at lower file sizes
  • Support for both lossy and lossless compression
  • Alpha channel transparency support
  • Higher bit depth support (up to 12-bit)
  • HDR (High Dynamic Range) image support
  • Growing support in modern browsers and platforms
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