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Convert AVIF to JPG on Mac

AVIF is the newest image format with excellent compression, but device and software support is still catching up. Many apps, email clients, and older systems can't open AVIF files. Converting to JPG ensures your images are viewable on any device and in any application — with no compatibility worries.

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Why convert AVIF to JPG?

Universal compatibility — JPG works everywhere AVIF doesn't
Open converted images in any app, email client, or operating system
Batch convert hundreds of AVIF files to JPG at once
Adjustable quality to balance file size and visual quality
All processing happens locally on your Mac — files stay private
Preserve EXIF metadata during conversion

AVIF vs JPG file sizes

File Type	AVIF	JPG	Note
Web photo (1920×1080)	280 KB	620 KB	Larger but universal
Product image (2000×2000)	450 KB	980 KB	95% quality
Thumbnail (400×300)	35 KB	85 KB	90% quality

Conversion speed: 500 AVIF images in ~2 minutes on Apple Silicon

When to convert AVIF to JPG

Sharing images from modern web apps

Some web platforms now serve images as AVIF. When you save these images and need to share them, converting to JPG ensures everyone can open them.

Using AVIF images in presentations and documents

PowerPoint, Keynote, and Google Slides don't support AVIF. Convert to JPG to embed images in your presentations and documents.

Printing downloaded images

Print services and photo labs require JPG or TIFF. Convert AVIF downloads to JPG before sending to any print service.

Cross-platform image sharing

When sharing with colleagues or clients on Windows, Linux, or mobile, JPG is the safest format. No one needs special software to view JPG files.

How to convert AVIF to JPG on Mac

Open Picmal

Download and open Picmal on your Mac.

Add your AVIF files

Drag and drop your AVIF files or entire folders into Picmal.

Select JPG and convert

Choose JPG as the output format and click Convert.

AVIF vs JPG

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AVIF

AV1 Image File Format

Next-generation image format based on the royalty-free AV1 video codec developed by the Alliance for Open Media (AOMedia). Netflix's 2020 research showed AVIF achieves 50% better compression than JPEG at equivalent perceptual quality.

Best for

Web performance optimization and modern websites

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JPG

Joint Photographic Experts Group

The most widely supported image format, standardized as ITU-T T.81 in 1992. JPG (also called JPEG) is compatible with virtually every device and application, and remains the universal default for photographic content.

Best for

Sharing photos, web uploads, and email attachments

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert AVIF to JPG on Mac?

Open Picmal, drag your AVIF files into the window, select JPG as the output format, and click Convert. Picmal handles everything locally with no internet required.

Why can't I open AVIF files on my computer?

AVIF is a relatively new format (based on AV1 video codec). While modern browsers support it, many desktop apps — including older Photoshop versions, Office, and most email clients — don't yet. JPG is universally supported.

Does converting AVIF to JPG lose quality?

JPG is lossy, so there's some quality reduction. At 90-95% quality, the difference is invisible. Since AVIF is also typically lossy, the conversion at high quality settings produces excellent results.

How much larger will JPG files be compared to AVIF?

JPG files are typically 40-60% larger than AVIF at the same visual quality. A 300KB AVIF image might become 500-700KB as JPG. The tradeoff is universal compatibility.