Convert AVIF to JPG on Mac
Turn AVIF images into JPGs that open in any app, email client, or slide deck. Nothing leaves your Mac.
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Why convert AVIF to JPG?
AVIF is the newest image format, about 50% smaller than JPG, 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.
- Universal compatibility. JPG works everywhere AVIF doesn't
- Open converted images in any app, email client, or operating system
- Adjustable quality to balance file size and visual quality
- All processing happens locally on your Mac, files never leave your device
- Preserve EXIF metadata during conversion
AVIF vs JPG file sizes
| File type | AVIF | JPG | Saved |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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
- 1
Open Picmal
Download and open Picmal on your Mac.
- 2
Add your AVIF files
Drag and drop your AVIF files or entire folders into Picmal.
- 3
Select JPG and convert
Choose JPG as the output format and click Convert.
AVIF vs JPG
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
Defined by ISO/IEC 23000-22 (Alliance for Open Media). Specification
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
Defined by ITU-T T.81 / ISO/IEC 10918-1. Specification
Frequently asked questions
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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.
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.
How much larger will JPG files be compared to AVIF?
AVIF is about 50% smaller than JPG at the same visual quality, so the JPG is often about twice the size. In the examples on this page, a 280KB AVIF becomes 620KB as JPG.
Can I batch convert AVIF to JPG?
Yes. Drag entire folders of AVIF files into Picmal and convert them all to JPG at once.
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