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Image format guides

Short, practical explainers on AVIF and modern image formats — what they are, when to use them, and how to convert.

AVIF is a modern image format that makes very small files at high quality. Here’s what it is, why it exists, and when to use it.

Downloaded an .avif file that won’t open? Here’s how to view it on any device — and the fastest universal fix.

Both are modern, efficient image formats. Here’s how they differ and how to choose.

AVIF makes much smaller files; JPG opens everywhere. Here’s how to choose between them.