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Reececol
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Jul 31, 2024

How to Convert AVIF to PNG in Bulk on Windows 11?

Anyone knows about AVIF image format? I recently received several AVIF images from a colleague, and when I tried to open them using the default Photos app, it didn't work. I even tried a few third-pa...
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Johnathant
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Aug 15, 2025

Microsoft Paint is a simple, built-in graphics editor in Windows that allows users to view, edit, and convert image files. While it doesn’t natively support AVIF in older Windows versions, Windows 10 (v1903 and later) and Windows 11 can open AVIF files in Paint if the necessary codecs are installed.

How to convert avif to png for Windows pc

1. Right-click the AVIF file.

2. Select Open with → Paint.

3. Click File (top-left corner).

4. Select Save As → PNG picture. Choose a location and click Save.

Done! Your AVIF file is now converted to PNG.

Converting AVIF to PNG in Paint is straightforward since PNG is a widely supported format. Below are the steps, along with pros and cons of this method.

✔ Pros
Free & Built-in – No need to install extra software.

Simple & Fast – Easy steps for quick conversions.

No Internet Required – Unlike online converters, works offline.

✖ Cons
Limited AVIF Support – May not open some AVIF files (especially in older Windows versions).

No Batch Conversion – Can only convert one file at a time.

Basic Editing Only – No advanced image adjustments before saving.

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