Overview
AV1 Image File Format (AVIF) is the next generation of image compression. It leverages the advanced features of the AV1 video codec to provide industry-leading compression efficiency for both photographic and synthetic images.
Key Features
- Superior Compression: Often results in file sizes 50% smaller than JPEG and 20% smaller than WebP for the same quality.
- High Dynamic Range (HDR): Supports 10-bit and 12-bit color depth and wide color gamuts.
- Lossless and Lossy: Supports both types of compression.
Adoption
While newer than WebP, AVIF support has grown rapidly and is now available in most major browsers. It is considered the current 'gold standard' for web image compression.