How do I convert PGM to AVIF?

Drop your PGM file onto the converter above, make sure AVIF is selected, and click Convert. When it's done, download the AVIF file — it usually takes a few seconds.

Is it safe to convert PGM to AVIF here?

Yes. PGM to AVIF conversion happens entirely inside your browser using WebAssembly, so your file is never uploaded to any server.

Is the PGM to AVIF converter free?

Yes — free with no watermark. Signed-out visitors can convert 25 files a day, and a free account raises that to 250.

Will converting PGM to AVIF reduce quality?

No — AVIF preserves the content of your PGM file as faithfully as the format allows.

Can I convert multiple PGM files at once?

Yes. Add up to 5 files at a time without an account, 10 with a free account and up to 500 on paid plans, then download them individually or as a single ZIP.

Can I convert AVIF back to PGM?

Yes — use our AVIF to PGM converter. Note that converting back and forth between formats can't recover detail lost to lossy compression.

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PGMAVIF

Convert PGM to AVIF

Free, fast and private. Your PGM files are converted right in your browser — nothing is uploaded.

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How to convert PGM to AVIF

1
Add your PGM files
Drag and drop PGM files onto the converter, paste them, or click to browse. You can add several at once.
2
Choose AVIF
AVIF is already selected. Open Options if you want to change quality, size or metadata.
3
Convert
Click Convert. Your files are converted right in your browser in seconds.
4
Download your AVIF
Download each AVIF file, or everything at once as a ZIP.

PGM vs AVIF

From

PGM · Portable Graymap

PGM is the grayscale member of the Netpbm family: uncompressed, simple and easy to parse.

Type: Image
Extension: .pgm
MIME: image/x-portable-graymap
Best for: grayscale image processing

Lossless

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AVIF · AV1 Image File Format

AVIF is a next-generation image format based on the AV1 video codec. It delivers excellent quality at very small sizes and supports HDR and transparency.

Type: Image
Extension: .avif
MIME: image/avif
Best for: high-performance websites and modern apps

Lossy compressionLosslessTransparencyHDROpen standard

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Need it the other way around? Convert AVIF to PGM.

PGM to AVIF: frequently asked questions

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