How to open .AVIF files on iOS
To open .AVIF files on iOS, open the .avif file from files and tap share..
Step-by-step instructions
- Open the .AVIF file from Files and tap Share.
- Send it to a compatible iOS app if Quick Look cannot preview it.
Recommended software
- Photos
- Files Quick Look
- Lightroom
Alternative methods
- Open .AVIF in a browser-based viewer if desktop apps fail.
- Try opening .AVIF on iOS with a secondary app to rule out app-specific issues.
- Convert .AVIF only with trusted tools when direct opening is not possible.
Common issues
.AVIF file does not open
This usually means the required app is missing or the .AVIF file is incomplete.
- Install or update a compatible application.
- Verify the file came from a trusted source and was fully downloaded.
- Try opening the file in an alternative app on another platform.
Security note
Only open .AVIF files from trusted senders.