How to open .AVIF files on iOS

To open .AVIF files on iOS, tap the .AVIF file in Files and select 'Share'.

Step-by-step instructions

  1. Tap the .AVIF file in Files and select 'Share'.
  2. Open with an app that supports AVIF if Quick Look is unavailable.

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

File won't open

The application may not support AVIF or the file could be corrupted.

  1. Ensure your app supports AVIF and is updated.
  2. Check the file's integrity and source.

Poor image quality

The image may have been overly compressed or not properly encoded.

  1. Try opening the file in a different viewer.
  2. Verify the file's source and consider re-downloading.

Security note

Open .AVIF files only from trusted sources.

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