How to open .AVIF files on Mac
To open .AVIF files on Mac, control-click the .avif file and choose open with..
Step-by-step instructions
- Control-click the .AVIF file and choose Open With.
- Pick a compatible Mac application to open the file.
Recommended software
- Preview
- Photos
- GIMP
Alternative methods
- Open .AVIF in a browser-based viewer if desktop apps fail.
- Try opening .AVIF on Mac 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.