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Convert AVIF to JXR

Looking for AVIF to JXR? Here's why JXR isn't an output option — and the modern formats to use.

We don't create JXR files — it's a legacy format that's effectively read-only. Here's what to convert to instead.

Why AVIF to JXR isn't offered

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JXR is legacy and read-only here

JXR (JPEG XR) is a Microsoft high-dynamic-range format with little support outside Windows. It can usually be opened and converted from, but it's long obsolete, so there's no modern encoder to create new JXR files.

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Convert to a current format

For a file that opens everywhere, convert your AVIF to PNG, JPG or TIFF instead.

Format details

What is a AVIF file?

AVIF is a next-generation format based on the AV1 codec, delivering far smaller files than JPEG or WEBP at the same quality, with transparency and HDR.

Full name
AV1 Image File Format
Developed by
Alliance for Open Media
Released
2019
Extension
.avif
MIME type
image/avif
Transparency
Yes

How to open AVIF opens in modern browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari) and recent editors.

Full AVIF format guide

What is a JXR file?

JXR (JPEG XR) is a high-dynamic-range format with better compression than JPEG, used in some Windows and HDR workflows.

Full name
JPEG XR
Developed by
Microsoft / JPEG
Released
2009
Extension
.jxr
MIME type
image/jxr
Transparency
Yes

How to open JXR opens in Windows Photo Viewer; convert to JPG/PNG for universal use.

Full JXR format guide

What you can do instead

Frequently asked questions

Can I convert AVIF to JXR?
Not here — JXR is a legacy format with no modern encoder. We can often read JXR as a source, but for output use a current format like PNG, JPG or TIFF.
What can I convert my AVIF to instead?
AVIF converts to PNG, JPG or TIFF — free, no sign-up, no watermark.