[View source on GitHub](https://github.com/microlinkhq/optimo)

To convert AVIF to GIF, run `npx optimo image.avif --format gif`. GIF is required for some legacy destinations. Optimo handles format conversion and optimization in a single step.

## Command

Convert a file by targeting the output format:

```
npx optimo image.avif --format gif
```

Tip: add `--dry-run` to preview changes.

## Why convert?

- GIF is required for some legacy destinations.
- Best for simple graphics; photos may suffer.

## Format notes

**AVIF**  
High-compression modern image format that can beat WebP on size at similar quality.

[Optimize AVIF](/content/optimize/avif/index.html) [Compress AVIF](/content/compress/avif/index.html) [Resize AVIF](/content/resize/avif/index.html) [AVIF guide](/content/formats/avif/index.html)

**GIF**  
Legacy animated image format that is still widely used for simple loops.

[Optimize GIF](/content/optimize/gif/index.html) [Compress GIF](/content/compress/gif/index.html) [Resize GIF](/content/resize/gif/index.html) [GIF guide](/content/formats/gif/index.html)