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AVIF for WordPress

Complete WordPress integration guide

Using AVIF in WordPress

WordPress supports AVIF images starting from version 6.1. Here is how to enable and optimize AVIF on your WordPress site.

Native WordPress Support

  • WordPress 6.1+: AVIF upload is enabled by default
  • Media Library accepts AVIF files
  • Full editor support in Gutenberg

Recommended Plugins

  • ShortPixel: Converts images to AVIF with WebP fallback
  • Imagify: AVIF conversion with automatic fallbacks
  • EWWW Image Optimizer: Free AVIF support
  • WebP/AVIF Converter: Dedicated format conversion

Performance Benefits

  • 30-50% smaller images than JPEG
  • Faster page load times
  • Better Core Web Vitals scores
  • Reduced bandwidth costs