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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