Share AVIF Images Online for Free
Share AVIF files online with ShareOtter. Instant links, password protection, and expiry control. No account, no hassle.
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Supported File Types
ShareOtter supports almost everything you throw at it.
Images
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Video
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Document
eBooks
Presentation
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Spreadsheets
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What is a avif file?
AVIF stands for AV1 Image File Format. It’s an open, royalty-free image format built on the AV1 video codec, and it’s the newest generation of web image compression. Netflix published the first AVIF sample images in 2018. By 2024, every major browser supported it.
The compression is what makes AVIF stand out. In testing by Netflix, AVIF consistently outperformed JPEG on compression efficiency while preserving more detail, producing fewer artifacts, and handling hard edges in mixed content like text over photos more cleanly. Smaller files, better quality. That’s the combination web developers have been chasing for years.
It also handles more than standard photos. AVIF supports HDR and wide color gamut for images with richer, more accurate color. Lossless and lossy compression. Transparency. Animation. Up to 12-bit color depth. It’s a format built to cover use cases that previously required juggling between JPEG, PNG, GIF, and WebP depending on the content type.
Browser support is solid now, reaching over 93% of users worldwide. The gap is everywhere else. Desktop applications, legacy design tools, email clients, and default image viewers on older operating systems frequently can’t handle AVIF yet. Try to preview one outside a browser and you’ll often get a blank thumbnail or an outright error.
ShareOtter handles AVIF natively. Share your images with a link and anyone can view them directly in their browser, no extensions, no software installs, no blank thumbnails.
Applications that open .avif files
If you prefer to view these files offline on your computer or mobile device, the following software tools are recommended:
How to Share avif Images Online
Three steps. No account, no software, no waiting around.
Select or Drop your File
Drag your AVIF into the upload box above, or click to browse. Either way works.
Let it upload
Watch the progress bar. Most AVIF files are done in a few seconds. Bigger files can take a little longer.
Copy your link
Done. Grab the link and send it anywhere. Slack, email, text, WhatsApp wherever your file needs to go.
Everything You Need to Share Files, Nothing You Don't
Sharing a file shouldn't mean losing control of it the moment you hit upload.
Instant Shareable Link
Upload once, get a link instantly. No waiting on emails to send, no attachment size limits bouncing your file back — just a clean URL you can paste anywhere, ready the second your upload finishes.
Password Protection
Lock any file behind a password before sharing. Only people with both the link and the password can open it, so sensitive files stay sensitive even if the link ends up somewhere you didn't intend.
Link Expiry Control
Set a link to expire after a day, a week, or whatever window makes sense. Once it's gone, it's gone — no stale links floating around in old emails months later.
Comments for Feedback
Let people comment directly on the file instead of replying in a separate email thread. Feedback stays attached to exactly what it's about, so nothing gets lost translating between a file and a conversation.
Email-Gated Access
Restrict a file to specific people by email. They'll get a magic link to sign in and view it — no password to share, no guessing who actually opened your file.
No Signup Required
Share a file in seconds without creating an account. Drop it, get your link, send it — sign up later only if you want to manage files long-term.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will my shared AVIF images render properly on older browsers that lack native support?
Yes, ShareOtter processes and converts your AVIF files under the hood to ensure they display correctly in the web preview for all recipients, regardless of their device or browser version.
How do I share a avif image using ShareOtter?
You can simply drag and drop your avif file onto the Dropzone on top of this page. You can also click the Dropzone to open the file picker.
How long will my avif image be available online?
Your avif image will be available for 24 hours after the upload. If you want to save it longer, you will need to sign up for an account.
Can I password protect my avif image files?
Yes, you can password protect your avif image files. People you share the file with will need to enter the password to view or download it.
Does ShareOtter support other image formats besides avif?
Yes, ShareOtter supports a wide range of image formats, including .jpg, .jpeg, .jpe, .jp2, .jpt, .j2c, .j2k, .bmp, .bmp2, .bmp3, .bitmap, .dib, .gif, .png, .pn8, .png00, .png24, .png32, .png48, .png64, .apng, .webp, .avif, .heic, .uhdr, .jxl, .jxr, .wdp, .bpg, .flif, .qoi, .farbfeld, .ff, .tif, .tiff, .tiff64, .ptif, .fax, .psd, .psb, .xcf, .ico, .icon, .cur, .svg, .svgz, .msvgz, .mvg, .ai, .eps, .eps2, .eps3, .epsf, .epsi, .epi, .ept, .nef, .cr2, .crw, .dcr, .kdc, .k25, .x3f, .arw, .sr2, .srf, .mrw, .erf, .raf, .orf, .pef, .3fr, .dng, .raw, .pct, .pict, .dds, .aai, .exr, .hdr, .rad, .dcm, .dicom, .pbm, .pgm, .ppm, .pnm, .pam, .pfm, .phm, .picon, .iff, .sct, .tga, .icb, .vda, .vst, .fit, .fits, .fts, .mng, .jng, .ps, .ps2, .ps3, .sgi, .xpm, .xbm, .xwd, .pcx, .pcc, .dcx, .art, .avs, .bayer, .brf, .cals, .cin, .cip, .cmyk, .cmyka, .cube, .cut, .dmr, .dpx, .fpx, .fl32, .ftxt, .gplt, .gray, .graya, .group4, .hrz, .isobrl, .isobrl6, .jbig, .jbg, .bie, .miff, .mono, .mpc, .mpo, .mpr, .msl, .mat, .mtv, .ora, .otb, .p7, .palm, .pcd, .pcds, .pdb, .pes, .pix, .rla, .pocketmod, .pwp, .sfw, .rgb, .rgba, .rgb565, .rgf, .rle, .sf3, .sid, .mrsid, .sparse-color, .strimg, .sun, .ras, .tim, .ubrl, .ubrl6, .uil, .uyvy, .yuv, .vicar, .viff, .wbmp, .wmf, .emf, .wpg, .ycbcr, .ycbcra, .pex formats. Each format gets its own optimized viewing experience.
Can I use ShareOtter for business or personal use?
ShareOtter is perfect for both business and personal use. Whether you're sharing marketing videos, client presentations, educational content, or personal projects, ShareOtter provides a professional way to share your files.
Do I need any technical skills to use ShareOtter?
No technical skills are required. ShareOtter is designed for ease of use. Just drag and drop your file, customize your page settings, and share the link—no coding or server management needed.