Even with a plugin, things can go wrong. Here is how to fix the most common issues.
Visit the official repository (or trusted source) and download the file. avif photoshop plugin
: Note that AVIF is a flattened image format. Once you save a document as an AVIF, any text layers are merged into the background pixels. To keep text editable, you must save your working file as a before exporting to AVIF. The "AV1 Image" Plugin (Nicholas Hayes) Even with a plugin, things can go wrong
Adobe does not natively support AVIF in older Photoshop versions. To open or save .avif files, you need a plugin. : Note that AVIF is a flattened image format
Before buying third-party software, check your current setup.
If you are on the latest macOS Ventura/Sonoma and Photoshop CC 2024, you might not need a plugin. However, if you care about metadata, exact compression speeds, or use an older PC, a dedicated AVIF Photoshop plugin is still superior.
In 2024, Adobe added some native support. So, do you still need a plugin?