pillow-avif-plugin
A pillow plugin that adds avif support via libavif
Decision gist · record as of 2026-08-14
Yes, if you need AVIF support in Pillow now. The plugin is actively maintained, has no known vulnerabilities, uses a permissive MIT license, and sees regular downloads. Install friction is moderate due to compiled wheels, but pre-built binaries cover most platforms. It is a reliable interim solution until official AVIF support arrives.AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page — verify before relying
Before you install
- Pillow must be installed separately; the plugin registers as a codec and must be imported before AVIF operations.
- Medium install friction due to compiled binary wheels across multiple platforms and Python versions.
- Active maintenance with a release 23 days ago and modest user adoption.
License · maintenance · safety
MIT License (permissive) — MIT License permits commercial and private use with minimal restrictions, suitable for most projects without licensing concerns.
last release 2026-07-22 (23 days) · last repo commit 2026-07-22 · 117 stars
0 known vulnerabilities (OSV.dev, 2026-08-14) · 2,615,042 downloads/mo, #2,970 on PyPI
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Verify before relying
pip install pillow-avif-plugin
import pillow_avif- Whether libavif is bundled in wheels or requires separate system installation
- Performance characteristics and compatibility with future Pillow versions
- Specific AVIF read/write capabilities and format options supported by the plugin
What it is and what it does
pillow-avif-plugin extends Pillow by registering AVIF as a supported image format, allowing AVIF files to be opened and saved through Pillow's standard interface. AVIF is a modern image codec offering efficient compression, and this plugin provides access to it until official support is added to Pillow itself.
The plugin works by hooking into Pillow's codec system—a single import activates AVIF support for the application. It is distributed as pre-compiled wheels for common Python versions and platforms, making installation straightforward on Linux, macOS, and Windows.
Use it for
- Process AVIF images in workflows without waiting for official Pillow support
- Build image pipelines that handle AVIF alongside JPEG, PNG, and other formats
- Serve AVIF files in web applications using Pillow-based image tools
- Convert image libraries to AVIF format for efficient storage and delivery
Worth the install?
AI-flagged interpretation of the facts on this page. Verify before relying on it.
Yes, if you need AVIF support in Pillow now.
The plugin is actively maintained, has no known vulnerabilities, uses a permissive MIT license, and sees regular downloads. Install friction is moderate due to compiled wheels, but pre-built binaries cover most platforms. It is a reliable interim solution until official AVIF support arrives.
Install
pillow-avif-plugin on PyPI
Before you install
Medium install friction due to compiled binary wheels across multiple platforms and Python versions. Active maintenance with a release 23 days ago and modest user adoption.
Pillow must be installed separately; the plugin registers as a codec and must be imported before AVIF operations.
License in practice
MIT License permits commercial and private use with minimal restrictions, suitable for most projects without licensing concerns.
Quickstart
pip install pillow-avif-plugin
import pillow_avifVerify before relying
- Whether libavif is bundled in wheels or requires separate system installation
- Performance characteristics and compatibility with future Pillow versions
- Specific AVIF read/write capabilities and format options supported by the plugin
Package facts
| License | MIT License permissive |
| Python support | Not specified |
| Install friction | Medium. Platform-specific wheel |
| Runtime dependencies | None |
| Maintenance | Actively maintained 23 days since the last release |
| Last repo commit | |
| First released | |
| Downloads | 2,615,042 / month, #2,970 on PyPI 30-day window, as of 2026-08-14 |
| Known vulnerabilities | None known OSV.dev, checked 2026-08-14 |
| Classifiers | Development Status :: 5 - Production/StableEnvironment :: Web EnvironmentIntended Audience :: DevelopersLicense :: OSI Approved :: MIT LicenseOperating System :: OS IndependentProgramming Language :: CProgramming Language :: C++Programming Language :: Python :: 2.7Programming Language :: Python :: 3Programming Language :: Python :: 3.10Programming Language :: Python :: 3.11Programming Language :: Python :: 3.12Programming Language :: Python :: 3.13Programming Language :: Python :: 3.14Programming Language :: Python :: 3.7Programming Language :: Python :: 3.8Programming Language :: Python :: 3.9Programming Language :: Python :: Implementation :: CPythonProgramming Language :: Python :: Implementation :: PyPyTopic :: Multimedia :: GraphicsTopic :: Multimedia :: Graphics :: Graphics Conversion |
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