How the Image Converter and Resizer Works
DocDox Image Converter and Resizer handles format conversion and dimension resizing for JPG, PNG, WebP, and AVIF images using the browser's built-in Canvas API — no external libraries, no server, no uploads. Every transformation happens locally in milliseconds.
For format conversion, select the target format and the tool re-encodes your image using the Canvas toBlob() API with the specified MIME type. For resizing, specify exact pixel dimensions or a percentage scale, with an option to maintain the original aspect ratio automatically. A live preview shows the approximate output dimensions before you process. You can combine both operations in a single step — for example, convert a PNG to WebP and resize it to 1200 pixels wide simultaneously.
This is particularly useful for preparing images for platforms with specific technical requirements. Social media sites, e-commerce platforms, and content management systems all have exact dimension and format requirements, and this tool handles all of them without requiring Photoshop or any desktop application.
Can I convert an image to AVIF format?
Yes, if your browser supports AVIF encoding. Chrome and Firefox support AVIF; Safari support varies by version.
Will resizing maintain my image's aspect ratio?
By default, yes. Uncheck the "Maintain aspect ratio" option to set width and height independently.
Does format conversion affect image quality?
Converting to JPG introduces some lossy compression. Converting to PNG, WebP, or AVIF at high quality settings is visually lossless.