Compress AVIF Images for Telegram
Telegram compresses photos by default but allows sending images as files to preserve quality. Pre-optimizing your images gives you full control over final quality. Next-generation image format based on the AV1 video codec. Offers superior compression to both WebP and JPEG. Use ImageSmith to compress your AVIF images to the ideal file size for Telegram — target under 10,000KB for optimal performance. Processing is fully browser-based — no server uploads.
Recommended format
JPEG
Max file size
10,000KB
Dimensions
1280×720 or smaller for instant photo delivery
✓Send images as "File" to bypass Telegram compression and preserve quality
✓Photos sent as images are compressed to max 1280px on the longer side
✓Use WebP for stickers — Telegram supports WebP with transparency natively
✓Keep photos under 10MB for smooth, instant delivery
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Compress AVIF for Telegram — FAQ
Telegram works best with images under 10,000KB. Recommended dimensions: 1280×720 or smaller for instant photo delivery. ImageSmith can compress AVIF images to any target size in seconds.
Telegram primarily supports JPEG, PNG, WEBP. Converting to JPEG is recommended for best compatibility.
Upload your AVIF image to ImageSmith, set a target size under 10,000KB, and compress. Send images as "File" to bypass Telegram compression and preserve quality
Yes. Telegram automatically compresses any image sent as a "photo" — often reducing quality significantly. To bypass this, either send as a "File" or use ImageSmith to pre-compress the image to exactly the right size before sending.
Telegram recommends images under 1280px on the longest side and under 1,280KB total for photos. For files sent as documents, there is a 2GB limit. ImageSmith pre-sets these targets for you automatically.