Requirements Check #
AVIF requires:
- PHP 8.1 or higher
- GD library compiled with libavif
How to Check #
Ask your host or check phpinfo():
- Create a file with
- Look for “AVIF Support” under GD
Solutions #
- Upgrade PHP to 8.1+
- Ask your host to enable AVIF in GD
- Use a host that supports modern PHP (Cloudways, Kinsta, etc.)
