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Convert HEIC to HEIF

This HEIC to HEIF converter lets you easily convert one or more images online. Upload images, fine-tune settings like quality and background color, and convert them to HEIF instantly — all using a fast and interactive interface. No installation or signup required.


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Converted Files

Disclaimer:Please be aware that due to limited server storage, converted files will be automatically purged over time for optimal server performance.

Conversion Settings

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Higher quality gives better detail but larger file size. Lower quality reduces size but may lose sharpness and color accuracy.
Higher quality gives better detail but larger file size. Lower quality reduces size but may lose sharpness and color accuracy.
hevc
Choose the compression algorithm. HEVC is widely used for HEIF/HEIC. AV1 is newer but may have less support.
Choose the compression algorithm. HEVC is widely used for HEIF/HEIC. AV1 is newer but may have less support.
Lossless Compression
No
Keeps exact image data without quality loss. Results in larger files.
Keeps exact image data without quality loss. Results in larger files.
px
Resize to a specific width in pixels. Leave blank to keep original width.
Resize to a specific width in pixels. Leave blank to keep original width.
px
Resize to a specific height in pixels. Leave blank to keep original height.
Resize to a specific height in pixels. Leave blank to keep original height.
cover
How the image should fit the given width and height.
How the image should fit the given width and height.
centre
Which part of the image to prioritize when cropping.
Which part of the image to prioritize when cropping.
Prevent Enlarging Small Images
Yes
Avoids stretching small images bigger, which can make them blurry.
Avoids stretching small images bigger, which can make them blurry.
Fix Orientation
Yes
Rotates automatically based on camera metadata so the image appears correctly.
Rotates automatically based on camera metadata so the image appears correctly.

How to use this HEIC to HEIF Converter?

  1. Choose Files: Click 👆 on the Choose Files button and choose input HEIC files, or you may drag and drop HEIC files to the drop area. You may choose one or more image files. The chosen files are displayed with size information in the same drop area.
  2. Conversion Settings: You may change the conversion parameters like quality 🎛, background color, etc., using the sliders, or color input buttons.
  3. Conversion: Now you can click on the Convert button. This is where the ⛄ magic happens. Your HEIC files are sent to the server for conversion. This all happens in a lightening speed ⚡.
  4. Output: Once the HEICs are converted ✅ to HEIFs, they appear in the download section.
  5. Download Files: You may click 👆 on the big Download button to download ↓ all your converted HEIFs, or you may download individual HEIF by clicking on the respective download button.
  6. Options: There is also a link 🔗 which you can Copy and share it using which you can download the converted HEIF files.

HEIC vs HEIF :— Comparison Table

Comparison between HEIC and HEIF
HEIC HEIF
Format HEIC HEIF
Full name High Efficiency Image File Format High Efficiency Image File Format
Type image image
Compression lossy or lossless lossy or lossless (HEVC-based)
Extensions
  • .heic
  • .heif
  • .heif
  • .heic
MIME type image/heic image/heif
Common MIME types
  • image/heic
  • image/heif
  • image/heif
  • image/heic
Developer Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG) and Apple Inc. Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG)
Introduced 2015 2015
Open standard Yes Yes
Specification https://mpeg.chiariglione.org/standards/mpeg-h/high-efficiency-image-file-format https://www.iso.org/standard/66067.html
Description HEIC (High Efficiency Image Coding) is an image container format based on the HEIF (High Efficiency Image File Format) standard, typically using HEVC (H.265) compression. It is designed to store high-quality images and sequences of images in smaller file sizes compared to JPEG, without sacrificing visual fidelity. HEIC supports advanced features such as multiple images per file, transparency, HDR (High Dynamic Range), and rich metadata. It is the default format for photos taken on many Apple devices running iOS 11 or later. HEIF (High Efficiency Image File Format) is a modern container format for individual images and image sequences. It typically uses the HEVC (High Efficiency Video Coding, also known as H.265) codec for compression, allowing it to store images at a much smaller file size than JPEG while maintaining equal or better visual quality. HEIF supports advanced features like multiple images in a single file, image sequences, transparency, high dynamic range (HDR), depth maps, and rich metadata.
Typical usage
  • Storing high-quality photos with reduced file sizes on smartphones and tablets
  • Capturing and storing HDR images on mobile devices
  • Organizing multiple related images in a single file (e.g., Live Photos, bursts)
  • Archiving photos where storage space is limited but quality matters
  • Storing high-quality photos on smartphones while minimizing storage space
  • Capturing live photos or short bursts with minimal file size increase
  • Archiving images with embedded depth data for portrait mode editing
  • Delivering high-quality visuals in bandwidth-constrained environments
Typical use cases
  • Mobile photography on Apple devices where efficient storage is essential
  • Distributing images with both standard and HDR versions in the same container
  • Maintaining sequences of shots (e.g., photo bursts) without separate files
  • Archiving professional-quality images with metadata in compact form
  • iOS and macOS devices use HEIC by default for camera images to save space while retaining quality
  • Cloud storage providers optimizing bandwidth by storing HEIF instead of JPEG
  • Professional photographers capturing HDR images in a compact file size
  • Social media platforms testing HEIF to reduce upload times without sacrificing quality
Widely supported by
  • Apple devices (macOS High Sierra+, iOS 11+)
  • Windows 10/11 with HEIF Image Extensions installed
  • Image editors such as Affinity Photo, Pixelmator, Adobe Lightroom (latest versions)
  • Apple iOS 11 and later
  • macOS High Sierra and later
  • Windows 10 (with HEIF Image Extensions)
  • Android 9 (Pie) and later (device-dependent)
  • Image viewers and editors like Photoshop, GIMP (with plugins), and Preview
Tooling Read: libheif, ImageMagick (with HEIF support), Photos app on iOS/macOS | Write: libheif, Apple Photos app, Professional camera apps with HEVC support Read: libheif, ImageMagick, Sharp (with libvips HEIF support) | Write: libheif, ImageMagick (HEIC enabled)
Related formats
  • JPEG
  • WebP
  • AVIF
  • JPEG
  • WebP
  • AVIF
Popularity medium medium-high
Aliases
  • HEIF
  • High Efficiency Image File Format
  • High Efficiency Image Coding
  • High Efficiency Image File Format
  • HEIC
Magic bytes 00 00 00 ?? 66 74 79 70 68 65 69 63 00 00 00 ?? 66 74 79 70 68 65 69 63
Bit depths
  • 8
  • 10
  • 12
  • 8
  • 10
  • 12
Color models
  • YCbCr
  • RGB
  • YCbCr
  • RGB
  • Monochrome
Alpha support optional optional
Transparent color Yes Yes
Animation support Yes — HEIC can store multiple frames, enabling animations or sequences similar to GIF but at much smaller sizes. Yes — HEIF supports image sequences for animation, similar to animated GIFs or APNGs, but with far greater compression efficiency and quality.
ICC profile Yes Yes
Metadata
  • EXIF
  • XMP
  • IPTC
  • EXIF
  • XMP
  • IPTC
  • Depth maps
  • Auxiliary images
Compression method HEVC (H.265) for lossy, optional lossless coding in HEIF standard HEVC (H.265) intra-frame compression
Interlacing none none
Advantages
  • Produces significantly smaller files than JPEG at equivalent visual quality.
  • Supports advanced features such as HDR, wide color gamut, transparency, and multiple images per file.
  • Capable of storing animations or image sequences efficiently.
  • Designed for modern devices and workflows with high-resolution photography.
  • Much smaller file sizes than JPEG for equivalent quality, thanks to HEVC compression.
  • Supports features JPEG cannot, such as HDR, transparency, animations, and multiple images per file.
  • Enables storage of auxiliary data like depth maps for advanced editing features.
  • Suitable for both lossy and lossless image storage.
Disadvantages
  • Limited compatibility outside modern operating systems and updated software.
  • Encoding and decoding require more processing power compared to JPEG or PNG.
  • Not natively supported in older browsers or devices without additional codecs or extensions.
  • Not as universally supported as JPEG or PNG, especially on older devices and browsers.
  • Requires more processing power to encode/decode due to HEVC compression.
  • Patent/licensing restrictions on HEVC can limit adoption in open-source projects.
  • Some software still lacks full support for advanced HEIF features.
Max size note File size varies greatly depending on compression settings, bit depth, and inclusion of multiple images; generally much smaller than PNG or JPEG for similar quality. While HEIF is efficient, very high-resolution or HDR images with multiple embedded sequences can still create large files; decoding them may be intensive for low-power devices.