HEIC is the format iPhones and iPads save photos in by default. It uses HEVC video compression, so files are smaller than JPG at similar quality, but many Windows programs and websites cannot open it. HEIC files can be saved as AVIF, BMP, EPS, GIF, ICO, JPG, PDF, PNG, PS, PSD, TIFF, WEBP, and most of these conversions run right in your browser, so your pictures stay on your device.
What is a HEIC file?
HEIC – iPhone photo format. HEIC is the format iPhones and iPads save photos in by default. It uses HEVC video compression, so files are smaller than JPG at similar quality, but many Windows programs and websites cannot open it.
How to convert a HEIC file
- Click Select File, or drop your .heic files anywhere on this page.
- Pick the format you want next to each file, for example JPG.
- Click Convert, then Download when it's done.
HEIC at a glance
| HEIC | |
|---|---|
| Compression | Lossy (HEVC) |
| Transparency | Yes |
| Animation | Image sequences |
| Created by | MPEG, standardized 2015 |
| Best for | Photos from iPhones |
Frequently asked questions
What is a HEIC file?
HEIC is the format iPhones and iPads save photos in by default. It uses HEVC video compression, so files are smaller than JPG at similar quality, but many Windows programs and websites cannot open it.
How do I open a HEIC file?
Macs, iPhones and recent Windows versions (with the HEIF extension from Microsoft) open HEIC files. To share the photo with anyone, convert it to JPG here.
Is converting HEIC files free?
Yes. Everyone gets 25 free credits a day, with no account needed. Conversions on our server use one credit per started minute of work, so most cost a single credit. Credits reset at midnight UTC.
Are my HEIC files uploaded anywhere?
Pictures up to 200 MB never leave your device: ConvertKitty converts them inside your browser, with ImageMagick compiled to WebAssembly. Only larger files, or formats your browser cannot handle (camera RAW, PostScript, XPS, LibreOffice and Publisher files, and video or audio), are sent to our server, over an encrypted connection, and deleted 72 hours after the conversion. The button says "Upload and convert" whenever that happens.
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