HEIC Converter
Convert HEIC files to and from other formats for free right in your browser - no uploads.
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Drop files anywhere on the page or paste them with Ctrl+V / ⌘+V
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What else you can do with HEIC
About the HEIC format
HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container)
Apple switched the camera to HEIC in iOS 11 (2017). The format is based on HEIF and the HEVC (H.265) codec, so a photo takes about half the space of a JPG of similar quality and can store depth data and Live Photos.
Windows without extra codecs, many websites and older programs cannot open HEIC. Converting HEIC to JPG solves the problem and keeps the photo looking the same.
Best for storing photos on Apple devices; for sending, convert to JPG or PNG.
How to open HEIC
- Windows
- The Photos app in Windows 10 and 11 opens HEIC after installing the "HEIF Image Extensions" and "HEVC Video Extensions" from the Microsoft Store.
- macOS
- Preview and Photos open HEIC without extra software.
- Android
- Many modern phones show HEIC in the gallery, but not every app and website accepts it.
- iPhone
- HEIC is the native format of the iPhone camera; it opens in Photos and Files.
- No software
- Convert HEIC to JPG or PNG right on this page - the file never leaves your device.
HEIC specifications
| Property | HEIC |
|---|---|
| File type | Images |
| Extensions | .heic |
| MIME type | image/heic, image/heic-sequence |
| Conversion from this format | Yes |
| Conversion to this format | No |
| Quality setting | No |
How to convert HEIC files?
Add HEIC files
Drag and drop files onto the page or click the upload area. You can add several files at once.
Choose the format and settings
Pick the target format and, if needed, adjust quality, size and other options.
Download the result
Conversion runs right in your browser. Download files one by one or all at once as a ZIP archive.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I convert HEIC files?
Add HEIC files above, choose the target format and settings, then download the result. Everything runs in your browser.
What can I convert HEIC to?
For example, to JPG, PNG, WebP, PDF. All options are listed above.