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HEIC to HEIF Converter

Convert between HEIC and HEIF formats while preserving the original image quality. Useful for cross-platform compatibility and media management tools. Free & browser-based.

Drag & Drop your HEIC files here

or click to browse — supports multiple files

.heic, .heif supported · No file size limit

Output Options

90%
100% of original

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HEIC vs HEIF — What's the Difference?

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HEIC — Apple's Format

HEIC is Apple's implementation of the HEIF standard, using the .heic extension. Used by iPhones and iPads as the default photo format.

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HEIF — Open Standard

HEIF (High Efficiency Image Format) is the open ISO standard. The .heif extension is used by some non-Apple implementations of the standard.

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Interchangeable

HEIC and HEIF are technically the same codec — they differ only in file extension and slight container variations.

Superior Compression

Both HEIC and HEIF achieve about 50% smaller files than JPEG at the same quality level.

HEIC to HEIF — FAQ

Some software and media management tools prefer or require the .heif extension. Converting the file extension while retaining the codec can help with compatibility in those specific cases.
At 90–100% quality, the conversion introduces minimal to no perceptible quality loss. Set the quality slider to 100% for the most faithful reproduction of your original image.