Convert AVIF to HEIC
Free AVIF to HEIC converter. Keeps transparency. No signup, and your files are deleted after 1 hour.
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How to convert AVIF to HEIC
Quick answer: To convert AVIF to HEIC: upload your AVIF file, choose HEIC as the output format, click Convert and download the result. It takes a few seconds, needs no account, and your files are deleted from the server after 1 hour.
- Upload your AVIF file by clicking the upload area, dragging it in, or pasting an image URL.
- Select HEIC as the output format.
- Click Convert and wait a few seconds.
- Download your HEIC file, or download several files at once as a ZIP.
What changes when you convert AVIF to HEIC
- Both formats support transparency, so see-through areas stay transparent.
- HEIC uses lossy compression. We encode it at quality 92 out of 100, so the difference is normally invisible.
AVIF vs HEIC at a glance
| Feature | AVIF | HEIC |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | AVIF (AV1 Image File Format) | HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) |
| Introduced | 2019 | 2015 |
| Compression | Lossy or lossless | Lossy |
| Transparency | Yes | Yes |
| Animation | No | No |
| Best for | The smallest possible web images at high quality | Saving iPhone photos in roughly half the space of a JPG |
| Compatibility | Supported by current Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Edge; older software cannot open it. | Native on iPhone, iPad and Mac; many websites, Windows apps and Android phones cannot open it. |
When to choose HEIC instead of AVIF
Choose HEIC for saving iPhone photos in roughly half the space of a JPG. Its main limit: poor compatibility outside Apple devices.
Stay with AVIF if you need the smallest possible web images at high quality.
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AVIF to HEIC FAQ
How do I convert AVIF to HEIC?
Upload your AVIF file, select HEIC as the output format and click Convert. When it finishes, download the HEIC file. No software or account is needed, and your files are deleted after 1 hour.
Does converting AVIF to HEIC reduce quality?
HEIC is a lossy format, so a very small amount of detail is traded for a smaller file. At the quality we use the difference is normally not visible. Convert from your original file when you can.
Is transparency kept when converting AVIF to HEIC?
Yes. Both AVIF and HEIC support transparency, so see-through areas are preserved.
Will the HEIC file be smaller than the AVIF?
File sizes are usually similar.
Where can I open a HEIC file?
Native on iPhone, iPad and Mac; many websites, Windows apps and Android phones cannot open it.
Is it free and safe to convert AVIF to HEIC here?
Yes. It is free for up to 20 files per day and 100 MB per file, with no sign-up. Files are processed on our server, never shared, and deleted automatically after 1 hour.
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