Convert AVIF to HEIF
Free AVIF to HEIF converter. Keeps transparency. No signup, and your files are deleted after 1 hour.
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How to convert AVIF to HEIF
Quick answer: To convert AVIF to HEIF: upload your AVIF file, choose HEIF 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 HEIF as the output format.
- Click Convert and wait a few seconds.
- Download your HEIF file, or download several files at once as a ZIP.
What changes when you convert AVIF to HEIF
- Both formats support transparency, so see-through areas stay transparent.
- HEIF uses lossy compression. We encode it at quality 92 out of 100, so the difference is normally invisible.
AVIF vs HEIF at a glance
| Feature | AVIF | HEIF |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | AVIF (AV1 Image File Format) | HEIF (High Efficiency Image File Format) |
| Introduced | 2019 | 2015 |
| Compression | Lossy or lossless | Lossy |
| Transparency | Yes | Yes |
| Animation | No | No |
| Best for | The smallest possible web images at high quality | Compact, high-quality photos on devices that support it |
| Compatibility | Supported by current Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Edge; older software cannot open it. | Native on Apple devices; limited elsewhere. |
When to choose HEIF instead of AVIF
Choose HEIF for compact, high-quality photos on devices that support it. 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 HEIF FAQ
How do I convert AVIF to HEIF?
Upload your AVIF file, select HEIF as the output format and click Convert. When it finishes, download the HEIF file. No software or account is needed, and your files are deleted after 1 hour.
Does converting AVIF to HEIF reduce quality?
HEIF 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 HEIF?
Yes. Both AVIF and HEIF support transparency, so see-through areas are preserved.
Will the HEIF file be smaller than the AVIF?
File sizes are usually similar.
Where can I open a HEIF file?
Native on Apple devices; limited elsewhere.
Is it free and safe to convert AVIF to HEIF 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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