Convert HEIC to HEIF
Free HEIC to HEIF converter. Keeps transparency. No signup, and your files are deleted after 1 hour.
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How to convert HEIC to HEIF
Quick answer: To convert HEIC to HEIF: upload your HEIC 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 HEIC 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 HEIC to HEIF
- Both formats support transparency, so see-through areas stay transparent.
- Both formats are lossy, so converting re-compresses the picture once more. For the best quality, convert from your original file rather than from an already compressed copy.
HEIC vs HEIF at a glance
| Feature | HEIC | HEIF |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) | HEIF (High Efficiency Image File Format) |
| Introduced | 2015 | 2015 |
| Compression | Lossy | Lossy |
| Transparency | Yes | Yes |
| Animation | No | No |
| Best for | Saving iPhone photos in roughly half the space of a JPG | Compact, high-quality photos on devices that support it |
| Compatibility | Native on iPhone, iPad and Mac; many websites, Windows apps and Android phones cannot open it. | Native on Apple devices; limited elsewhere. |
When to choose HEIF instead of HEIC
Choose HEIF for compact, high-quality photos on devices that support it. Its main limit: poor compatibility outside Apple devices.
Stay with HEIC if you need saving iPhone photos in roughly half the space of a JPG.
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HEIC to HEIF FAQ
How do I convert HEIC to HEIF?
Upload your HEIC 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 HEIC 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 HEIC to HEIF?
Yes. Both HEIC and HEIF support transparency, so see-through areas are preserved.
Will the HEIF file be smaller than the HEIC?
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 HEIC 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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