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