HEIC Image Converter allows you to convert HEIC/HEIF image files provided by iPhones or iPad into JPEG, PNG, or GIF formats. It supports batch conversion and downloading of the converted images.

What is the HEIC format?

The High-Efficiency Image File Format (HEIC) is a new image container format introduced by MPEG developers, known for popular audio and video compression standards. HEIC format images are used by default in iOS photos to save storage space. iOS automatically shares HEIC files as JPEGs with applications, so you won't notice any difference when sharing photos from your iPhone. iOS also offers the ability to automatically convert photos and videos into compatible formats for Mac or PC users, which is particularly useful when connecting your iPhone to a laptop or PC.

Why might you need this HEIC image format converter?

Currently, no web browsers support HEIC photos, meaning browsers cannot display HEIC format images uploaded from iPhones. Even the latest version of Apple's Safari cannot decode HEIC and does not recognize the "image/heic" MIME type. Therefore, converting HEIC to JPEG is necessary for viewing in browsers.

Friendly Reminder

This HEIC image format converter uses browser-based conversion technology, ensuring the entire process is completed within the browser. Images are not uploaded to any server, and no metadata from the original HEIC file is copied to the output JPEG, GIF, or PNG files, guaranteeing the privacy and security of your data. Additionally, this HEIC image format conversion tool can convert HEIC images containing multiple images into animated GIFs.

Libraries Used

heic2any: https://github.com/alexcorvi/heic2any