HEIC converter
Convert HEIC photos from your iPhone to JPG or PNG in your browser. There is no app to install. Works on Windows, Mac, Android and Chromebook.
Convert HEIC files
What is a HEIC file?
HEIC is the photo format iPhones and iPads have used by default since iOS 11 (2017). It is Apple's name for HEIF images compressed with the HEVC (H.265) codec, a standard from the MPEG group. HEIC photos are about half the size of JPGs at similar quality. Many apps, websites and Windows PCs can't open them.
| Full name | High Efficiency Image Container (HEIF with HEVC) |
|---|---|
| Used by | iPhone and iPad cameras (iOS 11 and later), some Android phones |
| Extensions | .heic, .heif |
| Best for | Storing photos efficiently on Apple devices |
How to open HEIC files
- Mac, iPhone, iPad: Opens in Photos and Preview.
- Windows: Needs the HEIF and HEVC Video Extensions from the Microsoft Store. You can also convert the photos to JPG.
- Android, Chromebook: Support depends on the device and app. A JPG opens everywhere.