HEIC (.heic)
HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is Apple's default photo format on iPhone and iPad, based on the HEIF standard, storing images at roughly half the size of an equivalent JPG.
Frequently asked questions
What is a .heic file?
HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is Apple's default photo format on iPhone and iPad, based on the HEIF standard, storing images at roughly half the size of an equivalent JPG.
What is HEIC good for?
HEIC works well for iphone/ipad photo storage, saving device storage space.
What are the downsides of HEIC?
Poor support outside the Apple ecosystem Browser decoding is inconsistent — mainly works in Safari
How do I convert HEIC to another format?
You can convert HEIC to PNG, JPG, WEBP, BMP, ICO, PDF right in your browser — nothing is uploaded.