Online HEIF converter
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Changing your images and photos into heif format is a breeze and completely cost-free, thanks to our online converter.
How to convert a heif file?
Step 1
Upload an-file
You can select the file you wish to convert from your computer, Google Drive, Dropbox or just drag and drop it onto the page.
Step 2
Select «to heif»
Choose heif or any other of the 200+ supported formats that you wish to convert to.
Step 3
Download your heif file
Please wait for the conversion to be completed, then click on the download button to get your converted file in the heif format.
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Converting heif is fast and easy
Just drag and drop your heif files onto the webpage, and you'll have the capability to convert them over 250 different file formats, all without the need to register, provide an email address, or include a watermark.
Safe heif Conversion
Immediately upon uploading your heif files, we delete them without delay. Converted files are then removed after 24 hours. Additionally, we ensure that all file transfers are secure through advanced SSL encryption.
No Software Installation Required
There's no need to go through the inconvenience of installing any software. We conveniently handle all heif to {format2} conversions in the cloud, which implies that none of your computer's resources will be consumed in the process.
| Extension | .heif |
| Category | 🔵 images |
| Description | 🔵 HEIF is essentially what happens when you take the high-end math from 4K video compression and apply it to still photos. Most people know it as those .heic files that popped up on iPhones a few years back. Developed by the MPEG crew, it’s not just a 'new JPEG'—it’s a much smarter container. It manages to cram way more visual data into a file that’s roughly half the size of an old-school JPEG, effectively ending the era of 'storage full' warnings for casual shooters. |
| Technical details | 🔵 HEIF is an improvement over previous image formats, such as JPEG. It employs more efficient compression algorithms, resulting in smaller file sizes while maintaining image quality. Furthermore, HEIF can support features like transparency, alpha channels, and multiple images (like burst photos or Live Photos on iOS devices) within a single file. Opening HEIF files requires compatible software; popular image viewing and editing software like Apple Photos, Adobe Photoshop, and GIMP are examples. However, older software may not support HEIF natively. In these cases, users need to convert their files to a compatible format before use.What makes HEIF actually interesting is that it isn't a flat image. It’s a multi-layered box. Because it’s built on the HEVC algorithm, it natively supports things that JPEG could never dream of—like alpha channels for transparency or 'stacking' multiple frames into a single file for burst shots and Live Photos. The catch? It’s a total compatibility gamble. While the big players like Photoshop, GIMP, and Apple’s native apps have caught up, trying to open a HEIF on an older Windows machine or legacy editing suite is a recipe for frustration. You’re basically forced into a conversion workflow just to make the files 'talk' to older tech. It’s the classic 'early adopter' tax: you get incredible efficiency, but you’re stuck dealing with software that hasn't quite moved into the 2020s yet. |