HEIC Converter

Free Online HEIC Converter — Convert HEIC to JPG, PNG & More

What is the HEIC Format?

HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is an image format developed within the HEIF standard and widely used by Apple devices. It became the default photo format on iPhones and iPads with the introduction of iOS 11 in 2017. HEIC uses HEVC-based compression to store high-quality images in relatively small file sizes, often requiring less storage space than comparable JPEG images.

Another advantage of HEIC is its ability to store multiple images and additional image data in a single file. This makes it suitable for features such as iPhone burst shots and Live Photos. HEIC can also preserve transparency, depth information, and richer color data. However, its main drawback is compatibility. Many websites, apps, and older devices may not fully support HEIC files. This compatibility issue is why users often convert HEIC files to JPG or PNG before editing, uploading, or sharing them.

How to Convert HEIC Files Online

Upload Your HEIC or Image File

Upload the image file you want to convert. You can upload a HEIC file if you want to convert it to another format, or upload a supported image format if you want to convert it to HEIC.

Select an Output Format

Choose your target format from the available options. You can convert HEIC files to formats such as JPG, PNG, and GIF, or select HEIC when converting a supported image file to HEIC.

Download Your Converted File

Click the download button once the conversion is complete to save your converted image to your device.

Supported HEIC Conversions

Convert HEIC to other file types

AhaConvert can convert your HEIC files into the following formats:

HEIC to JPG

HEIC to PNG

HEIC to JPEG

HEIC to WebP

HEIC to TIFF

HEIC to GIF

HEIC to SVG

HEIC to BMP

HEIC to DNG

HEIC to PSD

HEIC to HEIF

HEIC to TIF

HEIC to ICO

HEIC to CR2

HEIC to PCX

HEIC to EMZ

HEIC to JXL

HEIC to PSB

HEIC to PPM

HEIC to TGA

HEIC to CR3

HEIC to EPS

HEIC to DDS

HEIC to AVIF

HEIC to DPX

Convert your file to HEIC format

AhaConvert converts any image to HEIC files. Check the specific converters below for HEIC conversions.

JPG to HEIC

JPEG to HEIC

PNG to HEIC

GIF to HEIC

DNG to HEIC

WebP to HEIC

HEIF to HEIC

TIFF to HEIC

AVIF to HEIC

BMP to HEIC

SVG to HEIC

ICO to HEIC

CR2 to HEIC

PPM to HEIC

TGA to HEIC

TIF to HEIC

CR3 to HEIC

EPS to HEIC

DDS to HEIC

PCX to HEIC

EMZ to HEIC

JXL to HEIC

PSB to HEIC

PSD to HEIC

DPX to HEIC

Frequently Asked Questions

A HEIC converter is a tool that converts HEIC photos into more widely supported formats such as JPG, PNG, or PDF. iPhones and iPads use HEIC as their default photo format because it can provide high image quality with smaller file sizes. However, some websites, apps, and older devices may not support HEIC. Converting HEIC photos to a compatible format makes them easier to share, edit, upload, and open on different devices.

Upload your HEIC photo to AhaConvert, select JPG as the output format, and start the conversion. Because JPG uses lossy compression, some image data may be removed during conversion. AhaConvert is designed to preserve the visual quality of your original photo as much as possible while converting it to the widely supported JPG format.

A Live Photo contains both a still image and a short video component. Converting the HEIC image alone does not convert the motion portion of a Live Photo. To create an MP4 or GIF from a Live Photo, you need a tool that supports the video component as well.

PNG uses lossless compression, while JPG uses lossy compression. As a result, PNG can preserve the image data produced during conversion without introducing additional lossy JPEG compression. However, PNG files are usually much larger than JPG files. Choose PNG when preserving image data is more important, and JPG when you need a smaller and more widely supported file.

AhaConvert uses HTTPS to help protect your files during upload and conversion. Uploaded files are stored securely and automatically deleted within 24 hours. We do not share your uploaded files with third parties.

HEIC files can contain additional information such as depth data for Portrait Mode, multiple images for burst shots, and other metadata. Depending on the output format and conversion process, some of this additional data may not be preserved. If you only need the main image, the converted file should retain the visual content of the original photo.

Yes. You can convert HEIC images to PDF when you want to combine photos into a document, share them in a more widely supported format, or prepare images for printing. Upload your HEIC file, select PDF as the output format, and start the conversion.

You can use AhaConvert’s online HEIC converter on modern devices, including Windows PCs, Macs, Linux computers, iPhones, Android phones, and tablets. Because the tool works in a web browser, you do not need to install additional software or browser extensions. Simply open AhaConvert in a supported browser such as Chrome, Safari, Firefox, or Edge, upload your file, and download the converted image.

More Powerful Features

Supported file converters

Looking for other options? AhaConvert also supports online conversion of these file formats:

Video Format

Image Format

Audio Format

Document Format

Security and Privacy

At AhaConvert, your files are protected with enterprise-grade security. We use 256-bit SSL encryption during transfer, store your data in a secure cloud environment, and guarantee automatic deletion within 24 hours. We fully respect your privacy – we will not view or share your files under any circumstances. Make sure your files are protected at every step, from upload to conversion.

SSL encrypted transmission

Automatically deleted within 24 hours

Privacy protection

Secure cloud storage