How to open HEIC / HEIF files
Limited direct browser decoding. When a browser or application cannot decode the file directly, convert a copy to JPG for compatibility or PNG when transparency and lossless graphics matter.
When to use HEIC / HEIF
- Phone camera originals
- Apple photo libraries
- Efficient photo storage
Best settings for HEIC / HEIF
- Use HEIC as a camera original when your phone or photo library supports it, then export JPG for broad sharing.
- Convert HEIC to PNG when you need a lossless editing copy or document-friendly output.
- Use WebP or AVIF exports when preparing HEIC photos for modern web delivery.
Compatibility checklist
- HEIC browser support varies, so local conversion depends on decoder support and available memory.
- Multi-image HEIC sequences are not the same as a single still image and may need specialist software.
- Keep the original HEIC file if metadata, Live Photo data, or camera-library history matters.
Limits to consider
- Compatibility varies by browser and operating system
- Image sequences are not processed here
Convert HEIC / HEIF images
Choose an output based on the destination, not just file size. Conversion runs locally in your browser whenever the required decoder is available.