Convert HEIC to WebP
HEIC is what an iPhone shoots by default, and almost nothing outside Apple's ecosystem can open it. WebP is the closest equivalent that other platforms support: similarly efficient, similarly modern, and displayed natively by every current browser.
Also known as: HEIF to WebP · iPhone photo to WebP
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How to convert HEIC to WebP
Step 1
1. Add your HEIC file
Drag your HEIC file into the box, or choose it from your device. It can be up to 95 MB.
Step 2
2. Choose your settings
Adjust Quality (85%) and Remove metadata (on), or keep the starting values in brackets, which suit most files. More are under Advanced options.
Step 3
3. Press Convert to WebP
The work happens on our servers, and you can follow its progress.
Step 4
4. Download your WebP file
Your upload is already deleted, and the result is deleted after one hour.
Why convert HEIC to WebP?
- Publishing iPhone photos on a website without a huge JPG penalty
- Sending photos to someone on Windows or Android who cannot open HEIC
- Keeping file sizes low in an image-heavy gallery or portfolio
- Uploading to a service that rejects HEIC but accepts WebP
HEIC vs WebP
| Property | HEIC | WebP |
|---|---|---|
| Used by | Apple, for iPhone photos | Google, for the web |
| Browser support | Safari only | Every modern browser |
| Transparency | Supported | Supported |
| Typical file size | Small | Comparable |
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