Free, no account, no watermark. Your HEIC files are turned into AVIF inside this browser tab — they are never uploaded to a server.
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Up to 30 files at a time · 60 MB per file
Higher quality means a larger file.
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Why convert HEIC to AVIF?
The most size-efficient way to get iPhone photos onto the web. AVIF and HEIC both descend from modern video codecs, so the file stays genuinely small; unlike HEIC, browsers will render it.
AVIF is the pick when bandwidth matters most and your audience is on current browsers. A hero image can often be cut to a third of its JPEG size with no visible difference.
How to convert HEIC to AVIF
Drop your HEIC files into the box above, or click to pick them from your device.
Adjust the quality slider if you want a smaller file or a sharper result.
Hit convert. The work happens inside your browser, so it takes a second or two per image.
Download each AVIF file, or grab them all in one ZIP.
About the formats
HEIC — High Efficiency Image Container
HEIC is what an iPhone produces by default from iOS 11 onwards. It wraps HEVC-compressed image data in a container that can also carry depth maps, Live Photo frames and edit history. At comparable quality it lands at roughly half the size of a JPEG, which is excellent right up until you try to open it on Windows, on Android, or in an upload form that has never heard of it.
Strengths
Roughly half the size of a JPEG at similar quality
Carries 10-bit colour, depth data and Live Photo frames
One file can hold a burst, or an edit alongside the untouched original
Limitations
Windows, most Android builds and nearly every website refuse to open it
Patent licensing has kept support out of most open-source tools
Almost nothing outside the Apple ecosystem can export to it
AVIF — AV1 Image File Format
AVIF is the newest format here, built on the AV1 video codec. It beats WebP by another 20–30% on size, handles HDR and wide colour gamut, and supports transparency and animation. Encoding is slow and desktop support is still patchy, but for images delivered over the web it is the most efficient option browsers actually understand.
Strengths
The smallest files of any format with real browser support
HDR and 10-bit colour, so gradients do not band
Transparency and animation included
Limitations
Slow to encode compared with JPEG or WebP
Older browsers and most desktop applications cannot open it
Editing software support remains thin
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Frequently asked questions
Are my photos uploaded anywhere?
No. The conversion runs entirely in your browser using WebAssembly and the Canvas API. Your images are never sent over the network, never touch a server, and are dropped from memory as soon as you close the tab.
Will I lose quality?
AVIF is a lossy format, so some data is discarded. At the default quality of 85% the difference is invisible on screen for most photos. Raise the slider if you plan to print or edit the result.
Is there a limit or a cost?
It is free and there is no account. The only limits are practical: 30 files at a time and 60 MB per file, so that the tab does not run out of memory on a phone.
Can I convert several files at once?
Yes — drop in up to 30 files and they are processed one after another, then downloaded individually or as a single ZIP.
Does it work offline?
Once the page has loaded, yes. The converter itself needs no network connection, so you can drop the connection and keep converting.
Does it work on a phone?
Yes, on iOS and Android. Large batches are slower on a phone because the decoding happens on the device, so stick to smaller groups if things feel sluggish.