HEIF Converter
Convert HEIF files to and from other formats for free right in your browser - no uploads.
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What else you can do with HEIF
About the HEIF format
HEIF (High Efficiency Image File Format)
HEIF (ISO/IEC 23008-12) was developed by the MPEG group in 2015. It can store a single photo, a burst, depth maps and image sequences compressed with modern codecs such as HEVC.
Like HEIC, HEIF is not supported everywhere, so it is usually converted to JPG or PNG for viewing on any device.
Best for efficient storage of photos on phones and cameras.
How to open HEIF
- Windows
- The Photos app in Windows 10 and 11 opens HEIF after installing the "HEIF Image Extensions" and "HEVC Video Extensions" from the Microsoft Store.
- macOS
- Preview and Photos open HEIF without extra software.
- Android
- Many modern phones show HEIF in the gallery, but not every app and website accepts it.
- iPhone
- HEIF is the native format of the iPhone camera; it opens in Photos and Files.
- No software
- Convert HEIF to JPG or PNG right on this page - the file never leaves your device.
HEIF specifications
| Property | HEIF |
|---|---|
| File type | Images |
| Extensions | .heif |
| MIME type | image/heif, image/heif-sequence |
| Conversion from this format | Yes |
| Conversion to this format | No |
| Quality setting | No |
How to convert HEIF files?
Add HEIF files
Drag and drop files onto the page or click the upload area. You can add several files at once.
Choose the format and settings
Pick the target format and, if needed, adjust quality, size and other options.
Download the result
Conversion runs right in your browser. Download files one by one or all at once as a ZIP archive.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I convert HEIF files?
Add HEIF files above, choose the target format and settings, then download the result. Everything runs in your browser.
What can I convert HEIF to?
For example, to JPG, PNG, PDF. All options are listed above.