Convert HEIC to WebP
Convert HEIC images from your iPhone or iPad to WebP format instantly in your browser. WebP gives you excellent compression with universal browser support — ideal for web use. No upload needed.
Drag 'n' drop files here, or
click to select files
.heic, .heif
Drop your files and click Convert to get WEBP
//when_to_use
When to Convert HEIC to WebP
- Uploading iPhone product photos to Shopify or WooCommerce stores where WebP provides faster page loads
- Converting HEIC screenshots from iPad for embedding in WordPress blog posts with better Core Web Vitals scores
- Preparing iPhone photos for Next.js or Gatsby sites where WebP is the recommended format for image optimization
- Sharing HEIC photos on Discord, Slack, or web chat apps that support WebP but not HEIC natively
- Archiving iPhone photos in WebP to save 25-35% storage vs JPG while maintaining universal browser compatibility
//comparison
HEIC vs WEBP
| Property | HEIC | WEBP |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | HEVC (lossy) | VP8 (lossy) |
| Typical file size (12MP photo) | 2-4 MB | 3-6 MB |
| Transparency | Supported | Supported (full alpha) |
| Browser support | Safari only | All modern browsers |
| Web/SEO friendly | Poor (not indexed) | Excellent (Google preferred) |
| Best for | iPhone storage | Web, e-commerce, blogs |
//how_it_works
How It Works
Drop your HEIC photos
Drag and drop or select HEIC/HEIF files from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Multiple files supported for batch conversion.
HEVC decoding in browser
The heic2any library decodes the HEVC-compressed image data entirely in your browser. Your photos stay on your device — nothing is uploaded.
VP8 WebP encoding
The decoded image is rendered on a Canvas and exported as WebP at 90% quality using VP8 intra-frame compression — smaller than JPG with universal browser support.
Download your WebP files
Your web-ready WebP files are ready. Use them anywhere on the modern web for faster page loads and better Core Web Vitals scores.
// under the hood
HEIC uses the HEVC (H.265) codec for image compression. Our converter uses the heic2any library to decode HEVC data entirely in the browser, renders it onto an HTML Canvas, and exports as WebP at 90% quality using the Canvas toBlob API with the image/webp MIME type. WebP uses VP8 intra-frame compression with optional alpha channel. No EXIF metadata is preserved.
//faq
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is HEIC format?
- HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is Apple's default iPhone and iPad photo format since iOS 11. It uses the HEVC (H.265) codec to achieve ~50% better compression than JPG at equivalent quality. However, HEIC is poorly supported outside the Apple ecosystem, making it awkward for sharing on the web.
- Why convert HEIC to WebP?
- WebP is supported by every modern browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge) and delivers 25-35% smaller files than JPG at the same quality. Converting HEIC to WebP lets you use iPhone photos on the web without compatibility issues, with excellent compression and full alpha channel support.
- How does WebP compare to HEIC in size?
- WebP files are typically 20-40% larger than HEIC but still 25-35% smaller than JPG at equivalent quality. You trade a bit of compression efficiency for universal web compatibility. A 3MB HEIC photo typically becomes a 4-5MB WebP file at 90% quality.
- Are my photos uploaded anywhere?
- No. Everything happens in your browser using the heic2any library and the Canvas API. Your HEIC photos are never sent to any server — we have zero access to your files at any point in the conversion.
- Does WebP support transparency like PNG?
- Yes. WebP fully supports 8-bit alpha channel transparency, just like PNG. If you later edit the image to remove a background in Photoshop or Figma, the transparency will be preserved when saving back to WebP.