HEIC → AVIF
HEIC to AVIF Converter
Convert HEIC files to AVIF format in seconds. Drop your files below and download the converted versions — all without leaving your browser.
How to convert HEIC to AVIF
- Add your HEIC file(s). Click the upload area or drag HEIC images directly from your desktop into the drop zone.
- The target format is preset to AVIF. If you need a different format, you can change it via the format selector — but the page is already configured for AVIF output.
- Click "Start Conversion." Each file is processed in your browser using native image APIs. Most files finish in under a second.
- Download your AVIF files. Save individual files using the download button next to each row, or grab everything at once with "Download All."
Privacy note: Your HEIC files are never uploaded anywhere. The entire conversion happens locally on your device.
Why convert HEIC to AVIF?
- Smallest file sizes of any common image format with comparable visual quality.
About HEIC
Apple's default photo format on iPhones since iOS 11, offering excellent compression but limited compatibility outside Apple.
About AVIF
Cutting-edge image format based on AV1 video, delivering smaller files than WEBP at comparable visual quality.
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Frequently asked questions
Yes, completely free. There are no limits on the number of files you can convert, no watermarks, and no signup required.
Some quality loss may occur because AVIF uses lossy compression. We use a balanced 92% quality setting that produces visually-identical results in most cases while keeping files small.
Yes. Drop or select as many files as you want. Conversion runs through them sequentially and you can download all the AVIF files at once when finished.
No. All processing is done in your browser using JavaScript. Your HEIC files never leave your device, which means no uploads, no downloads, and no privacy concerns.
AVIF supports transparency. Any transparent areas in your HEIC file will be preserved.
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