HEIC to AVIF Converter — Free & Private
Convert HEIC to AVIF free — right in your browser, with zero uploads. Drop up to 200 files below and they'll convert instantly on your device.
Drop HEIC files here
or click to browse — up to 200 at once
Why convert HEIC to AVIF?
Apple's modern photo format (High Efficiency Image Coding). About half the size of JPG at the same quality, stores a full-quality original plus a compressed preview.
Converting to AVIF solves real problems: it gets you modern compression with broad support.
And because the conversion runs locally, there's no wait, no upload, no privacy trade-off.
HEIC vs AVIF — quick comparison
| HEIC | AVIF | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Apple's modern photo format (High Efficiency Image Coding). About half the size of JPG at the same quality, stores a full-quality original plus a compressed preview. | The newest generation format (AV1 image). Best compression of all, but support is still growing. |
| File size | Compressed — roughly half a JPG of the same quality | Small |
| Transparency | No | Yes |
| Universal support | Apple devices + newer apps | Growing |
How to convert HEIC to AVIF
- Drop your HEIC files into the box above (or click to browse).
- Press Convert — it happens instantly on your device.
- Download each converted file, or grab them all as a ZIP.
No sign-up. No watermarks. No file size limits. Your images stay on your device the whole time.
Frequently asked questions
Is converting HEIC to AVIF free?
Yes — completely. Converting HEIC to AVIF happens locally in your browser, so there's no upload and no per-conversion fee. No watermarks, no sign-up, no daily limits.
Do my HEIC files get uploaded?
No. The whole conversion happens on your device. Your images never leave your computer or phone, so they can't be stored, viewed or misused anywhere.
What's the difference between HEIC and AVIF?
Apple's modern photo format (High Efficiency Image Coding). About half the size of JPG at the same quality, stores a full-quality original plus a compressed preview. The newest generation format (AV1 image). Best compression of all, but support is still growing.
Will I lose quality converting HEIC to AVIF?
PNG is lossless, so there's no quality loss at all. The file will be larger, but every pixel is preserved.
How fast is the conversion?
Instant — there's no upload step. Large batches of 200 images typically finish in seconds to a couple of minutes depending on your device.
Can I convert multiple HEIC files at once?
Yes — up to 200 files per batch. Your browser converts them one by one on your device, then you download them all as a single ZIP.