Convert HEIC to AVIF
Convert your iPhone photo to the most compact AVIF format
How it works
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Upload your HEIC
Select or drag a HEIC file up to 50 MB.
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Choose quality
Adjust the AVIF quality slider for the best balance of size and clarity.
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Download your AVIF
Get your converted AVIF image instantly.
Why convert HEIC to AVIF?
- AVIF files are even smaller than HEIC with comparable quality
- Supported by all modern browsers — Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge
- Best possible compression for iPhone photos on the web
About HEIC to AVIF conversion
HEIC (used by iPhones) and AVIF are both modern efficient formats, but AVIF has much wider browser support. AVIF typically produces files similar in size to HEIC or even smaller, while working on every modern browser and platform. This is the ideal conversion for web-optimizing iPhone photos.
When to convert HEIC to AVIF
You have iPhone HEIC photos that need to work on the web or on non-Apple devices, and you want the smallest possible file size.
This tool converts HEIC to AVIF. Both are efficient formats, so you get a similarly compact file with much wider compatibility.
AVIF is supported by all modern browsers. For maximum compatibility with older systems, consider JPEG or WebP instead.
Frequently asked questions
- Is AVIF smaller than HEIC?
- AVIF and HEIC are comparable in size. AVIF may be slightly smaller for some images, but the main advantage is wider compatibility.
- Why not just use HEIC?
- HEIC isn't supported by most non-Apple browsers and platforms. AVIF works in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.
- Is AVIF better than WebP for photos?
- Yes, AVIF typically produces files 20-30% smaller than WebP at the same visual quality.
- Which browsers support AVIF?
- Chrome, Firefox, Safari (16.4+), Edge, and Opera all support AVIF images.
- Is my file stored on your servers?
- Files are kept only long enough for you to download the result. Everything is automatically deleted within 24 hours.