How do I convert HEIC to WebP?

Upload your HEIC file above. It is converted to WebP automatically (change the output format or quality in the Settings tab if you need to), then click Download. There is nothing to install.

Does converting HEIC to WebP lose quality?

WebP is lossy by default, so some fine detail is discarded to make the file smaller. Raise the quality or switch on lossless in Settings for a closer copy.

HEIC or WebP: which should I use?

Use HEIC for saving storage space on iPhones and iPads. Use WebP for websites, online stores and blogs that need fast-loading images. Keep in mind the main drawback of WebP: older apps and some upload forms don’t accept it.

HEIC is how iPhones and iPads save photos by default. It needs up to half the space of a JPG at similar quality, but many Windows PCs, Android apps and websites still can’t open it.

Is the HEIC to WebP converter free?

Yes. Convert, preview and download a single result without creating an account. Premium adds batch conversion (many files into one ZIP) and larger uploads.

Convert HEIC to WebP — Smaller Images for Faster Sites

Convert HEIC to WebP online for smaller, faster-loading web images. No software to install. Preview one free or batch-convert with Premium.

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Why convert HEIC to WebP?

WebP is supported far more widely than HEIC, so the file is easier to open, share and upload.
WebP is made for websites, online stores and blogs that need fast-loading images.

What to expect when converting HEIC to WebP

WebP uses lossy compression by default; raise the quality or switch on lossless in Settings for a closer copy.
High-dynamic-range and wide-colour detail is converted to standard 8-bit colour.

HEIC vs WebP

Feature	HEIC	WebP
Full name	High Efficiency Image Container	WebP
Origin	Apple’s default photo format since iOS 11 (2017)	Released by Google in 2010
Compression	Lossy (HEVC)	Lossy or lossless
Transparency	Not in iPhone photos	Yes — smooth, partial transparency
Animation	No	Yes
Colour	8 or 10 bits per channel, wide colour	8 bits per channel
Where it opens	Apple devices; many Windows PCs, Android apps and websites need extra software	All current browsers; some older desktop apps and upload forms reject it
Best for	saving storage space on iPhones and iPads	websites, online stores and blogs that need fast-loading images
Main drawback	limited support outside Apple devices	older apps and some upload forms don’t accept it

In short: choose HEIC for saving storage space on iPhones and iPads; choose WebP for websites, online stores and blogs that need fast-loading images.

Putting iPhone HEIC photos on a website as WebP

iPhones save photos as HEIC by default, and most browsers outside Safari can't display HEIC, so the photos can't go straight onto a website. WebP is a natural destination: every current browser shows it, and it keeps files small.

A full-size iPhone photo is far larger than any web layout needs. Resize it to the width your page displays, then convert; the pixel count affects file size more than the quality setting does. Quality 75 to 85 is a reasonable range for photos on the web, and Lossless mode is rarely useful for camera pictures.

Along the way the photo is converted to standard 8-bit color, so any extra color range the HEIC carried is not kept. If you are sending photos to people rather than publishing them, convert HEIC to JPG instead, which every phone and computer opens. To stop new photos arriving as HEIC, choose Most Compatible under Camera, then Formats, in the iPhone's Settings app.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert HEIC to WebP?: Upload your HEIC file above. It is converted to WebP automatically (change the output format or quality in the Settings tab if you need to), then click Download. There is nothing to install.
Does converting HEIC to WebP lose quality?: WebP is lossy by default, so some fine detail is discarded to make the file smaller. Raise the quality or switch on lossless in Settings for a closer copy.
HEIC or WebP: which should I use?: Use HEIC for saving storage space on iPhones and iPads. Use WebP for websites, online stores and blogs that need fast-loading images. Keep in mind the main drawback of WebP: older apps and some upload forms don’t accept it.
What is a HEIC file?: HEIC is how iPhones and iPads save photos by default. It needs up to half the space of a JPG at similar quality, but many Windows PCs, Android apps and websites still can’t open it.
Is the HEIC to WebP converter free?: Yes. Convert, preview and download a single result without creating an account. Premium adds batch conversion (many files into one ZIP) and larger uploads.

What you can do with HEIC to WebP

Review the main capabilities before you begin.

Convert HEIC files to WebP online
Choose WebP quality or switch to lossless
Switch to any other output format in Settings
Batch-convert many HEIC files into one ZIP
Preview the result before you download

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Settings reference

Available controls for HEIC to WebP.

Settings

Output formatDropdown: Chooses the file type you download. The page opens on its own output format; switch to any other format before converting.Options: JPGPNGWebPAVIFGIFTIFFBMPICOPDF
QualitySliderRange: 20–100 · Default: 90: For JPG, WebP, AVIF and image-to-PDF output: higher keeps more detail but makes a bigger file; 60–80 suits most photos. Documents (Publisher, XPS, EPS…) become PDFs with every page and sharp text, with no quality setting.
Lossless modeOn / Off: For WebP and AVIF output: keeps every pixel exactly (best for logos, graphics and transparency) at the cost of a larger file.
Background fillColor picker: For JPG, BMP and image-to-PDF output, which can’t store transparency: the colour that fills transparent areas (white by default).