iPhones save photos as HEIC, which many Windows PCs, websites and upload forms can’t open. Converting to WebP fixes that: much smaller than JPG and PNG.
Drop one HEIC or a hundred — they’re converted inside your browser, so even private photos are never uploaded anywhere.
HEIC vs WebP
| HEIC | WebP | |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossy | Lossy or lossless |
| Transparency | Yes | Yes |
| Animation | No | Yes |
| File size | About half the size of JPG | 25–35% smaller than JPG at the same quality |
| Compatibility | Apple devices; poor support on Windows, Android and the web | All modern browsers; some older apps and upload forms still reject it |
| Best for | Saving space on iPhones | Websites and online stores that need fast-loading images |
Good to know before converting HEIC to WebP
- WebP files are smaller, but double-check that the app or site you’re uploading to accepts WebP.
- Your iPhone’s photo orientation is applied automatically, so the result is never sideways.
- Hidden data like GPS location and camera details is left out of the converted file.
What is HEIC?
HEIC is the format iPhones use for photos by default. It keeps photos small without losing quality — but outside Apple’s world it’s a headache: Windows, many Android apps, websites and upload forms often can’t open it.
What is WebP?
WebP was made by Google to make websites load faster. It does everything JPG and PNG do — including transparency — in noticeably smaller files. The catch: plenty of desktop apps, government portals and older software still can’t open it.
How to convert HEIC to WebP
- Drop your HEIC files (or paste with Ctrl+V).
- WebP is already selected — adjust quality if you like.
- Download one by one or all as a ZIP.
Frequently asked questions
Does converting HEIC to WebP reduce quality?
Only very slightly. WebP is lossy or lossless; at the default quality the difference is practically invisible. Raise the quality slider for maximum fidelity.
Can I convert many HEIC files at once?
Yes — drop as many as you like and download them all as one ZIP.
Are my images uploaded to a server?
No. Everything happens inside your browser on your own device. Your images are never uploaded, stored or seen by anyone — check your browser's Network tab, or turn on airplane mode after the page loads and see that it still works.
Is it really free?
Yes. No sign-up, no watermark, no daily limits and no paid “HD” downloads.
Do downloads still contain my location?
No. Every file you download is saved without hidden metadata like GPS location, camera serial number or owner name.