How to use the HEIC to WebP Converter
- 1Drop your HEIC files into the box above, or tap to choose them.
- 2Each file converts to WebP right away in your browser.
- 3Download files one by one, or all at once as a ZIP.
HEIC vs WebP
| HEIC | WebP | |
|---|---|---|
| Transparent background | Yes | Yes |
| Animation | No | Yes |
| Compression | Lossy | Lossy or lossless |
| Best for | storing phone photos at about half the size of a JPG | fast loading web images with transparency |
Why convert HEIC to WebP?
HEIC is great for storing phone photos at about half the size of a JPG, but Windows, many websites and older apps cannot open it. WebP is Google's web image format, now used by most large websites, so the file will open where you need it.
How to convert HEIC to WebP on Windows
Windows 10 and 11 cannot open HEIC photos without an extra paid codec. Open this page in Edge or Chrome, drop your photos in, and download the WebP files – nothing to install.
How to convert HEIC to WebP on Mac
Preview can export one photo at a time. To convert a whole folder at once, drag the photos onto this page and download them together as a ZIP.
How to convert HEIC to WebP on iPhone
Open this page in Safari, tap the drop area, choose your photos and tap Download. To stop new photos saving as HEIC, go to Settings → Camera → Formats → Most Compatible.
What is a HEIC file?
HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is the default photo format on iPhones and iPads since iOS 11. It is best for storing phone photos at about half the size of a JPG.
The catch: Windows, many websites and older apps cannot open it.
What is a WebP file?
WebP (WebP Image) is Google's web image format, now used by most large websites. It is best for fast loading web images with transparency.
The catch: many desktop apps, printers and older software cannot open it.
Is this HEIC to WebP Converter safe?
Yes. Conversion happens on your own device inside your browser. Your files are never uploaded to a server, so nobody else can see them – it even works offline once the page has loaded.
HEIC to WebP Converter – FAQ
Is the HEIC to WebP Converter free?
Yes. Convert as many HEIC files to WebP as you like – no sign-up, no limits and no watermark.
Are my HEIC files uploaded anywhere?
No. Every file is converted on your device, in your browser. Nothing is sent to a server.
Can I convert many HEIC files to WebP at once?
Yes. Drop in a whole batch and download them all together as one ZIP file.
Will I lose quality converting HEIC to WebP?
Very little. Use the quality slider – 90% looks the same as the original for almost every photo.