Can I convert HEIC to WebP on iPhone, Android, Mac or Windows?

Yes. ConvertPixels works in Safari, Chrome, Edge and Firefox on any device, so you can convert HEIC to WebP on your phone or computer without installing an app.

Is there a free HEIC to WebP converter with no sign-up?

Yes, this one. Converting HEIC to WebP on ConvertPixels is free, with no sign-up, no watermark and no daily cap. Convert up to 30 files per batch, each up to 50 MB.

Can I convert HEIC to WebP without losing quality?

WebP is a lossy format, but our default quality setting (85) keeps the result visually identical to the original. Turn quality up in the options for maximum detail, or down for a smaller file.

Will the transparent background survive converting HEIC to WebP?

Yes. Transparency is supported in both formats and is preserved exactly.

Can I batch convert HEIC to WebP?

Yes. Add up to 30 HEIC files and convert them in one batch. You can even choose a different output format for individual files, then download them separately or together as a ZIP.

Is it safe to upload HEIC files to ConvertPixels?

Yes. Uploads use an encrypted connection and are processed automatically - nobody views them. Your originals are deleted straight after conversion and the results within an hour, or instantly if you click "Delete from server now".

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HEIC to WebP Converter

Convert HEIC images to WebP online in seconds - free, with no sign-up and no watermark. Batch convert up to 30 files and download them together as a ZIP.

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Choose filesor drag and drop files hereUp to 30 files · 50 MB each

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How to use it

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Drop your HEIC files onto the converter
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Press Convert to turn them into WebP
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Download your WebP images one by one or as a ZIP

HEIC to WebP

Why convert HEIC to WebP?

The main difference: HEIC is a lossy format, while WebP is a lossy or lossless format.

Transparent areas stay transparent

HEIC and WebP both handle transparency, so anything see-through in the original is still see-through after conversion.

Lighter images for your website

At the same visual quality, WebP files are noticeably smaller than JPG or PNG. Lighter images mean faster pages, better Core Web Vitals and a small boost for SEO.

HEIC vs WebP: what's the difference?

Property	HEIC	WebP
Compression type	Lossy (small files, some detail discarded)	Lossy or lossless
Transparent background	Yes	Yes
Animation	No	Yes
Where it opens	Safari only; Windows needs an extension	All modern browsers; some older apps and upload forms don't accept it
Used for	iPhone and iPad photos (saves storage)	Fast-loading website images

What is an HEIC file?

HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is the photo format iPhones and iPads have used by default since iOS 11. It's Apple's flavor of the HEIF standard, compressed with the same HEVC technology used for 4K video.

A HEIC photo takes about half the space of a JPG at the same quality and can store extras like Live Photo frames and depth data. The catch is compatibility: Windows, many Android apps and most upload forms can't open it.

How to open an HEIC file

iPhone, iPad and Mac open HEIC natively. On Windows 10 or 11, install the free HEIF Image Extensions (and, on some PCs, the HEVC Video Extensions) from the Microsoft Store. Recent Android phones can view HEIC in their gallery. Anywhere else, convert it to JPG.

Extensions: .heic, .heif
Compression: Lossy (HEVC)
Transparency: Yes
Made by: Apple iPhone and iPad cameras

What is a WebP file?

WebP is an image format Google introduced in 2010 to make websites load faster. It can compress photos lossily like JPG, or graphics losslessly like PNG - usually with 25-35% smaller files - and it supports transparency and animation too.

That's why so many images you save from websites, including Google Images, arrive as .webp files. Browsers love them; older software and many upload forms still don't.

How to open a WebP file

Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari display WebP directly - drag the file into a browser window. Windows 10/11 Photos and Paint and Mac Preview (Big Sur and later) open it as well. If an app or website rejects it, convert it to JPG or PNG.

Extension: .webp
Compression: Lossy or lossless
Transparency: Yes
Best for: Fast-loading website images