HEIC Compressor

Compress HEIC/HEIF images online while maintaining excellent quality. Reduce iPhone and Apple device photo sizes by up to 70%. Perfect for sharing, storage optimization, or preparing images for web use. Try our HEIC to JPG converter if you need format conversion, or use Image Resizer for dimension adjustments.

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HEIC HEIF Batch Upload
Max 25MB per file • Up to 15 files
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How to Compress HEIC Images

  1. Upload your HEIC files by dragging and dropping or clicking the upload area. HEIC files are common on iPhones and iPads. You can select up to 15 files at once.
  2. Choose compression level: Select Light for best quality, Balanced for optimal results, or Maximum for smallest file sizes. Use the quality slider for fine-tuning.
  3. Select output format: JPG offers the best compatibility across all devices. Choose PNG for lossless quality or WebP for modern web optimization.
  4. Compress and download: Click compress and download individual files or get all as a ZIP archive. Perfect for sharing via email or uploading to websites.
Pro tip: Use our HEIC Analyzer to check image properties before compression, or try the HEIC File Viewer to preview your files.

Understanding HEIC Format

HEIC

HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is Apple's default image format since iOS 11. It uses advanced compression to store photos at roughly half the size of JPEG while maintaining similar quality. HEIC also supports features like Live Photos, image sequences, and 16-bit color depth. For converting to other formats, try our HEIC converters.

HEIF

HEIF (High Efficiency Image Format) is the underlying standard that HEIC is based on. While HEIC specifically uses HEVC/H.265 codec for compression, HEIF is a container that can use various codecs. Apple devices use HEIC for photos, which provides excellent compression with minimal quality loss.

Compression Settings Guide

Light (85-100%)

Best for archiving and printing. Minimal compression preserves maximum detail. Ideal when you need the highest quality possible and file size isn't a concern. Files typically reduce by 10-30%.

Balanced (60-84%)

Recommended for most uses. Great balance between quality and file size. Perfect for sharing photos, uploading to social media, or storing in cloud services. Typically achieves 40-60% reduction.

Maximum (30-59%)

Best for web and email. Aggressive compression for minimum file sizes. Some quality loss may be visible at full size, but excellent for thumbnails, web previews, or when bandwidth is limited. Can achieve 60-80% reduction.

Output Format Comparison

JPG

Universal compatibility. Works everywhere with all devices, browsers, and software. Best choice for sharing photos and uploading to websites. Lossy compression keeps files small. Use our JPG Compressor for additional optimization.

PNG

Lossless quality. Preserves every pixel perfectly with no compression artifacts. Results in larger files but ideal for graphics, screenshots, or when editing further. Supports transparency. See Compress PNG for optimization.

WebP

Modern and efficient. Google's format offers excellent compression with both lossy and lossless modes. 25-35% smaller than JPEG at similar quality. Supported by all modern browsers. Try Compress WebP for further size reduction.

Frequently Asked Questions

While HEIC is already compressed, you may want to reduce file sizes further for easier sharing, convert to more compatible formats, or resize images for specific uses. This is especially useful when sharing photos via email or messaging apps that don't support HEIC natively. Our tool converts and compresses in one step for convenience.

HEIC is primarily used by Apple devices running iOS 11 or later (iPhone 7 and newer) and macOS High Sierra or later. It's the default format for photos on these devices when "High Efficiency" is selected in Camera settings. Some Android devices also support HEIC/HEIF. Use our HEIC Analyzer to check file details.

Choose JPG for maximum compatibility - it works everywhere and keeps files small. Use PNG if you need lossless quality or transparency support. WebP is ideal for web use as it offers the best compression while maintaining quality, but isn't supported by all legacy software. For specific conversions, check our HEIC converter tools.

Yes, lossy compression (JPG, WebP lossy) removes some data to reduce file size. At quality levels above 70%, the difference is usually imperceptible to the human eye. For no quality loss, use PNG output or higher quality settings. Our "Balanced" preset offers an excellent tradeoff for most uses.

By default, we strip GPS location data for privacy while preserving other EXIF data like camera settings and date. You can customize this in the metadata options - choose to keep all data, remove all data, or just strip location. This is important for privacy when sharing photos online.

Yes, each file can be up to 25MB in size, and you can upload up to 15 files at once. This handles most iPhone photos easily (typical HEIC photos are 1-4MB). For very large files or batches, consider using the resize option to reduce dimensions first, or process in smaller groups.

Files are processed securely and automatically deleted within 24 hours. Most processing happens in your browser for privacy. We don't keep copies of your images or use them for any other purpose. For sensitive photos, you can also use our tool offline by saving the page.