HEIC/HEIF Viewer & Analyzer

View and inspect Apple HEIC photos, check EXIF camera data, dimensions, color depth, and extract embedded metadata from your images.

Drop your HEIC/HEIF here

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Accepts HEIC and HEIF files up to 25MB

How It Works

  1. Upload your HEIC or HEIF file using drag & drop or the file browser.
  2. The tool analyzes the file structure, codec, and embedded metadata.
  3. Review the quality score, dimensions, and technical details.
  4. Check EXIF data for camera settings, date taken, and location info.
  5. Use recommended tools to convert or optimize your image.

Understanding HEIC/HEIF

Quality Score

Based on resolution, file size, and metadata presence. Higher scores indicate better quality source images.

HEVC Codec

HEIC uses H.265/HEVC compression, providing 50% better compression than JPEG with similar quality.

EXIF Data

Contains camera settings, date/time, GPS coordinates, and device information from when the photo was taken.

HEIC is Apple's default photo format since iOS 11. It preserves Live Photos, Depth data, and HDR information.

HEIC Benefits & Use Cases

50% Smaller Files

HEIC achieves the same quality as JPEG at half the file size, saving storage space on your device.

10-bit Color Depth

Supports over 1 billion colors compared to JPEG's 16 million, perfect for HDR content.

Image Sequences

Can store Live Photos, burst shots, and image sequences in a single file with audio.

Non-Destructive Edits

Stores edit instructions separately, allowing you to revert to the original image anytime.

Tip: For web use or sharing, convert HEIC to JPG or PNG for universal compatibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

HEIF (High Efficiency Image Format) is the container format, while HEIC is specifically HEIF with HEVC (H.265) compression. Apple uses .heic extension for photos taken on iPhones and iPads. Both terms are often used interchangeably.

Windows requires the HEVC Video Extensions from the Microsoft Store (may cost $0.99) to open HEIC files. Alternatively, you can convert them to JPG or PNG using our free converter tools for universal compatibility.

Yes! HEIC supports alpha channel transparency, 10-bit color depth, and even animation. It's technically superior to both JPEG and PNG in many ways, but lacks universal browser and software support.

Yes, all uploaded files are automatically deleted from our servers within one hour. We do not store, share, or analyze your files beyond providing the analysis results you see on screen.

HEIC files can contain camera make/model, lens info, exposure settings (aperture, shutter speed, ISO), date/time, GPS coordinates, and even depth maps from Portrait mode. Consider stripping this data before sharing publicly.