HEIF to WebP Converter

Convert HEIF and HEIC images from iPhone, iPad, and Mac to WebP format for smaller file sizes with excellent quality. WebP is supported by all modern browsers and provides up to 30% smaller files than JPEG. Perfect for web optimization, WebP compression, and faster page loads. Also check our HEIC to JPG and HEIC to PNG converters.

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HEIF HEIC Batch Upload
Max 25MB per file • Up to 10 files
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HEIC to JPG HEIC to PNG HEIC to ICO WebP to PNG Compress WebP HEIC Analyzer Image Resizer

How to Convert HEIF to WebP

  1. Upload your HEIF/HEIC images by dragging and dropping or clicking the upload area. These are typically photos from iPhone, iPad, or Mac. You can select up to 10 files at once.
  2. Choose compression mode: Select lossy for smaller files (recommended for photos) or lossless for perfect quality preservation.
  3. Adjust settings: Set quality level (for lossy mode) and optionally enable resizing to reduce dimensions.
  4. Convert and download: Click the convert button and download individual files or all as a ZIP archive.
Pro tip: Use our HEIC Analyzer first to check your image properties, or try HEIC to JPG if you need maximum compatibility with older software.

HEIF vs WebP Comparison

HEIF/HEIC

High Efficiency Image Format, developed by MPEG. Default format on Apple devices since iOS 11. Excellent compression with great quality, but limited browser support. Files from iPhone typically use the .HEIC extension. Consider using our HEIC to ICO converter for creating favicons from Apple photos.

WebP

Modern format developed by Google with universal browser support. Supports both lossy and lossless modes. Excellent for web use with smaller file sizes than JPEG. For even better compression, try AVIF format. WebP can also be further optimized with our WebP compressor.

When to Convert HEIF to WebP

Web Publishing

WebP is supported by all modern browsers. Perfect for websites, blogs, and social media where HEIF isn't supported.

Cross-Platform Sharing

Share iPhone photos with Windows and Android users who can't view HEIF. Also works great with our Photo Collage Maker.

Email Attachments

WebP files are smaller and more universally compatible for email. Use our Image Resizer to further reduce size.

Site Performance

Faster loading websites with optimized WebP images. Combine with WebP compression for best results.

Quality Settings Guide

85-100%

High quality with excellent compression. Best for photos and detailed images. Barely visible difference from original HEIF.

70-84%

Good balance between quality and file size. Ideal for most web images, blog posts, and general use.

50-69%

Noticeable compression but still usable. Good for thumbnails, previews, or when file size is critical.

Below 50%

Heavy compression with visible artifacts. Only use when file size is more important than quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

HEIF (High Efficiency Image Format) is a modern image format that Apple uses as the default for photos on iPhone, iPad, and Mac since iOS 11/macOS High Sierra. HEIC is the file extension Apple uses for HEIF files. It offers better compression than JPEG while maintaining quality, but isn't universally supported. Use our HEIC Analyzer to learn more about your files.

WebP offers universal browser support (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge) while HEIF is limited to Apple devices. WebP provides excellent compression comparable to HEIF, making it perfect for web use. If you need even better compression, consider our HEIC to JPG converter for maximum compatibility or AVIF format for cutting-edge compression.

Since HEIF isn't supported in web browsers, files are uploaded to our secure server and processed using ImageMagick with libheif. Files are automatically deleted within 24 hours. We don't store or share your images. For client-side processing, try our PNG to WebP or JPG to WebP converters.

For most photos, 80-90% quality offers an excellent balance. For web thumbnails, 70-80% works well. Use lossless mode for screenshots or graphics where you need exact quality. You can also use our WebP Analyzer to check the results.

Yes, each file can be up to 25MB in size, and you can upload up to 10 files at once. This accommodates most iPhone photos (typically 2-5MB each). For very large files, consider using the resize option to reduce dimensions first.

This converter processes the still image portion of Live Photos. The video component (stored separately) isn't converted. For animated content, check our GIF Maker or Video to GIF tools.

WebP is supported by all major browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari (14+), Edge, and Opera. Over 97% of users have WebP support as of 2024. For the few remaining users, use the HTML picture element with JPEG fallbacks.