High Efficiency Image Container
Download free HEIC image files for testing and development. High-quality sample HEIC photos to verify converter compatibility, test iOS workflows, and evaluate HEIF image support in your applications.
HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is Apple's default image format for iOS devices since iOS 11. Based on the HEIF (High Efficiency Image Format) standard, HEIC files offer superior compression while maintaining exceptional image quality, typically reducing file sizes by 50% compared to JPEG.
HEIC supports advanced features including 16-bit color depth, transparency, image sequences, and auxiliary data storage. While native to Apple devices, HEIC compatibility has expanded to Windows 10/11, Android, and modern web browsers.
These sample HEIC files are free to download and use for testing purposes. Each file demonstrates standard HEIC encoding as produced by iPhone and iPad cameras.
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Yes, all sample HEIC files are completely free to download and use for testing, development, and educational purposes.
Apple adopted HEIC as the default format because it offers approximately 50% smaller file sizes than JPEG while maintaining the same quality. This saves significant storage space on your device.
Windows 10 and 11 can open HEIC files after installing the HEIF Image Extensions from the Microsoft Store. Alternatively, you can convert HEIC to JPG using our free converter.
HEIC is Apple's specific implementation of the HEIF standard. HEIC files use HEVC compression, while HEIF is the broader container format. For practical purposes, they're often used interchangeably.
