Convert HEIC to AVIF

Transform Apple HEIC photos to next-generation AVIF format. Superior compression with HDR support.

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Free Online HEIC to AVIF Converter

Convert iPhone photos to the next-gen AVIF format. Smaller files, higher quality, and open for the web.

1

Upload HEIC

Select HEIC/HEIF images from your device. We support batch processing.

2

Compress

Our engine transcodes HEIC to AVIF using the advanced AV1 codec.

3

Download AVIF

Get ultra-small, high-quality images ready for your website.

Why AVIF?

AVIF is the successor to WebP. It offers even better compression and supports HDR (High Dynamic Range), making your photos look more vibrant while loading faster than ever.

Next Generation

Features of Tomorrow

Experience the cutting edge of image technology with our converter.

Extreme Compression

AVIF files are often 50% smaller than JPEGs with similar quality. Save massive amounts of bandwidth.

HDR Colors

Preserve the full dynamic range of your iPhone photos. AVIF supports 10-bit and 12-bit color depth.

Royalty Free

Unlike HEIC, AVIF is open source. You don't have to worry about patent licensing when using these images.

AV1 Engine

We use the advanced AV1 video codec technology to encode your static images for maximum efficiency.

Comparison
FeatureHEIC (Apple)AVIF (Open)
CodecHEVC (H.265)AV1
LicenseProprietary / PaidFree / Open Source
Compression EfficiencyHighVery High (Best)
Web SupportLimitedModern Browsers

Who Is It For?

Developers and creators who want the fastest website speeds.

Web Developers

  • Boost Core Web Vitals
  • Minimize LCP metrics
  • Open standard format

Photographers

  • Share HDR portfolios
  • Maintain 10-bit color
  • Reduce storage costs

App Builders

  • Reduce app bundle size
  • Faster asset loading
  • High quality UI assets

Trusted by Tech Pros

See why developers are switching to AVIF.

"I converted all my portfolio assets from HEIC to AVIF. The site loads instantly now, and the images look identical."

A
Alex D.
Frontend Dev

"Finally, a way to use my iPhone RAW photos on the web with full HDR color support."

M
Maria S.
Product Designer

"The compression is magic. Files are half the size of JPGs but look sharper. Highly recommended."

K
Kevin W.
Tech Blogger
Engineering Philosophy

The Future of Image
Compression is Here.

AVIF isn't just another format; it's a generational leap. Based on the AV1 video codec, it achieves compression ratios that were previously thought impossible, outperforming both JPEG and WebP.

Converting HEIC (H.265 based) to AVIF (AV1 based) is a complex transcode between two highly advanced video-based image formats. Our engine handles this efficiently in the cloud, performing deep analysis of pixel blocks to map them from the HEVC standard to the open-source AV1 standard.

The result? Images that are 20-30% smaller than HEIC and up to 50% smaller than JPEG, with support for HDR (High Dynamic Range) and Wide Color Gamut fully intact.

Royalty Free

Ultra Small

Better compression than WebP and JPEG. Fastest loading times.

HDR Ready

Supports 10-bit and 12-bit color for true HDR display.

Open Source

No licensing fees, supported by major browsers.

What is AVIF?

**AVIF** (AV1 Image File Format) is an open-source image format born from the video world. It uses the **AV1 compression algorithm**, which was designed by a consortium of tech giants (Google, Mozilla, Cisco, etc.) to replace older standards.

Why the hype? Because it's efficient. AVIF can compress images significantly more than WebP or JPEG without visible quality loss. It handles **transparency**, **HDR**, and **Wide Color Gamut** effortlessly.

Converting your **HEIC** photos to AVIF is the smartest move for the web. You keep the modern features of HEIC (like high color depth) but gain the broad compatibility and open nature of a web standard.

Format Specs

Attribute
HEIC Format
AVIF Format
Codec Base
HEVC (Video)
AV1 (Video)
Royalty Status
Patented
Royalty Free
Max Color Depth
16-bit
12-bit
Efficiency
Excellent
Superior

Quick Definitions

AV1

AOMedia Video 1. An open, royalty-free video coding format designed for video transmissions over the Internet.

HDR

High Dynamic Range. Allows for brighter whites and deeper blacks in the same image.

Lossy

Compression where some data is discarded to save space. AVIF is very good at doing this invisibly.

Container

The file format (like .avif or .heic) that holds the image data and metadata.

Artifacts

Visual errors (like blockiness) that appear when an image is compressed too much.

Royalty-Free

Technology that can be used without paying licensing fees to patent holders.

Frequently Asked Questions

Privacy-First Architecture

Your Data Never
Leaves Your Control.

Most converters trade your data for the service. We do the opposite. Our engine is designed on a "Volatile-Memory" principle—once your AVIF is downloaded, the session is cryptographically purged.

2-Hour Auto-Delete

Files are automatically and permanently wiped from our secure servers after 2 hours.

End-to-End Encryption

Using TLS 1.3 and military-grade SSL encryption, your files are protected from the moment they leave your device.

Live Security Specs
AES-256
Encryption Standard
0.00%
Data Retention
"We don't just say we're secure. Our infrastructure is built to make any other possibility technically impossible."

About the Author

Author

Abu Nayem

SaaS Architect & Full Stack Dev

Building high-performance tools with Next.js and Python. Focused on privacy-first architecture and seamless UX.

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