HEIC to GIF converter for your favorite photos

This online tool will help you to convert files from HEIC to GIF or to any other image format. It's safe, easy to use, and completely free. Plus, you can convert as many files as you want.

How to convert HEIC to GIF - step by step explanation

If you want to convert your HEIC to GIF image, you are at right place! It's not just free and safe, it's very easy to use as well. No matter how many image files you need to convert, you are always only three steps away from it.

Upload HEIC file

STEP 1

Upload HEIC files directly from your computer or add a link to them.

Converting HEIC to GIF

STEP 2

After uploading files, click the 'Start conversion' button and wait for the conversion process to finish.

Download converted GIF file

STEP 3

It's time to download your GIF image files. Just click the 'Download' button and get your photos.

HEIC Converter

What is a HEIC file?

The Moving Picture Experts Group introduced HEIC format in 2015. The primary purpose of HEIC files is as their name implies High-Efficiency Image Format/Container to save space with storing images and image sequences in smaller file sizes. HEIC format has an advanced compression algorithm that provides up to 50% smaller image size while maintaining image quality. Also, HEIC images have a 16-bit tonal range that ensures the vibrant color palette. In comparison to other digital image formats, HEIC has a real perspective to become the most popular image format. However, HEIC files are not compatible with most operating systems natively, which creates obstacles on its way to popularity. Some of the operating systems that support HEIC format are Apple iOS 11 and later, Mac High Sierra and later, Google’s Android P, etc.

GIF Converter

What is a GIF file?

GIF or Graphical Interchange Format is a bitmap image format that was introduced back in 1987 by CompuServe. Even though GIF supports only 256 colors, it has significant usability on the web because it is portable and compatible with different platforms. GIFs are mostly used on websites for banners, header images, buttons, etc. Because GIF is a lossless format with LZW compression method, the image quality doesn’t deteriorate with reduced image size. Since most web browsers can open GIF files, it is easy enough to view them. However, to edit the GIF file, you’ll need apps such as Corel Draw, Photoshop Illustrator, OmniPage Ultimate, GIMP, etc.

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