HEIC to ICNS converter for your favorite photos

This online tool will help you to convert files from HEIC to ICNS 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 ICNS - step by step explanation

If you want to convert your HEIC to ICNS 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 ICNS

STEP 2

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

Download converted ICNS file

STEP 3

It's time to download your ICNS 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.

ICNS Converter

What is a ICNS file?

ICNS file format is an Apple Icon Image format that Mac OS users use to customize the appearance of their icons in Finder and OS X dock. Apple Inc. is the developer of this format. ICNS files on Mac OS are in most ways similar to ICO files on Windows. Usually, ICNS format works with one or more images in one file that is created from a PNG image. To open the ICNS file, you can use Folder Icon X and Apple Preview on Mac, while on Windows, there are apps such as Inkscape and XnView that support handling ICNS format.

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