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Yes — 100% free, no account required, no file size limits for typical images. Conversion runs entirely in your browser using the Canvas API. Your files never leave your device.

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Convert HEIC to WebP — iPhone Quality, Web Compatibility

HEIC is Apple's format — browsers don't render it, WordPress rejects it, web tools ignore it. WebP is the web's answer: similar compression efficiency, full browser support, accepted everywhere. Convert iPhone HEIC photos to WebP for small, sharp, web-native images without the compatibility headache.

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HEIC to WebP: iPhone Quality, Web Compatibility

Apple introduced HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) in iOS 11 because it stores photos at roughly half the file size of JPG at the same quality. On your iPhone, HEIC is excellent. Off your iPhone, HEIC is a problem. No browser renders HEIC natively, WordPress rejects it at the upload stage, Shopify doesn't accept it, and every web form that expects an image will throw an error when you select a .heic file.

WebP solves this completely. It delivers 25–34% better compression than JPEG — close to HEIC's efficiency — but with full support in every major browser, every CMS, and every CDN. WordPress has natively supported WebP since version 5.8. Shopify's CDN accepts WebP product images. Squarespace and Webflow both handle WebP uploads without any issues.

🌐 Works in every browser — Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari 14+. HEIC doesn't render in any browser
🔵 WordPress 5.8+ native support — upload WebP directly, no plugin needed
🛒 Shopify product images — WebP accepted, HEIC rejected
📉 25–34% smaller than JPEG — similar efficiency to HEIC with universal compatibility
🤖 Android 4.0+ support — WebP displays on every Android device; HEIC requires an app
🔒 100% private — conversion runs locally in your browser, files never leave your device

How to Convert HEIC to WebP

Open the Converter

Click "Convert Now" — the image tab with HEIC → WebP will be pre-selected.

Add Your HEIC Photos

Drag and drop your .heic files or click to browse. Enable Batch mode for multiple photos.

Set Quality

Choose WebP quality (85–90 recommended to match HEIC visual quality). Higher = larger file.

Download Your WebPs

Converted photos download immediately — ready for WordPress, Shopify, Squarespace, or any web platform.

Every Platform That Accepts WebP but Rejects HEIC

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WordPress

Native WebP support since 5.8. HEIC is rejected. Convert before uploading to your media library.

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Shopify

WebP accepted for product images and theme assets. HEIC not supported. WebP also serves faster via Shopify CDN.

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Squarespace & Wix

Both platforms accept WebP image uploads for pages, galleries, and portfolios. HEIC fails on upload.

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Android Devices

Android 4.0+ displays WebP without any app. Sharing HEIC photos to Android requires conversion first.

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Forms & Documents

Upload photo IDs, profile pictures, or supporting documents — web forms universally accept WebP, not HEIC.

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Bulk iPhone Photos

Convert entire HEIC photo selections at once with Batch Convert mode. All download as individual WebP files.

Frequently Asked Questions

No. WordPress rejects HEIC files by default — you'll see an upload error. WebP has been natively supported since WordPress 5.8 (July 2021). Convert your HEIC photos to WebP before uploading, and they'll work immediately in the media library without any plugin.

HEIC (which uses HEVC compression) is slightly more efficient than WebP — HEIC files are typically 5–15% smaller at equal quality. However, HEIC is practically Apple-only: browsers won't render it, WordPress rejects it, and web tools ignore it. WebP has universal browser support and is accepted by every major web platform. The small efficiency gap is irrelevant compared to the compatibility gap.

Yes. Both Squarespace and Wix accept WebP image uploads. You can use WebP for pages, portfolio images, blog posts, and product galleries. HEIC is not accepted on either platform.

Yes. Android has supported WebP natively since Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). All Android phones in use today display WebP without any issues. HEIC, by contrast, requires a third-party app to open on Android.

Yes. Shopify accepts WebP uploads for product images, collection images, and theme assets. Shopify's CDN serves WebP to supported browsers automatically. HEIC files are not accepted by Shopify — they must be converted first.

EXIF metadata such as date taken and camera model is typically preserved during HEIC to WebP conversion. However, GPS geolocation data and some HEIC-specific metadata may not fully transfer. If you rely on GPS coordinates for photo organization workflows, verify the output WebP retains the location data before deleting the original.

Yes — 100% free, no account required. Conversion runs entirely in your browser using the Canvas API. Your files never leave your device.