AVIF vs HEIC
A quick, plain-English comparison of the AVIF and HEIC file formats — and how to convert between them, free and in your browser.
| AVIF | HEIC | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | image | image |
| Extension | .avif | .heic |
| MIME type | image/avif | image/heic |
| Converts to | 32 formats | 32 formats |
| Direction here | read & write | read & write |
Convert between AVIF and HEIC
AVIF vs HEIC: frequently asked questions
What's the difference between AVIF and HEIC?
AV1-based next-gen image format with excellent compression + alpha/HDR. HEIF/HEVC-compressed image; Apple's default photo format.
Should I use AVIF or HEIC?
Both are image formats — the right one depends on compatibility, quality and file size for your use. Whichever you have, you can convert it to the other below in seconds.
How do I convert AVIF to HEIC?
Open the AVIF-to-HEIC converter, drop your AVIF file in, and download the HEIC. We auto-detect the real format from the file's bytes, so a mislabeled file still works.