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HEIC vs SVG

A quick, plain-English comparison of the HEIC and SVG file formats — and how to convert between them, free and in your browser.

HEICSVG
Categoryimageimage
Extension.heic.svg
MIME typeimage/heicimage/svg+xml
Converts to32 formats32 formats
Direction hereread & writeread & write

HEIC

HEIF/HEVC-compressed image; Apple's default photo format.

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SVG

XML-based scalable vector graphics.

About SVG

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HEIC vs SVG: frequently asked questions

What's the difference between HEIC and SVG?

HEIF/HEVC-compressed image; Apple's default photo format. XML-based scalable vector graphics.

Should I use HEIC or SVG?

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 HEIC to SVG?

HEIC to SVG isn't a direct conversion here, but you can convert HEIC to many other formats — browse the catalog to find the right target.

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