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.
| HEIC | SVG | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | image | image |
| Extension | .heic | .svg |
| MIME type | image/heic | image/svg+xml |
| Converts to | 32 formats | 32 formats |
| Direction here | read & write | read & write |
Convert between HEIC and SVG
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.