Why convert HEIC to WebP?
HEIC is efficient, but no web browser outside Safari can display it, so you can't put it on a website. WebP is the format built for that job: it's supported by Chrome, Safari, Firefox and Edge, and at the same visual quality it is typically 25–35% smaller than JPG. Smaller images mean faster pages, better Core Web Vitals scores and lower bandwidth bills. WordPress, Shopify, Squarespace and Webflow all accept WebP uploads.
How to convert HEIC to WebP
- Drop in your HEIC files — product shots, blog photos, portfolio images.
- Set a maximum size. Most website layouts never show an image wider than 1600–2000 px, and resizing saves far more bytes than compression alone.
- Choose a quality around 75–80 for photos, or switch on lossless for graphics and screenshots.
- Download the WebP files individually or as one ZIP ready to upload to your CMS.
Convert HEIC to other formats
- JPG HEIC to JPG Opens on every device, app and website.
- PNG HEIC to PNG Lossless — best for editing and design.
- PDF HEIC to PDF One document from one or many photos.
- GIF HEIC to GIF For old systems, forums and email signatures.
- AVIF HEIC to AVIF Next-gen format, about half the size of JPG.
- TIFF HEIC to TIFF Lossless for printing, publishing and archives.
- BMP HEIC to BMP Plain bitmap for legacy and embedded software.
Frequently asked questions
How much smaller is WebP than JPG?
For typical photos at matching visual quality, WebP is around 25–35% smaller than JPG. Combined with resizing a 4032 px iPhone photo down to 1600 px, it's common to go from a 3 MB HEIC to a WebP under 250 KB.
Do all browsers support WebP?
Yes. Every current version of Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari (including iOS) and Samsung Internet displays WebP. Only very old browsers like Internet Explorer do not.
Lossy or lossless WebP — which one?
Use lossy (the default) for photographs: it's dramatically smaller and looks the same. Use lossless for screenshots, logos or images with flat colors and text, where it often beats PNG in size.
Can I open WebP files on my computer?
Windows 10/11 Photos, macOS Preview and all browsers open WebP. Some older desktop editors and photo-printing services still don't — if you need to print or send the image to someone, JPG is the safer pick.
Is WebP better than AVIF for my website?
AVIF can be smaller still, but it's much slower to encode and slightly less widely supported. WebP is the dependable middle ground that works everywhere today.