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HEIC to GIF Converter
Convert HEIC to GIF free, right in your browser. No upload, no sign-up, no watermark.
Why convert HEIC to GIF?
Your iPhone saved it as HEIC, and the Windows PC, the upload form or the print shop won't open it. GIF works in every chat app and email client, which is still the simplest way to share a small graphic.
HEIC vs GIF
| HEIC | GIF | |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | High Efficiency Image File | Graphics Interchange Format |
| Type | Raster (pixels) | Raster (pixels) |
| Compression | Lossy | Lossless, 256 colours |
| Transparency | Yes | Yes |
| Animation | No | Yes |
| Opens in | Apple devices and Safari, patchy elsewhere | Every device, browser and app |
| File size | About half a JPG | Small for graphics, large for photos |
| Best for | iPhone and iPad photos | Short animations, simple graphics |
- GIF can show only 256 colours, so photos may look banded or grainy. It suits simple graphics best.
- GIF transparency is on or off for each pixel, so soft, semi-transparent edges become hard.
How to convert HEIC to GIF
Step 1: Drop your HEIC files
Drag them onto the page or tap to pick them from your device. Up to 50 at a time.
Step 2: Converted in your browser
Filo reads each HEIC and writes a new GIF on your own device. Nothing is uploaded.
Step 3: Download your GIF files
Save them one by one, or all at once with Download all. Your originals are untouched.
HEIC to GIF, answered
All FAQsIs my HEIC file uploaded to convert it?
No. The conversion runs in your browser, on your own device. Your HEIC file is not uploaded, and no account is needed.
Will converting HEIC to GIF reduce quality?
It can. GIF has only 256 colours, so photos may show banding. Graphics with few colours look the same.
What's the difference between HEIC and GIF?
HEIC (High Efficiency Image File) is a lossy raster format mostly used for iPhone and iPad photos. GIF (Graphics Interchange Format) is lossless but limited to 256 colours, supports transparency, and is mostly used for short animations and simple graphics.
Can I convert many HEIC files at once?
Yes. Add up to 50 HEIC files at a time. Each converted file uses one of your 3 free conversions, and they are converted one after another in your browser; Download all saves each GIF as its own file. The Filo app is free for life, with no daily limit.
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