Welcome to the File Converter

Upload your file to start converting. Choose a file from your device or use a remote file link.

${shortenFileName(item.file_name)} ${formatBytes(item.file_size)}

Output:

Add ${items.length} files

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How to Convert Heif to GIF?

Click the “Choose HEIF Files” button and select your HEIF file
Click on the “Convert” button to start the conversion
When the status changes to “Done”, click the "Download GIF" button

Convert Any HEIF to GIF

This tool supports converting many types of Heif to GIF. Convert JPEG, PNG, AVIF, TIFF, BMP, GIF, WEBP, PDF, EPS, PSD to GIF.

Best Heif Converter

Convert your Heif with perfect quality, size, and compression. Plus, you can also batch convert Heif using this tool.

Free & Secure

Our Heif Converter is free and works on any web browser. We guarantee file security and privacy. Files are protected with 256-bit SSL encryption and automatically delete after a few hours.

What is an HEIF file?

HEIF (High Efficiency Image Format) is an advanced image format developed by MPEG, utilizing HEVC (H.265) compression to store both still images and image sequences. Compared to traditional JPEG, HEIF offers superior compression efficiency, reducing file sizes by approximately 50% while maintaining the same image quality. It also supports 16-bit color depth, alpha channels for transparency, and depth maps, making it ideal for HDR and computational photography applications. Due to its efficiency and feature set, HEIF is widely used in iOS devices, macOS, and modern digital photography.

How to open and edit an HEIF file?

HEIF files can be opened and edited using various tools across different platforms. Recommended tools include: - **Native Support**: - [iOS 11+](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207022): iPhones and iPads natively support HEIF files in the Photos app. - [macOS High Sierra+](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208968): macOS users can open HEIF files directly in Preview or Photos. - Windows 10/11 (requires HEIF extension): Microsoft offers official HEIF and HEVC plugins (some may require purchase). - **Professional Tools**: - [Adobe Photoshop 2020+](https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/using/file-formats.html#HEIF_HEIC): Supports HEIF file editing and conversion. - [Affinity Photo](https://affinity.serif.com/): Allows HEIF import and editing, suitable for professional designers. - **Open-Source Tools**: - [XnView MP](https://www.xnview.com/en/xnviewmp/): Multi-platform support for viewing and converting HEIF files. - [GIMP](https://www.gimp.org/) (with plugin): Supports basic HEIF editing. - **Online Conversion**: - Websites like CloudConvert and Convertio allow users to convert HEIF to JPEG, PNG, and other common formats. On Windows, additional HEVC video extensions may be required to decode HEVC-compressed images properly.

https://nokiatech.github.io/heif/

https://github.com/strukturag/libheif

https://aomediacodec.github.io/av1-avif/

What is a GIF file?

GIF (Graphics Interchange Format) is a widely used image format for web and social media, supporting lossless compression and animation. GIF files can store multiple frames to create short animated clips, making them popular for memes, web advertisements, and simple animations. GIF supports up to 256 colors (8-bit depth), making it suitable for simple graphics but less ideal for high-color images compared to PNG or JPEG.

How to open and edit a GIF file?

GIF files can be opened and edited using various tools. Recommended options include: - **Viewers**: - [Web browsers](https://www.mozilla.org) (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, etc., support GIF animations natively). - [Windows Photos Viewer](https://support.microsoft.com/) / macOS Preview (supports static GIFs). - **Editing Tools**: - [Adobe Photoshop](https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop.html) (frame-by-frame GIF editing and export). - [GIMP](https://www.gimp.org/) (free and open-source, supports GIF animation editing and optimization). - [EZGIF](https://ezgif.com/) (online GIF editor for cropping, optimizing, merging, etc.). - **Conversion Tools**: - [ImageMagick](https://imagemagick.org/) (command-line tool for converting GIF to PNG, WebP, etc.). - [FFmpeg](https://ffmpeg.org/) (converts GIF to MP4 and other video formats to reduce file size).

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Graphics_Interchange_Format

https://www.adobe.com/products/photoshop.html

https://www.gimp.org/

https://imagemagick.org/script/formats.php