.heifimage/heif

HEIF (.heif)

HEIF (High Efficiency Image File Format) is a modern image container format that offers superior compression to JPEG while supporting multiple images, depth maps, and HDR.

Quick Facts

File Extension
.heif
MIME Type
image/heif
Category
Image
Full Name
HEIF

What is HEIF?

HEIF (High Efficiency Image File Format) is a cutting-edge container format designed to store individual images and image sequences. Developed by the Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG), it utilizes advanced compression algorithms based on the High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) standard. This allows HEIF files to achieve significantly smaller file sizes compared to traditional JPEGs without compromising visual quality, making it ideal for storage and transmission.

Beyond simple static images, HEIF supports a wide range of advanced features that enhance the user experience. It can store multiple images in a single file, such as burst shots or live photos, along with depth maps, alpha channels, and HDR data. This versatility makes it a preferred choice for modern mobile devices and professional photography workflows where metadata and image quality are paramount.

Despite its technical advantages, adoption has been gradual due to compatibility concerns with older software and web browsers. However, as hardware support grows and operating systems integrate native decoding, HEIF is becoming increasingly standard for high-quality image storage. Its efficiency helps reduce bandwidth usage and storage costs while maintaining superior image fidelity.

Technical Specifications

DeveloperMPEG (Moving Picture Experts Group)
First Released2015
TypeImage Container Format
CompressionLossy (HEVC-based) and Lossless
Max Resolution65535 x 65535 pixels
Color DepthUp to 16-bit per channel

Pros & Cons

+Advantages

  • •Superior compression efficiency compared to JPEG
  • •Supports multiple images and image sequences in one file
  • •Enables storage of depth maps and HDR data
  • •Reduces storage space and bandwidth usage

−Disadvantages

  • •Limited compatibility with older software and web browsers
  • •Patent licensing fees may apply for some implementations
  • •Conversion to standard formats can result in quality loss

Common Use Cases

Mobile photography and smartphone image storage

Storing live photos and burst sequences

High dynamic range (HDR) image archiving

Web optimization for faster loading times

Convert from HEIF

Convert .heif files to other formats.

.heif.jpg

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.heif.png

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.heif.webp

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.heif.gif

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.heif.pdf

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.heif.mp4

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.heif.svg

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.heif.heic

Convert HEIF (.heif) files to HEIC (.heic) format. Transform your HEIF files to HEIC quickly and easily with File ConverterX — completely free.

.heif.avif

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.heif.mov

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.heif.mkv

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.heif.tiff

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.heif.bmp

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.heif.html

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.heif.txt

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.heif.eps

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.heif.json

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.heif.yaml

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.heif.webm

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.heif.wmv

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.heif.ico

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.heif.jxl

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.heif.apng

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.heif.m4v

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.heif.fits

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.heif.j2k

Convert HEIF (.heif) files to JPEG 2000 (.j2k) format. Transform your HEIF files to J2K quickly and easily with File ConverterX — completely free.

.heif.jp2

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.heif.y4m

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.heif.ai

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.heif.cin

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.heif.cur

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.heif.dds

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.heif.dpx

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.heif.exr

Convert HEIF (.heif) files to OpenEXR (.exr) format. Transform your HEIF files to EXR quickly and easily with File ConverterX — completely free.

.heif.flif

Convert HEIF (.heif) files to FLIF (.flif) format. Transform your HEIF files to FLIF quickly and easily with File ConverterX — completely free.

.heif.flv

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.heif.hdr

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.heif.mpeg

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.heif.pam

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.heif.pbm

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.heif.pct

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.heif.pcx

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.heif.pdb

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.heif.pgm

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.heif.pnm

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.heif.ppm

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.heif.ps

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.heif.psb

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.heif.psd

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.heif.qoi

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.heif.sgi

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.heif.svgz

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.heif.tga

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.heif.wbmp

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.heif.xbm

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.heif.xpm

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.heif.xwd

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Convert to HEIF

Convert other files to .heif format.

.jpg.heif

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.png.heif

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.webp.heif

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.gif.heif

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.pdf.heif

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.csv.heif

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.svg.heif

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.heic.heif

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.avif.heif

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.tiff.heif

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.jxl.heif

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.exr.heif

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.fits.heif

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.hdr.heif

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.j2k.heif

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.jp2.heif

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.pgm.heif

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.ppm.heif

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.raw.heif

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Frequently Asked Questions

HEIF offers better compression, resulting in smaller file sizes with equal or better quality.

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