Convert HEIC to GIF
Converting from: HEIC
Converting to: GIF
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How to convert HEIC to GIF
Drop your HEIC file into the box above, or click to browse.
Other Streets converts it to GIF instantly, right in your browser.
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About HEIC
HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is Apple's default photo format on iPhones, using modern compression to store more detail per byte.
Common for photos taken on recent iPhones, which need converting to JPG or PNG for wider compatibility.
HEIC files are typically about half the size of an equivalent-quality JPG, thanks to the newer HEVC-based compression.
💡 Apple switched to HEIC by default in iOS 11 (2017). Before that, iPhones saved every photo as JPG.
About GIF
GIF (Graphics Interchange Format) is a simple image format best known for supporting short, looping animations.
Ideal for short animated clips, reaction memes, and simple graphics with a limited color palette.
GIF is limited to a palette of 256 colors, which is why photos saved as GIF often look banded or grainy.
💡 There's a decades-long debate over how to pronounce GIF: its creator, Steve Wilhite, insisted it should be pronounced "jif."
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert HEIC to GIF?
Upload your HEIC file above, and Other Streets converts it to GIF instantly in your browser, no software to install and no waiting.
What's the difference between HEIC and GIF?
HEIC and GIF serve different purposes. HEIC files are typically about half the size of an equivalent-quality JPG, thanks to the newer HEVC-based compression. GIF is limited to a palette of 256 colors, which is why photos saved as GIF often look banded or grainy.
Is converting HEIC to GIF free?
Yes. Every conversion on Other Streets, including HEIC to GIF, is completely free with no limits or hidden fees.
Can I convert multiple HEIC files to GIF at once?
Yes. You can upload as many HEIC files as you want and convert them all to GIF in the same batch.
Will I lose quality converting HEIC to GIF?
Other Streets converts HEIC to GIF at full source resolution, preserving as much visual quality as the target format allows.