HEIC → WebP
Convert HEIC to WebP
WebP makes noticeably smaller files than JPG at the same visible quality. It is the right choice when the photo is going onto a website and page speed matters.
Convert your files
How it works
When WebP is worth it
For the same apparent quality, WebP files are typically 25–35% smaller than JPG. On a website with many images that is a real difference to how fast pages load, which is why it has become the default for image-heavy sites.
It is a poorer choice for anything leaving the web. Some desktop software, older photo viewers, and print shops still will not accept a WebP file. If the photo is going to a person rather than a server, JPG remains the safer format.
Browser support
Every current major browser displays WebP, and has done for several years. The compatibility question worth asking is not about browsers but about whatever non-browser software will eventually open the file.
Questions
Will WebP work on every browser?
All current major browsers support it. Very old browser versions do not, so if you must support them, keep a JPG copy as a fallback.
How much smaller are the files really?
Usually 25–35% smaller than a JPG of equivalent visible quality, though it varies with the photograph. Compare a converted file against the same image as JPG if the exact figure matters to you.
Can I use these on my website?
Yes, and that is what WebP is for. Nothing here places any restriction on the files you produce — they are your photographs, converted on your machine.