HEIC Compressor

How to Compress HEIC Images Online

1. Upload Your HEIC Files: Click "+ Add Files" to select HEIC images from your computer, Google Drive, or Dropbox. These are the default photo format on iPhones and iPads.
2. Choose Compression Settings: Set a target file size percentage, specific size, or quality level. HEIC is already efficient, but further compression is possible.
3. Download Compressed Files: Click "Compress" and download your smaller HEIC files.

Why Compress HEIC Files?

iCloud Storage

iPhone photos in HEIC format are already smaller than JPG, but they still add up. Compressing HEIC files helps you stay within your iCloud storage limit without deleting photos.

Email and Sharing

Even though HEIC is efficient, high-resolution iPhone photos (12-48MP) can still be 3-5MB each. Compressing makes them easier to email and share.

Batch Processing

Compress hundreds of iPhone photos at once for backup, archiving, or uploading to photo services with storage limits.

HEIC vs JPG: Why Apple Uses HEIC

HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) produces files 30-50% smaller than JPG at the same visual quality. Apple adopted HEIC as the default iPhone photo format starting with iOS 11 to save storage space. The tradeoff is that HEIC has limited support outside the Apple ecosystem.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much can I compress HEIC files?

HEIC is already highly compressed, so further reduction is more limited than with JPG or PNG. Typical results: 20-40% reduction at moderate quality settings. For more dramatic size reduction, consider converting to JPG.

Does compressing reduce photo quality?

Yes — lowering quality settings removes image data. At 70-80% quality, the difference is minimal for sharing and viewing. Keep originals as backup for printing.

Can I compress multiple iPhone photos at once?

Yes. Upload multiple HEIC files and compress them all with the same settings.

Is it free?

Yes. Completely free with no watermarks, no sign-up required, and no file count limits.

Does it work on mobile?

Yes. Works in any modern browser on all devices — no app installation required.