Video to HEIC Converter
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Need help?How to Convert Video to HEIC Online
- Upload Your Video — Click "Choose Files" or drag and drop any video file (MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, WebM, and 30+ other formats). Batch conversion is supported.
- Adjust Settings (Optional) — Set the output quality, resolution, or choose a specific frame to capture.
- Convert and Download — Click "Convert" and download your HEIC image file. No watermark, no sign-up required.
Why Convert Video to HEIC?
Converting video to HEIC extracts a still frame from the video and saves it as a HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) image. HEIC uses HEVC compression to produce images roughly 50% smaller than JPEG at the same visual quality, with support for 10-bit color depth.
This is useful for creating thumbnails from video content, extracting a specific frame as a high-quality still photo, generating preview images for video libraries, or capturing a moment from a video recording as a shareable image in Apple's native photo format.
HEIC is the default image format on iPhones (iOS 11+) and is natively supported on macOS, making it ideal when the extracted frame will be used in the Apple ecosystem. For broader compatibility, consider converting to JPG or PNG instead.
Supported Input Formats
XConvert accepts all major video formats for HEIC frame extraction:
| Category | Formats |
|---|---|
| Common | MP4, MOV, AVI, MKV, WebM, WMV |
| Broadcast | MXF, MTS, M2TS, TS, WTV |
| Legacy | FLV, SWF, VOB, DivX, Xvid, RM |
| Mobile | 3GP, 3G2, 3GPP |
| Modern | AV1, HEVC, OGV |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this extract a single frame or convert the entire video?
It extracts still image frames from the video and saves them as HEIC images. The video's audio and motion are not preserved — this is a video-to-image conversion.
Can I choose which frame to extract?
Yes. Use the trim settings to specify the exact timestamp of the frame you want to capture. Set the start time to the desired moment.
Can I open HEIC files on Windows?
Yes. Windows 10 and later support HEIC with the free "HEIF Image Extensions" from the Microsoft Store. For older Windows, use IrfanView or convert to JPG instead.
Is HEIC the same as HEIF?
Nearly. HEIC is Apple's specific implementation of the HEIF standard using HEVC compression. They're interchangeable on most devices.
Can I batch extract frames from multiple videos?
Yes. Upload multiple video files and frames will be extracted from each. Download individually or as a ZIP archive.