Compress HEIC photos in your browser.
Compress HEIC and HEIF photos on Timamu Web. Supported jobs stay on your device. Originals stay untouched.
Available on Timamu Web. Reach Target works toward a size you set. Exact size is not guaranteed.
Compress HEIC and HEIF photos on Timamu Web. Supported jobs stay on your device, and the original stays untouched. Files stay on your device.
Need a different format? Convert HEIC to JPG or convert HEIC to PNG.
Why a compressed HEIC copy can come out larger
HEIC is the efficient photo format recent iPhones use by default, so it is already compact. Timamu prepares a copy in a widely supported format such as JPEG, PNG, WebP or AVIF. A JPEG at the same visual quality is often larger than the HEIC it came from. When size is the goal, use Reach Target and enter the limit.
The usual reason to prepare a copy is compatibility. Not every app, form or older device opens HEIC, while a JPEG opens nearly everywhere.
Steps to compress a HEIC photo
- Choose the HEIC or HEIF photo in Timamu Web.
- Pick the output format. JPEG opens everywhere. WebP and AVIF are smaller but less universal.
- Use Reach Target if a size limit applies, then run the job.
- Download the prepared copy. The HEIC original is untouched.
HEIC-specific gotchas
- One file gives one still image. For a Live Photo, the HEIC file is the still and the short video is a separate file.
- HEIC files that carry HDR or other extra image data may be declined, and the original stays untouched.
- Free covers files up to 100 MB.
Choosing a format for the copy
- JPEG: widest support, and usually larger than the HEIC.
- WebP: smaller than JPEG, opens in current browsers and many apps.
- AVIF: smallest, newest, and the fewest apps open it.
- PNG: lossless and the largest.
Questions
Can I compress a HEIC photo on the web?
Yes. HEIC and HEIF compression is available on Timamu Web. The job stays on your device and the original stays untouched.
Can I also convert HEIC?
Yes. Timamu Web can convert HEIC or HEIF to JPEG, PNG, WebP, or AVIF.
Why is my JPEG bigger than the HEIC?
HEIC stores the same picture in fewer bytes than JPEG. To make the copy smaller, set a target size or choose WebP or AVIF.
Which output should I choose for sharing?
JPEG, because every app and website accepts it. Choose WebP or AVIF only when you know the destination opens them.
Does my photo stay on my device?
Yes. Timamu prepares your photo in your browser on your device.
What is the difference between HEIC and HEIF?
HEIF is the container standard. HEIC is the common variant iPhones use, with images coded in HEVC. Timamu Web accepts both.
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