# HEIC to WebP

> Convert HEIC to WebP in your browser for faster websites. Smaller than JPG, supported by modern browsers and site builders. Free, private, no upload.

URL: https://ihateheic.com/heic-to-webp  
Updated: 2026-10-04

Turn iPhone photos into WebP images that load fast on your website. Smaller than JPG at the same visual quality, converted right here on your device.

This tool runs entirely in the browser: photos are decoded and encoded on the visitor’s device and are never uploaded. It is free, needs no sign-up and works offline after the first visit.

## How to use it

1. Drop your HEIC photos above, or tap **Choose files**. On desktop you can drop a whole folder of shots for a blog post.
2. Photos convert to WebP at quality 82 straight away. Tweak **Quality**, or set **Colour** to sRGB for consistent colours across browsers, then hit **Apply**.
3. Download the WebP files or one **ZIP** and upload them to your site, CMS or store.

## Why WebP for the web

Every image on a page has to download before visitors see it. Large JPGs straight off a phone are one of the most common reasons a site feels slow, and page speed affects both bounce rates and search rankings.

WebP was designed by Google for exactly this job. It usually produces noticeably smaller files than JPG at the same visual quality, it supports transparency like PNG, and every current major browser displays it. For photos on a blog, shop or portfolio, it's a sensible default.

## Picking the right format for your site

| Format | File size | Browser support | Best for |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| JPG | Larger | Universal | Email, printing, old systems |
| WebP | Smaller | All current major browsers | Most website photos |
| AVIF | Smallest | Modern browsers, some gaps | Sites chasing every kilobyte |

If you want to go further, the format switcher above can output AVIF as well. AVIF files are smaller again but take longer to encode. See [HEIC to AVIF](https://ihateheic.com/heic-to-avif) for the trade-offs.

## A quick workflow for site builders

1. **Resize first.** A 4032-pixel-wide iPhone photo is wasted on a 1200-pixel column. Use [Resize HEIC](https://ihateheic.com/resize-heic) with the 1920 or 1280 preset.
2. **Convert to WebP** here at quality 75 to 85.
3. **Strip location.** It's off by default, so your home address doesn't end up in a public blog post.
4. **Upload** to your CMS. WordPress users can follow our [HEIC for WordPress](https://ihateheic.com/convert-heic-for-wordpress) page for the details.

## Colour across browsers

iPhone photos are shot in Display P3, a wider colour range than standard sRGB. We embed the colour profile in the WebP, and modern browsers honour it. If you want guaranteed identical colour on every screen, including older ones that ignore profiles, set **Colour** to sRGB before converting.

## Built for privacy, not for servers

Online converters that upload your files are a strange fit for photos you haven't published yet. Here the WebP encoding runs in Web Workers inside your browser tab, in parallel across your CPU cores. There's no server-side step, no sign-up, and no watermark. Once the app is cached it works offline, so you can prepare images on a plane and upload them when you land.

## FAQ

### Is WebP better than JPG for websites?

Usually, yes. WebP typically produces smaller files than JPG at the same visual quality, which means faster page loads. JPG is still the safer pick for email attachments and printing.

### Do all browsers support WebP?

All current major browsers, including Chrome, Safari, Firefox and Edge, display WebP. Very old browsers and some older desktop apps may not, so keep a JPG copy if your audience is unusual.

### What quality should I use for WebP?

The default of 82 is a good balance for photos on web pages. Go to 90 for hero images and portfolios, or 70 to 75 for thumbnails and galleries.

### Can I upload WebP to WordPress, Shopify or Squarespace?

Most modern site builders and CMSs accept WebP uploads, but support varies by platform and plan. If an upload is rejected, switch the output to JPG and try again.

### Should I resize photos before converting to WebP?

Yes, for the web. A full 12 MP iPhone photo is far wider than any page needs. Resizing to 1920 or 1280 pixels on the longest edge cuts the file size dramatically.

### Is my photo uploaded during conversion?

No. The converter runs entirely in your browser, so your photos go from your device to your device. Nothing passes through our servers.

### Does WebP keep my photo's location data?

GPS location is removed by default, which is what you want for photos going on a public website. Date and camera details are kept unless you choose to remove everything.