Convert HEIF to GIF online in seconds — free, with no sign-up. GIF is lossless and ideal for short looping animations and simple flat graphics. Your files are encrypted and deleted automatically after 24 hours.
HEIF
High Efficiency Image Format — A high-efficiency photo container ~2× smaller than JPEG at equal quality.
GIF
Graphics Interchange Format — An old format limited to 256 colors that supports simple animation but produces large files.
How to convert HEIF to GIF
- 1Upload your HEIF file
Click “Choose a file” or drag and drop your HEIF file onto the page — no sign-up or email needed.
- 2Convert to GIF
GIF is already selected as the output. Open Options to fine-tune quality if you like, then click Convert.
- 3Download your GIF file
Your GIF file is ready in seconds — click Download to save it. Files are automatically deleted after 24 hours.
HEIF vs GIF
| HEIF | GIF | |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | High Efficiency Image Format | Graphics Interchange Format |
| Type | Raster image | Raster image |
| Compression | Lossy | Lossless |
| Best for | compact photo storage; often converted for wider compatibility | short looping animations and simple flat graphics |
Frequently asked questions
Does converting HEIF to GIF lose quality?
Your HEIF file is already compressed, so converting to lossless GIF can't restore detail that was discarded earlier — but it won't lose any more. The GIF file matches your HEIF file exactly.
What's the difference between HEIF and GIF?
High Efficiency Image Format (HEIF) is lossy and best for compact photo storage; often converted for wider compatibility. Graphics Interchange Format (GIF) is lossless and best for short looping animations and simple flat graphics. Convert HEIF to GIF when you need a raster image for short looping animations and simple flat graphics.
Is the HEIF to GIF converter free?
Yes — converting HEIF to GIF is completely free. There's no watermark, no sign-up and no email required, and you can convert as many files as you like.
Are my HEIF files private and secure?
Yes. Your uploads are encrypted in transit, processed privately, and automatically deleted within 24 hours. We never share, sell or look at your files.
Can I convert HEIF to GIF on iPhone, Android, Mac or Windows?
Yes. The converter runs entirely in your browser, so it works on any device — iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac, Windows or Linux — with nothing to download or install.
How long does it take to convert HEIF to GIF?
Most files convert in a few seconds. Larger files take a little longer, and your upload speed is usually the limiting factor. There's no queue and no waiting for an email.
What else can I convert HEIF files to?
Besides GIF, you can convert HEIF to AVIF, BMP, ICO, JPG, PDF, PNG and more — see the full list of HEIF conversions below.
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Last updated July 2026