Are my photos uploaded to a server?

No. Your photos never leave your device. The conversion script runs entirely in your browser using WebAssembly, and all processing happens in your local RAM.

Is there a file size limit?

Because the processing happens on your device, the only limit is your device's available memory. Modern smartphones and laptops can easily handle 50MB+ photos without issue.

Does this work on mobile devices?

Yes. HEIC Studio is fully responsive and the WebAssembly engine runs seamlessly in mobile Safari, Chrome, and Firefox.

Why are my iPhone photos in HEIC anyway?

Apple adopted HEIC (High-Efficiency Image Container) because it offers significantly better compression than JPG, saving you iCloud and device storage space without sacrificing quality.

Is HEIC Studio really free?

Yes, HEIC Studio is completely free to use with no limits. Since everything runs in your browser, there are no server costs for us to pass on to you.

HEIC stands for High-Efficiency Image Container. It is the default photo format used by Apple iPhones since iOS 11 (2017). HEIC files are roughly 50% smaller than equivalent JPG files while maintaining the same visual quality.

Terms of Service | HEIC Studio

By using HEIC Studio, you agree to these simple terms. This is a free, open-source utility provided "as-is".

1. Acceptance of Terms

By accessing and using HEIC Studio (the "Service"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by these terms, please do not use the Service.

2. Description of Service

HEIC Studio is a client-side web application that allows users to convert HEIC image files into other standard formats (such as JPG, PNG, or WEBP). All processing is performed locally on your device's hardware via your web browser.

3. User Responsibilities

Because HEIC Studio operates entirely on your local device, you acknowledge that:

You are solely responsible for the images you choose to process using the Service.
The speed and capability of the conversion depend entirely on your device's hardware and web browser limitations.
We do not store backups of your original or converted files; you are responsible for maintaining your own copies.

4. Disclaimer of Warranties

The Service is provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis without any warranties of any kind, either express or implied, including, but not limited to, the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, or non-infringement.

We do not warrant that the Service will be uninterrupted, completely error-free, or that it will meet your specific requirements. While we strive to provide high-quality image conversions, we cannot guarantee pixel-perfect accuracy or complete preservation of all metadata in every possible edge case.

5. Limitation of Liability

In no event shall HEIC Studio, its creators, or contributors be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential or punitive damages, including without limitation, loss of data, loss of profits, device overheating, or other intangible losses, resulting from your access to or use of or inability to access or use the Service.

6. Changes to Terms

We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to modify or replace these Terms at any time. Your continued use of the Service after any such changes constitutes your acceptance of the new Terms of Service.