Free HEIC to GIF converter online
Convert HEIC to GIF free online in your browser. Batch multiple files — instant, 100% private, nothing uploaded.
- Files never leave your device
- Runs entirely inside your browser
- No uploads
- No registration required
- Private processing
- Fast local processing
Recommended workflow
- HEIC → GIFYou are here
- Compress GIF
- Resize GIF
- Crop GIF
- Convert GIF to PDF
Convert HEIC files to GIF online for free. This dedicated HEIC to GIF converter runs entirely in your browser — batch multiple images at once, instant speed, and zero uploads to our servers.
What This HEIC to GIF Converter Does
This tool transforms images from the HEIC format into GIF files in seconds. Whether you are preparing photos for a website, shrinking attachments for email, or moving legacy archives into a modern workflow, the converter handles the job locally on your device.
How to Convert HEIC to GIF
- Open this page and drag one or more HEIC files onto the upload area, or click Browse to select them.
- Confirm that the output format is set to GIF (pre-selected for this tool).
- Adjust quality if GIF supports compression, or set max width and height to resize while converting.
- Click Convert all and wait a moment while files are processed locally on your device.
- Download each GIF image or grab everything in one ZIP.
Key Features
- Free HEIC to GIF conversion with no account required
- Batch convert multiple images in one session
- Private local processing — files are not uploaded to XConverters servers
- Quality and resize controls when supported by the output format
- Works on desktop and mobile browsers
- No watermarks and no per-file fees
Privacy and Security
Your images remain on your device during conversion. We do not store, inspect, or share the files you process.
Private by design: Local conversion is ideal for personal photos, client deliverables, and confidential documents.
Frequently asked questions
Is the HEIC to GIF converter free? Yes — free online with no limits and no watermarks.
Are my files uploaded? No. Conversion runs locally in your browser.
Can I convert multiple HEIC files at once? Yes. Drop many files and convert them in one go.
How to convert HEIC to GIF free online
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Drag and drop your HEIC files into the box above.
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Choose GIF as the output format and adjust quality or size if needed.
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Click convert and download your new GIF images.
When to convert HEIC to GIF
Share GIF images in apps and websites that do not support HEIC.
Reduce file size for email, chat, and faster page loads.
Prepare photos for social media, print, or design workflows.
Frequently asked questions
Is the HEIC to GIF converter free?
Yes. This free online converter has no limits and no watermarks.
Are my files uploaded to a server?
No. All conversion happens locally in your browser, so your images never leave your device.
Can I convert multiple HEIC files at once?
Absolutely. You can drop many files and convert them all in one go — free and private.
Is HEIC to GIF processed on my device?
Yes. XConverters handles files locally in the browser and does not transfer them to our servers.
Will GIF reduce HEIC quality?
This GIF path keeps pixel data intact depending on your settings.
Does GIF keep transparency from HEIC?
Yes, GIF can retain an alpha channel when HEIC includes transparency.
Do I need software installed for HEIC to GIF?
No. Open the tool in a modern browser, pick HEIC, and download GIF after processing.
How large can my HEIC file be?
Limits depend on device RAM and the browser. Test one large file before converting a full batch.
What this conversion does
This path turns HEIC (.heic) files into GIF (.gif) inside your browser. XConverters reads pixels locally and re-encodes them in the target format without sending your file elsewhere.
GIF output is lossless and fits simple animations and legacy graphics.
When to use it
You need GIF for simple animations and legacy graphics while the source is HEIC.
You need precise GIF for print, archive, or further editing.
You want an instant GIF preview before sharing or publishing.
Advantages
Convert HEIC → GIF locally without waiting in a remote queue.
GIF preserves transparency when the source supports it.
Batch a handful of HEIC files with the same settings.
Limitations
Very large HEIC files can exhaust browser memory before conversion finishes.
Quality considerations
Avoid re-saving HEIC through multiple lossy formats.
Check transparent edges on both dark and light backgrounds after export.
Keep the original HEIC copy before committing to GIF.
Best practices
Name outputs with the correct .gif extension to avoid viewer errors.
Keep a HEIC master for future edits.
Use identical quality settings across a batch for consistent results.
Privacy
Your files never leave your device when you use HEIC → GIF conversion on XConverters. No account is required and we do not retain copies of the images or documents you process.
That local-first model suits personal photos, work documents, and sensitive RAW files you prefer to keep offline.
Browser processing
XConverters runs HEIC → GIF conversion entirely inside your browser. Files are decoded locally, pixel data flows through Canvas or WebAssembly where needed, and the finished file is encoded on your device.
No remote copy is created during processing. Temporary data clears when you close the tab or refresh unless you download the result yourself.
Common mistakes
Assuming GIF is always smaller than HEIC — lossless PNG/TIFF output can be larger.
Re-converting the same HEIC through GIF while lowering quality each time.