Images conversion
Convert HEIF to WebP
Updated Jul 2026
HEIF is the compact photo format used by Apple devices, and WebP is the image format most websites use to keep pages fast. To convert HEIF to WebP, open the file in a converter and export it as WebP. Doing this on your own computer means the photo, and any location data stored inside it, never has to leave your machine.
- Extension
- .heif
- Type
- Images
- Typically
- Apple devices
- Compression
- Lossy
- Transparency
- None
- Metadata
- Carries EXIF
- Extension
- .webp
- Type
- Images
- Typically
- Modern web images
- Compression
- Lossy
- Transparency
- Supported
Convert HEIF to WebP on your own computer. Nothing uploads.
How to convert HEIF to WebP
- Open Morphjet and drag in the HEIF photo, or a whole folder of them, that you want to convert.
- Choose WebP as the output format, and set a quality level if you want a smaller file.
- Convert. The WebP files are written next to your originals, and nothing leaves your machine.
HEIF vs WebP: what actually changes
| HEIF | WebP | |
|---|---|---|
| Opens everywhere | No, needs a recent Apple device or plugin | Yes, supported by all current browsers and most photo apps |
| File size | Smaller, about half of a JPG | Similarly compact, often smaller than JPG at the same quality |
| Quality | High, modern compression | Very good, with a small one-time loss on export |
| Transparency | Technically supported, rarely used in camera photos | Yes, commonly used for images that need a transparent background |
| Keeps date and location (EXIF) | Yes | Sometimes, depends on the converter and settings |
When to convert, and when not to
Convert HEIF to WebP when you're putting a photo on a website or in an app that expects WebP, since it keeps pages loading fast without a big jump in file size.
Keep the HEIF original if you're archiving your best shots or plan to edit them later, because HEIF already holds strong quality in a small file, and every export to WebP loses a little detail you can't get back.
Why not just use an online converter?
HEIF photos from an iPhone or other Apple device often carry EXIF data, including the GPS coordinates of where the photo was taken. Send that file to an online converter and the photo, along with its location history, sits on someone else's server. Converting on your own computer keeps the picture, and where you took it, entirely on your machine.
Questions
Does converting HEIF to WebP lose quality?
A little. WebP re-compresses the image on export, so there's a small, one-time quality loss. For web use it's generally not noticeable, but if you need the sharpest possible copy, keep the HEIF original too.
Will the WebP file keep the photo's location data?
It depends on the converter. Some carry the EXIF data over, some strip it. If you're posting the photo publicly, it's worth checking before you share it.
Why convert to WebP instead of JPG?
WebP was built for the web and generally produces a smaller file than JPG at similar quality, which helps pages load faster. JPG still has an edge for maximum compatibility with older software.
Does WebP support transparent backgrounds?
Yes. That's one of the main reasons sites use WebP over JPG. It's useful if the photo needs to sit on top of other content without a visible background.
Can I convert HEIF to WebP without uploading the photo anywhere?
Yes. A desktop app like Morphjet converts the file on your own computer, so it never travels over the internet. You could even do it with your wifi turned off.
Morphjet converts HEIF, WebP, and 1,800+ other formats, all on your machine. Launching this July.