Convert HEIC to GIF — Animate Your Live Photos
GIF supports animation and is perfect for extracting Live Photo frames. Free, private, and instant — no upload required.
Your files never leave your device. All conversion happens in your browser.
Convert HEIC to GIF and animate Live Photos
GIF is the format for simple animations and short looping clips that play anywhere. Converting HEIC to GIF lets you turn iPhone Live Photos and image sequences into shareable animations, or extract a single frame as a lightweight image. Add your files above and download your GIF instantly — free, private, and processed entirely in your browser.
Because GIFs play automatically in messages, chats, email and social feeds without a video player, they're the easiest way to share a moment that moves. Every HEIC to GIF conversion happens locally, so nothing is uploaded to a server.
GIF vs JPG for iPhone photos
Use GIF when you want animation or a small, universally playable clip; use JPG for a normal still photo you'll upload or print. GIF uses a limited colour palette, so it's ideal for motion and graphics rather than high-fidelity photographs.
If you only need a single crisp still, convert HEIC to JPG or PNG instead. This tool supports all of them, so you can pick GIF for movement and a photo format for detail — whatever each shot calls for.
More Conversion Formats
- HEIC to JPG
- HEIC to PNG
Lossless quality conversion
- HEIC to PDF
Create PDF documents
- HEIC to WebP
Modern web format
- HEIC to BMP
Uncompressed format
- Batch Convert
Multiple files at once
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this HEIC converter safe to use?
Yes, absolutely. All file conversion happens directly in your browser using JavaScript. Your files are never uploaded to any server — your photos remain 100% private on your device.
What is a HEIC file?
HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is the default photo format on Apple iPhones and iPads since iOS 11. It stores photos at roughly half the size of JPEG at the same quality, but many devices and apps can't open it — which is why converting to JPG or PNG is so useful.
How do I open HEIC files on Windows or Android?
Windows and most Android devices can't open HEIC files natively. The fastest fix is to convert the HEIC file to JPG right here — no software to install. On Windows 10/11 you can alternatively install the HEIF Image Extensions from the Microsoft Store.
Why are my iPhone photos saved as HEIC?
Since iOS 11, iPhones save photos as HEIC by default to save storage space. If you prefer JPEG, go to Settings > Camera > Formats and choose 'Most Compatible' — or simply convert your existing HEIC photos here whenever you need them.
Is there a file size limit?
There is no strict file size limit since all processing happens in your browser. Very large files (over 50MB) may just take a little longer to convert depending on your device.
Do I need to create an account?
No. OpenMyHEIC is completely free with no registration, no account, and no limit on the number of conversions.