Compress HEIC Online — Reduce File Size by Up to 30-50%
Compress HEIC files online instantly. Reduce .heic file size by 30-50% with no quality loss. Batch compress 100+ files. No signup, no watermarks.
Batch Settings
About HEIC Compression
HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is the default photo format on iPhones and iPads. While HEIC already offers roughly 2× the compression of JPEG, photos taken at the highest quality settings can still be large — especially with 48MP cameras on newer iPhones.
CocoConvert's HEIC compressor adjusts the quality dial and strips EXIF metadata (which on iPhones includes GPS, depth data, and Live Photo references). Reducing quality from Apple's default 90+ to 70-80 produces images visually indistinguishable from the original while cutting file size by 30-50%.
Stripping metadata is particularly valuable for HEIC files since Apple embeds extensive data including exact GPS coordinates, camera settings, and semantic scene analysis. Removing this data improves both privacy and file size.
Perfect for preparing iPhone photos for email, web upload, or cloud backup where storage costs matter.
How to Compress HEIC
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Upload your HEIC file
Drag and drop your .heic file into the upload area, or click to browse. Batch upload is supported.
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Adjust compression settings
Use the quality slider to control the compression level. Lower values produce smaller files.
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Click "Compress"
CocoConvert compresses your HEIC file using optimised image encoding.
- 4
Download the compressed HEIC
Your smaller .heic file is ready. Typical reduction: 30-50%.
Compression Tips
HEIC
.heic file • Image
Lower quality to 70 for sharing. Strip metadata for privacy and size.
| Extension | .heic |
| MIME Type | image/heic |
| Category | Image |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the limits for HEIC compression?
CocoConvert lets you compress HEIC files with no signup required. You get 5 files per hour (up to 250 MB each) on the starter tier. Pro users get 100 files per hour and 5 GB per file.
How much can I reduce HEIC file size?
Typical HEIC compression reduces file size by 30-50%, depending on the original file and quality settings. Tip: 70-80 for sharing, strip metadata for privacy.
Does compression affect HEIC quality?
CocoConvert gives you full control over the quality-size trade-off. Higher quality settings preserve more detail; lower settings produce smaller files. For lossless formats, compression is always bit-for-bit identical.
Is my HEIC file secure?
Absolutely. Files are processed on isolated servers in Germany, encrypted in transit via TLS, never analysed or shared, and permanently deleted within 24 hours.
Can I batch compress multiple HEIC files?
Yes! You can compress up to 5 files per hour on the starter tier. Pro users get 100 files, Business API users get 200. All files are processed in parallel.