How to Convert HEIC to XWD — Quick & Free
Fast, instant HEIC to XWD conversion. No signup required. Just drop your .heic file and get .xwd in seconds.
Batch Settings
About HEIC to XWD Conversion
Short answer: yes, you can convert HEIC to XWD online for free, and quality is well preserved with the right settings. Just upload your .heic file to CocoConvert, pick XWD as the output, and click Convert. The whole process takes seconds.
Now for the details. HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is Apple's format for iPhone photos, offering twice the compression of JPEG. XWD is a widely used file format. Converting between these two formats lets you convert between formats quickly.
Your HEIC file is decoded and re-encoded as XWD. Converting HEIC to XWD maintains high quality with CocoConvert's optimised encoder settings.
CocoConvert runs entirely online — no software to install, no account to create. Your files are encrypted during upload (TLS), processed on isolated servers in Germany, and permanently deleted after 24 hours. It works in Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge, and all mobile browsers.
Need to convert more than one file? Free users can do 5 per hour. Pro gets 100 per hour with files up to 5 GB each.
How to Convert HEIC to XWD
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1. Upload HEIC
Drop your .heic file onto the page (or tap "Browse" on mobile). Add multiple files for batch conversion.
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2. Select XWD
Choose .xwd from the output dropdown. Settings are pre-configured for best results.
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3. Convert
One click. The server handles all the heavy lifting using FFmpeg and Sharp.
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4. Download
Your .xwd file is ready. Download it directly or get all files as a zip archive.
What Happens When You Convert HEIC to XWD
Your HEIC file is decoded and re-encoded as XWD.
Your HEIC file is uploaded and validated
The file is decoded (parsed into its raw data)
The data is re-encoded in XWD format
The converted file is ready for download
Format Comparison
HEIC
.heic file
| Extension | .heic |
| MIME Type | image/heic |
| Category | Image |
XWD
.xwd file
| Extension | .xwd |
| MIME Type | image/x-xwindowdump |
| Category | Image |
Should You Convert HEIC to XWD?
When to Convert
- ✓When you need a XWD file
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HEIC to XWD conversion free?
Yes. CocoConvert offers free HEIC to XWD conversion with generous daily limits — 25 minutes of processing time and up to 5 files per hour (250 MB each). Pro plans remove these limits.
How fast is HEIC to XWD conversion?
Most files convert in 2–10 seconds depending on size. Large image files may take 30 seconds. Batch jobs process in parallel for maximum speed.
What happens to my files after conversion?
Your uploaded HEIC file and the converted XWD file are both automatically deleted from our servers within 24 hours. They are never shared, sold, or analysed.
Does converting HEIC to XWD lose quality?
Converting HEIC to XWD maintains high quality with CocoConvert's optimised encoder settings.
Can I convert XWD back to HEIC?
Yes, CocoConvert supports XWD to HEIC conversion as well. However, if the original conversion involved lossy compression, converting back won't recover the lost data.
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