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HEIF to GIF converter

Source · HEIF
Target · GIF

Drop a HEIF file here

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Advanced options
  • Pixel conversion only. Original EXIF, GPS, XMP and ICC profiles are not copied; processing uses 8-bit display pixels.
  • Still GIF, up to 256 colours. Alpha below 50% becomes transparent; other pixels become opaque.
  • Primary SDR still image only. sRGB/Display P3 and supported 8/10-bit HEVC render to 8-bit sRGB. HDR, auxiliary alpha and other HEIF codecs are rejected. Thumbnails, depth, gain maps and Live Photo motion are not exported.
  • HEIF container: libheif (LGPL); licences, source and relink files

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What happens when you convert HEIF to GIF?

Multiple source images

Primary SDR still image only. sRGB/Display P3 and supported 8/10-bit HEVC render to 8-bit sRGB. HDR, auxiliary alpha and other HEIF codecs are rejected. Thumbnails, depth, gain maps and Live Photo motion are not exported. Availability is checked on this device using native WebCodecs.

Animation-capable destination

Still image output. Animated files use only the first frame; animation is not preserved.

GIF palette & alpha limits

Still GIF, up to 256 colours. Alpha below 50% becomes transparent; other pixels become opaque.

HDR to SDR

Primary SDR still image only. sRGB/Display P3 and supported 8/10-bit HEVC render to 8-bit sRGB. HDR, auxiliary alpha and other HEIF codecs are rejected. Thumbnails, depth, gain maps and Live Photo motion are not exported. Availability is checked on this device using native WebCodecs.

HEIF

Source

HEIF

High Efficiency Image File Format

Compression: Depends on variantTransparency: YesMetadata: Exif, XMP, ICC, NCLX

An image container for individual pictures, collections and sequences. The codec inside determines compression.

Explore HEIF format →
GIF

Target

GIF

Graphics Interchange Format

Compression: LosslessTransparency: YesMetadata: Comments, Application extensions

Indexed-colour images and simple frame animation. GIF uses LZW compression and palette-index transparency.

Explore GIF format →

Is HEIF → GIF right for you?

Good choice when

  • GIF fits your delivery use: Simple palette animations.
  • You can choose the source image or part needed for delivery.
  • Your destination supports the required animation variant.
  • A limited palette and binary transparency are acceptable.

Probably not when

  • You require a complete collection, page set or multipart round trip.
  • You require animation, HDR or auxiliary alpha preservation; this native still-image path does not provide it.
  • You need smooth photographic gradients or partial transparency.
  • You need the original HDR range for relighting or grading.

HEIF to GIF conversion details

Multiple source images
Primary SDR still image only. sRGB/Display P3 and supported 8/10-bit HEVC render to 8-bit sRGB. HDR, auxiliary alpha and other HEIF codecs are rejected. Thumbnails, depth, gain maps and Live Photo motion are not exported. Availability is checked on this device using native WebCodecs.
Animation-capable destination
Still image output. Animated files use only the first frame; animation is not preserved.
GIF palette & alpha limits
Still GIF, up to 256 colours. Alpha below 50% becomes transparent; other pixels become opaque.
HDR to SDR
Primary SDR still image only. sRGB/Display P3 and supported 8/10-bit HEVC render to 8-bit sRGB. HDR, auxiliary alpha and other HEIF codecs are rejected. Thumbnails, depth, gain maps and Live Photo motion are not exported. Availability is checked on this device using native WebCodecs.
Sample precision & colour
Primary SDR still image only. sRGB/Display P3 and supported 8/10-bit HEVC render to 8-bit sRGB. HDR, auxiliary alpha and other HEIF codecs are rejected. Thumbnails, depth, gain maps and Live Photo motion are not exported. Availability is checked on this device using native WebCodecs.
Metadata & colour
Primary SDR still image only. sRGB/Display P3 and supported 8/10-bit HEVC render to 8-bit sRGB. HDR, auxiliary alpha and other HEIF codecs are rejected. Thumbnails, depth, gain maps and Live Photo motion are not exported. Availability is checked on this device using native WebCodecs.
Compression
HEIF: Depends on variant → GIF: Lossless HEIF: HEIF defines the container. Compression may be lossy, lossless or uncompressed depending on its codec binding; one global quality or bit-depth value would be misleading. GIF: LZW compression is lossless for the stored palette indices. Colour reduction before encoding is not lossless for an arbitrary RGB source.
Transparency
Primary SDR still image only. sRGB/Display P3 and supported 8/10-bit HEVC render to 8-bit sRGB. HDR, auxiliary alpha and other HEIF codecs are rejected. Thumbnails, depth, gain maps and Live Photo motion are not exported.
Animation
Still image output. Animated files use only the first frame; animation is not preserved.
Colour depth
Primary SDR still image only. sRGB/Display P3 and supported 8/10-bit HEVC render to 8-bit sRGB. HDR, auxiliary alpha and other HEIF codecs are rejected. Thumbnails, depth, gain maps and Live Photo motion are not exported.
HDR
Primary SDR still image only. sRGB/Display P3 and supported 8/10-bit HEVC render to 8-bit sRGB. HDR, auxiliary alpha and other HEIF codecs are rejected. Thumbnails, depth, gain maps and Live Photo motion are not exported. Availability is checked on this device using native WebCodecs.
Multiple images
Primary SDR still image only. sRGB/Display P3 and supported 8/10-bit HEVC render to 8-bit sRGB. HDR, auxiliary alpha and other HEIF codecs are rejected. Thumbnails, depth, gain maps and Live Photo motion are not exported.
Dimensions
Rendered image dimensions are retained within the converter limits; this tool does not offer resizing. Orientation handling depends on the source decoder.
Metadata
Pixel conversion only. Original EXIF, GPS, XMP and ICC profiles are not copied; processing uses 8-bit display pixels.

Common questions

Will every source image be exported?

Primary SDR still image only. sRGB/Display P3 and supported 8/10-bit HEVC render to 8-bit sRGB. HDR, auxiliary alpha and other HEIF codecs are rejected. Thumbnails, depth, gain maps and Live Photo motion are not exported. Availability is checked on this device using native WebCodecs.

Can the animation be transferred between formats?

Still image output. Animated files use only the first frame; animation is not preserved.

Why can GIF lose colours despite lossless compression?

Still GIF, up to 256 colours. Alpha below 50% becomes transparent; other pixels become opaque.

Are bit depth and colour values guaranteed to match?

Primary SDR still image only. sRGB/Display P3 and supported 8/10-bit HEVC render to 8-bit sRGB. HDR, auxiliary alpha and other HEIF codecs are rejected. Thumbnails, depth, gain maps and Live Photo motion are not exported. Availability is checked on this device using native WebCodecs.

Will metadata and colour profiles be retained?

Pixel conversion only. Original EXIF, GPS, XMP and ICC profiles are not copied; processing uses 8-bit display pixels.

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Other targets for HEIF

HEIF→HEIC
HEIF → HEIC
HEIF→JPEG
HEIF → JPEG
HEIF→AVIF
HEIF → AVIF

Other sources for GIF

WebP→GIF
WebP → GIFWith caveat
PNG→GIF
PNG → GIFWith caveat
AVIF→GIF
AVIF → GIFWith caveat