How to Convert WEBP and HEIC Files into Usable Formats
Plus how to do a bulk convert
WEBP and HEIC files are used on the web or on mobiles for better file size compression without impacting the quality of the image too heavily. The trouble is, if you want to edit or use one of these files elsewhere, you will run into problems.
Most software will not recognize these files, which means you must go through extra steps to convert WEBP files and HEIC files into usable formats. In this guide, we will explain to you how you can do this with each file type.
It’s quite simple to convert these file types, so follow the steps below and you should be finished within a couple of minutes.
How to Convert WEBP Files
Let’s first look at how we can convert WEBP files into any other image file type so that you can use them in Photoshop, GIMP, or any other program that deals with photos.
First, make sure you have the .webp file downloaded on your computer. Next, visitezgif.comand click theWebP optionon the toolbar at the far right.
From here, you have three options to convert WEBP files. As shown above, you can choose to convert WEBP to JPG, PNG, or GIF. Choose whichever image format is best suited for you.
Next, clickChoose fileand browse to the WEBP file you’d like to convert. Once you have found it, double click it. After that, clickUpload!
From here, you have a number of options. You can crop it, rotate the image, resize it, add text, or change file format.
Alternatively, you can clickconvert to …once you are ready to save the image in the new file format. Scroll down, and then clickSaveon the image below the converted … image box.
After that, your newly converted file will download to your default downloads folder. That’s all there is to it. You can repeat this process for any other WEBP files that you would like to convert.
How to Bulk Convert HEIC Files to JPG
If you would like to convert multiple HEIC photos into JPG, follow the steps we have provided below. If you’d like to convert HEIC files into PNG instead, please skip this section and read the next part instead.
To bulk convert HEIC files, we will be using a free service calledHEICtojpg.com– visit the website to get access to the tool. Once you are on heictojpg, clickChoose .heics or Drop Them Here.
Next, find the HEIC files you’d like to upload andctrl and clickeach one. To make it easier, make sure all of your HEIC files are in the same folder before you begin this process.
HEICtojpg will begin to convert your files. Once ready, you will be able to download them in the converted JPG format. You can now use these files in any standard image or photo editing software.
How to Convert HEIC or HEIF Files to PNG
If you would like to convert either HEIC files or HEIF files to PNG, visitheic2png.comand use the tool they have provided on their page. It’s a free service that can convert any HEIC or HEIF files into PNG.
Like other tools in this guide, you can click theupload files buttonand thenctrl and clickeach file you would like to convert.
Once you have finished, clickopenand the conversion will begin. It can take some time but you will be able to see the progress as each file is uploaded and converted. You can cancel individual files or download files once they are ready at any time.
At the bottom of the page you will see links to other conversion tools such as HEIF to PNG.
Summary
That’s all there is to converting WEBP and HEIC files. I hope that this guide has proven to be easy to follow. If you get stuck or have any questions about this guide, let me know and I’ll be happy to help as soon as I can.
Ollie stumbled upon writing online whilst participating in a mobile network forum back in 2011. Since then, he has developed an incredible passion for writing about all sorts of tech from smartphones, PC hardware, software, and everything in between.Read Ollie’s Full Bio
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