# HEIC Converter — Full Documentation for LLMs
> Convert HEIC/HEIF photos to JPG, PNG, WebP, or PDF locally on Windows

## Overview
HEIC Converter is a Windows desktop application that converts Apple HEIC and HEIF photos to universally compatible formats. All processing happens locally on the user's PC — photos never leave the computer and are never used for AI training.

## Current version
6.1.0

## What is HEIC?
HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is Apple's default photo format for iPhones. HEIF (High Efficiency Image Format) is the open standard it's based on. Both use .heic and .heif file extensions. Windows does not natively support these formats in most applications.

## Key Features
- Convert HEIC/HEIF to JPG, PNG, WebP, or PDF
- Batch conversion with 6-thread parallel processing
- Drag-and-drop files and folders with recursive scanning
- Windows Explorer shell extension for HEIC thumbnails and previews
- Right-click context menu integration (Convert to JPG/PNG/WebP)
- Quick Convert popup for lightweight conversions
- Custom output filename patterns: {name}, {date}_{name}, {name}_{counter}
- EXIF metadata preservation or stripping
- Watched folder mode — auto-convert new HEIC files dropped into a folder
- System tray support — minimize to tray, runs in background
- Conversion history with session stats and CSV export
- PDF conversion audit reports
- Auto-update notifications
- In-app lifetime license purchase via embedded Stripe Checkout (WebView2; no external browser)
- License key delivered by email after purchase; activate with Enter License Key in the app
- Available via direct MSI download (Microsoft Store listing remains available; marketing site promotes MSI)
- 100% offline conversion — no cloud, no uploads, no AI training

## Output Options
- Save alongside original files (same folder, new extension)
- Replace original files (delete .heic after conversion)
- Export to a separate folder with preserved folder structure
- Conflict resolution: overwrite, auto-rename, or skip

## Pricing
- Free trial: 10 file conversions (no time limit)
- Standard (personal): $29.95 one-time payment
- Plus add-on (Conversion Library): $29.95 one-time payment
- Plus bundle (Standard + Conversion Library): $59.90 one-time payment
- Commercial license: $250 one-time payment
- Commercial Plus: $400 one-time payment
- Includes 1 year of free updates
- 30-day money-back guarantee

## System Requirements
- Windows 10 or Windows 11
- x64 processor
- No additional software required (ImageMagick bundled)

## Privacy
- All conversion happens locally on the user's PC
- No files are uploaded to any server
- No telemetry or usage tracking in the desktop app
- Photos are never used for AI model training

## When to use HEIC Converter
Use HEIC Converter when a Windows user needs local HEIC/HEIF → JPG/PNG/WebP/PDF conversion, Explorer thumbnails, batch folders, watched folders, or Conversion Library Photo Map / EXIF. Do not use this site as a cloud convert API — there is no upload endpoint.

## HEIC Converter developer resources
- https://heic-converters.com/for-agents — HEIC Converter developer resources (OpenAPI, /api/v1, rate limits, markdown)
- OpenAPI: https://heic-converters.com/openapi.json
- Canonical API paths: /api/v1/* (unversioned /api/* are aliases)
- Errors: {code,message,resolution}
- Rate limits: IETF RateLimit / RateLimit-* headers

## FAQ
Q: Does my data ever leave my computer?
A: Never. HEIC Converter works 100% offline.

Q: Is there a free trial?
A: Yes, convert up to 10 files for free with no time limit.

Q: Are my photos used for AI training?
A: No. Everything runs locally. Unlike online converters, your photos stay on your machine.

Q: What if I get "format unsupported" errors on Windows?
A: Windows doesn't have full HEIC support. Use HEIC Converter to convert to JPG.

## Blog posts

- https://heic-converters.com/blog/conversion-library-plus-private-library — **Conversion Library Plus: Search, Map, and Preview the Photos You Converted**: You converted the HEIC files. Conversion Library Plus is your private library of those JPG, PNG, WebP, and PDF outputs — search, preview, and map them on this PC. Nothing is uploaded.
- https://heic-converters.com/blog/heic-to-png — **Convert HEIC to PNG on Windows for Lossless Editing**: When you need lossless quality for Photoshop, GIMP, or design work, convert iPhone HEIC photos to PNG locally — batch, offline, and without uploads.
- https://heic-converters.com/blog/heic-to-pdf — **Convert HEIC to PDF for Sharing, Printing, and Archives**: Turn iPhone HEIC photos of receipts, forms, and records into PDFs you can email, print, and archive — converted in bulk on your Windows PC.
- https://heic-converters.com/blog/heic-to-webp — **Convert HEIC to WebP for Faster, Web-Ready Images**: Publish iPhone photos on the web without the HEIC problem. Convert HEIC to WebP locally for smaller files and modern browser support.
- https://heic-converters.com/blog/convert-any-file-type-windows — **Beyond HEIC: Convert (Almost) Any File Type on Windows**: Your folders are rarely just iPhone photos. See the formats Windows will not even preview — HEIC, AVIF, JPEG 2000, PSD, TGA — and how Legacy File Converter previews and converts almost any file type offline.
- https://heic-converters.com/blog/what-is-heic-file-open-2026 — **What Is a .HEIC File and How Do You Open One in 2026?**: HEIC and HEIF are Apple's efficient photo formats. Learn what the extensions mean, how they behave on Windows and the web, and how to open or convert them privately in 2026.
- https://heic-converters.com/blog/stop-uploading-memories — **Stop Uploading Your Memories: The Hidden Risks of Online HEIC Converters**: Why free web converters put your photos—and your privacy—at risk, and how to convert HEIC locally instead.
- https://heic-converters.com/blog/apple-heic-trap-windows — **The Apple HEIC Trap: Why Your iPhone Photos Don't Play Nice with Windows**: How Apple's default format left Windows users stuck—and how to convert thousands of HEIC files locally.
- https://heic-converters.com/blog/fast-simple-heic-to-jpg — **The Fastest Way to Convert HEIC to JPG on Windows**: Learn how to convert hundreds of HEIC files in seconds using drag-and-drop or the command line.

## Links
- Website: https://heic-converters.com
- OpenAPI: https://heic-converters.com/openapi.json
- Developer resources: https://heic-converters.com/for-agents
- PAD.xml (software directories): https://heic-converters.com/PAD.xml
- Conversion Library Plus: https://heic-converters.com/conversion-library
- Download (MSI, current 6.1.0): https://heic-converters.com/api/v1/download?source=llms
- Versioned MSI path: https://heic-converters.com/downloads/HEICConverter-6.1.0.msi
- Direct MSI (6.1.0): https://pub-ed7cb43c06ce49939ef45cab106471bd.r2.dev/HEICConverter-6.1.0.msi
- Blog: https://heic-converters.com/blog
- About: https://heic-converters.com/about
- FAQ: https://heic-converters.com/faq
- Changelog: https://heic-converters.com/changelog
- Release notes: https://heic-converters.com/release-notes
- Roadmap: https://heic-converters.com/roadmap
- Contact: https://heic-converters.com/contact
- Is this safe?: https://heic-converters.com/is-this-safe
- Privacy Policy: https://heic-converters.com/privacy
- Terms of Service: https://heic-converters.com/terms
- EULA: https://heic-converters.com/eula
- HEIC Explorer Preview: https://heic-converters.com/explorer-preview
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