HEIC is an image format introduced in 2015 and adopted by Apple in iOS 11 (2017). It's commonly used for iPhone photos, Apple ecosystem.

Will converting HEIC to AVIF reduce quality?

Both formats use lossy compression. Quality is preserved.

Is this conversion reversible?

Yes — HEIC and AVIF are both lossless, so you can convert back and forth without quality loss.

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About HEIC to AVIF conversion

HEIC is introduced in 2015 and adopted by Apple in iOS 11 (2017) and is the default on every modern iPhone for iPhone photos, Apple ecosystem. AVIF was created by Alliance for Open Media in 2019 and is best for next-gen web images, HDR photos. Converting HEIC to AVIF gives you a file that works in the tools and platforms where AVIF is required. HEIC files can be a problem when their support is limited — converting to AVIF solves compatibility issues.

Also available: AVIF to HEIC Converter

HEIC vs AVIF: at a glance

Property	HEIC	AVIF
Compression	lossy	both
Transparency	Yes	Yes
Animation	Yes	Yes
Color depth	up to 16-bit	up to 12-bit
Created by	MPEG	Alliance for Open Media
Introduced	2015	2019
Best for	iPhone photos, Apple ecosystem	next-gen web images, HDR photos, bandwidth savings

HEIC uses lossy compression; AVIF uses lossless. Converting won't restore lost detail, but it prevents further quality degradation during editing and archiving.