A Graphic Interchange Format (GIF) file is a low-resolution bitmapped file format for sharing images online. The file format is suitable for rendering images with limited color space and sharp edges. A GIF image file is animated by joining a single or multiple images into one video. The file format uses an LZW encoding algorithm that discourages degradation and loss of image quality. The advantages of GIF files are that they have successfully displayed images and generated small, soundless animated videos. The file format is mainly used to illustrate memes on specific topical issues.
HEIC stands for High-Efficiency Image Container file, a new or next-generation container file format developed by Apple Inc. for new models of iPads and iPhones. The container format can store and transfer image sequences and individual digital images. A HEIC file or image covers rich multimedia files, including other media streams like video, audio, and time texts. The file format uses high-efficiency video coding (HEVC) to compress images, significantly saving space and bandwidth. HEIC advanced compression technology preserves image quality, resulting in small and high-quality photos compared to PNGs and JPEGs.
To convert files from GIF to HEIC use an online tool that supports mass conversion, like Convertjack. Such a tool transforms single or bulk images at once to save time.
Go to Choose File, and select any GIF photos you want to convert. If you want to do a bulk conversion, click Choose File and select all the GIF pics you want to convert.
After uploading the GIF image, click the “Select Format” button at the center. A drop-down menu will pop up; select HEIC.
On the bottom right corner of the display, click the “Convert” button. Your converted HEIC file will be ready for download.
Click the “Download” button on the right side of the HEIC file, and the converted image will be downloaded. If you convert multiple files, each file will have a “Download all” button in front of it, and you can click each button to download all the converted files.
To save a GIF file as a HEIC file, you first convert it to HEIC and then download it.
Instead of converting a file manually from GIF to HEIC, use an online tool like Convertjack to convert the file without losing any details.
After converting the GIF file, Download the HEIC file and save it in the default folder for all your downloads on the desktop or mobile.
One of the advantages of HEIC is its ability to compress high-resolution photos more efficiently, resulting in smaller file sizes than GIFs. The main disadvantage of GIF is its limited color palette and potentially larger file sizes for complex images. Check this GIF vs. HEIC comparison to determine which image format best suits your intended use.