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What is a HEIC file?
HEIC stands for High Efficiency Image Container. It’s a modern image file format developed by Apple in 2017 as part of the HEIF (High Efficiency Image Format) standard. HEIC uses advanced compression to store high-quality images in smaller file sizes compared to older formats like JPG. This format became widely known with the release of iOS 11 and macOS High Sierra.
HEIC supports a range of features, such as 16-bit color depth, transparency, and even storing image sequences or bursts — making it ideal for Live Photos on Apple devices. It's efficient, but not yet universally supported.
How to open HEIC files
HEIC files are natively supported on Apple devices (iPhone, iPad, Mac). Windows 10 and 11 can also open them with additional codecs available via the Microsoft Store. For Linux or unsupported apps, third-party tools and online converters like AnyConv can help.
For broader compatibility, many users convert HEIC images to JPG or PNG when sharing with others or uploading online.
Key facts about HEIC
- Full name: High Efficiency Image
- Extension: .heic
- MIME type: image/heic
- Developed by: Apple Inc.
- Initial release: 2017
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What is a ICO file?
ICO is a file format used for icons in Microsoft Windows. It stores one or more small images in different sizes and color depths, allowing Windows to scale icons across different UI components.
ICO files are essential for desktop software and websites (as favicons), and they can include both bitmap and PNG-based images.
How to open ICO files
ICO files can be opened with Windows built-in image viewer, Paint, or advanced tools like IcoFX, GIMP, and Photoshop (with plugins). macOS may require conversion first.
If you need to convert ICO to PNG or JPG, AnyConv makes it simple to do so online in just a few clicks.
Key facts about ICO
- Full name: Icon File
- Extension: .ico
- MIME type: image/x-icon
- Developed by: Microsoft
- Initial release: 1981
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I need to register to convert HEIC files?Not at all! You can convert HEIC to ICO without signing up or installing anything.
- Is it safe to convert HEIC to ICO on AnyConv?Absolutely. All HEIC and ICO files are securely handled and automatically deleted after 1 hour. Nobody can access your data.
- Will the quality change after converting HEIC to ICO?We do our best to preserve the original quality during HEIC to ICO conversion. The result is accurate and clean.
- How long does it take to convert HEIC to ICO?Most conversions from HEIC to ICO take just a few seconds — even for larger files.
- Can I upload more than one HEIC file?Yes, batch conversion is supported. You can convert multiple HEIC files to ICO at once — fast and easy.
- What browsers support HEIC to ICO conversion?All modern browsers! Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge — AnyConv runs online and supports converting HEIC to ICO on any platform.