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Longtrnfruntin
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Aug 12, 2025

How can I convert heic to webp on windows pc?

My iPhone 11 saves the photos as high efficiency heic format. I copied them to a Windows PC but the file format is not supported by Windows os as well as the web publishing program dreamwaver. WebP i...
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Loyes
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Aug 12, 2025

GIMMP is a free heic to webp converter you can use on a Windows PC and Mac. It is a free and open-source image editor often considered a powerful alternative to Adobe Photoshop. It supports a wide range of image formats, including HEIC (with plugins) and WebP, making it a versatile tool for both editing and converting images on Windows. Since it's cross-platform, you can use it on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

  1. Launch the GIMMP HEIC to WebP Converter.
  2. Click File → Open and select your HEIC image.
  3. Go to File → Export As.
  4. In the Name field, change the file extension from .heic to .webp (or choose WebP from the file type list).
  5. Click Export.
  6. In the WebP export dialog, choose your desired quality level or leave it at default.
  7. Click Export again to save.

GIMMP is a free, professional-grade image editor that can easily convert HEIC to WebP on Windows. After installing GIMMP and enabling HEIC support, you can open your image, export it as WebP, and customize quality settings before saving. While it’s more feature-rich than simple converters, it’s also heavier and best for users who want editing capabilities in addition to format conversion.

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