Convert GIF to HEIF

Convert GIF to HEIF | Elysia Tools

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Key facts

Category: Media
Input types: file, select, number
Output type: file
Sample coverage: 4
API ready: Yes

Overview

Easily convert your GIF images to the high-efficiency HEIF format, optimized for the Apple ecosystem. This tool provides advanced compression settings to reduce file size while maintaining visual quality, with options to handle multi-frame animations or extract individual frames.

When to use

When you need to optimize GIF files for storage on Apple devices using HEIF/HEIC compression.
When you want to extract a single high-quality static image from an animated GIF.
When you need to archive all frames of a GIF as individual HEIF files in a single ZIP package.

How it works

1Upload your GIF file using the file selector.
2Choose your preferred multi-frame handling method: extract the first frame or export all frames as a ZIP archive.
3Adjust the quality slider and background color settings to suit your specific output requirements.
4Click the convert button to process your file and download the resulting HEIF image or archive.

Use cases

Optimizing web graphics for better performance on iOS and macOS devices.
Extracting specific frames from an animation for use as static high-resolution assets.
Reducing the storage footprint of legacy GIF collections by converting them to modern HEIF standards.

Examples

1. Optimizing a Logo for iOS

Graphic Designer

Background

A designer has a transparent GIF logo that needs to be displayed on an iPhone app, but the GIF file size is too large.

Problem

The GIF is too heavy and lacks the modern compression needed for mobile optimization.

How to use

Upload the logo GIF, set the background to 'Keep Transparency', and set the quality to 90.

multiFrameHandling: 'first-frame', quality: 90, backgroundColor: 'transparent'

Outcome

A high-quality, lightweight HEIF file that maintains transparency and loads quickly on Apple devices.

2. Archiving Animation Frames

Content Creator

Background

A creator needs to edit individual frames of a 50-frame animation sequence for a project.

Problem

Manually exporting frames from a GIF is tedious and often results in quality loss.

How to use

Upload the GIF and select 'Convert All Frames + ZIP Archive' to batch process the entire sequence.

multiFrameHandling: 'batch-zip', quality: 85

FAQ

What is the difference between GIF and HEIF?

GIF is an older format with limited color support and large file sizes, while HEIF is a modern format that offers superior compression and image quality, especially within the Apple ecosystem.

Can I keep the transparency of my GIF?

Yes, you can select 'Keep Transparency' in the background color settings to preserve the transparent areas of your original GIF.

What happens if I choose 'Convert All Frames'?

The tool will process every frame of your animation and bundle them into a single ZIP file, allowing you to access each frame as an individual HEIF image.

Does this tool support large GIF files?

The tool supports files up to 50MB. Please ensure your file is within this limit before uploading.

Is the quality adjustable?

Yes, you can set the HEIF quality between 1 and 100. The default value is 85, which provides a balanced ratio of file size to image quality.

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1. Optimizing a Logo for iOS

2. Archiving Animation Frames

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