Can I convert HEIC to PBM in bulk for free?

Yes. Free users can batch-convert multiple files. Simply drag all your HEIC files into the converter at once. PRO users get higher batch limits and priority processing.

What's the difference between HEIC and PBM?

HEIC Image is apple's default photo format using hevc compression for 50% smaller files. PBM Bitmap is portable bitmap format — simple black and white image format. Key difference: HEIC Image excels at half the file size of JPEG at equivalent visual quality, while PBM Bitmap offers simplest possible image format — just 0s and 1s.

How does the HEIC to PBM conversion work technically?

Xonvert uses WebAssembly-compiled libraries to decode your HEIC file in-browser, process the image data, and re-encode it as PBM. All processing happens on your device's CPU.

What happens to my files after conversion?

Nothing — your files exist only in your browser's memory during conversion. Once you close the page, all data is cleared. No files are stored anywhere.

HEIC Image is Apple's default photo format using HEVC compression for 50% smaller files. It is primarily used for iPhone and iPad photography, Apple Photos library storage. Uses HEVC (H.265) video codec for still image compression

Will the conversion strip my EXIF or metadata?

Xonvert preserves metadata (EXIF, XMP, ID3, etc.) when the target PBM format supports it. You can optionally strip metadata in the settings for smaller, cleaner output files.

Does the conversion preserve metadata?

Xonvert preserves compatible metadata fields when converting between formats. Some format-specific metadata may not carry over if the target format doesn't support it.