AVIF on iPhone, finally.
iPhone can open AVIF photos but can't create them. HEVCut adds the missing piece: convert your existing photos to AVIF and watch file sizes drop, with quality and HDR intact. Runs entirely on-device.
The format your iPhone reads but can't write itself.
AVIF photos are typically 20-40% smaller than HEIC and 50-70% smaller than JPG at the same visible quality. The bigger the original, the bigger the win.
Photos shot in HDR on your iPhone keep their full dynamic range. Vivid highlights, deep shadows, and rich color all survive the conversion.
Nothing uploads. No cloud queue. No account. Works in airplane mode and stays private to your phone.
Switch the output to AVIF. That's it.
- 01
Pick AVIF
In Compression Settings, change the output format to AVIF. HEVCut shows projected savings before you commit.
- 02
Queue your photos
Filter by format, size, album, or year. Send a few photos or your whole library to the queue. Lock your phone and let it work.
- 03
Compressed photos sync
Output replaces originals in Photos. iCloud syncs the smaller files to every device. Originals stay in Recently Deleted for 30 days as a safety net.
AVIF on iPhone, answered.
- Can iPhones display AVIF photos?
- Yes. Modern iPhones open AVIF natively in Photos, Files, Mail, Messages, and Safari. The catch has been that the iPhone could not create AVIF files. HEVCut closes that gap.
- How does AVIF compare to HEIC?
- AVIF photos are typically 20-40% smaller than HEIC at the same visible quality. HEIC remains an excellent default for Apple-only workflows; AVIF wins when storage matters most or when you share to the modern web.
- Is AVIF supported on Android and the web?
- Yes, broadly. Every major browser (Chrome, Safari, Firefox, Edge) shows AVIF. Modern Android opens it natively. Most social platforms and email clients accept AVIF uploads.
- Does it preserve HDR?
- Yes. HDR photos stay HDR. Highlights and shadows render with the same depth they had as HEIC.
- Will my metadata survive?
- Yes. Date, location, camera info, favorites, and album membership all carry through. Photos search, Memories, and Faces keep working.
- Will my AVIF files work in Lightroom or Photoshop?
- Yes. Lightroom (mobile and desktop), Photoshop on Mac, and Affinity Photo all read AVIF. If your workflow ends on iPhone, Mac, or the web, you are covered.
- Does it cost anything?
- HEVCut is free to download and try. Pro unlocks unlimited compression across all formats including AVIF.
Free up space. Keep your memories.
HEVCut runs on iPhone, iPad and Mac. Everything stays on-device, offline. Try a few compressions before committing to Pro.
Try it on the App Store