To convert HEIC to WebP, run npx optimo photo.heic --format webp. WebP is web-native and often smaller than JPEG for similar quality. Optimo handles format conversion and optimization in a single step.
Command
Convert a file by targeting the output format:
npx optimo photo.heic --format webp
Tip: add --dry-run to preview changes.
Why convert?
- WebP is web-native and often smaller than JPEG for similar quality.
- Good default when you want modern compression and broad support.
Format notes
HEIC
A common camera output format (especially Apple devices) with efficient compression.
Optimize HEIC Compress HEIC Resize HEIC HEIC guide
WebP
Modern image format with great compression and broad browser support.