Frequently Asked Questions

ShiftPic is a free online image converter that runs entirely in your browser. Drop in a photo or graphic and the web app instantly turns it into one of 10+ formats—JPEG, PNG, HEIC, BMP, ICO, WEBP, AVIF, GIF, TIFF or SVG—without installing software, creating an account or uploading anything to a server. The entire conversion happens locally on your device, so your pictures stay private and the process is lightning‑fast.

ShiftPic supports today's most‑requested formats for designers, web publishers and everyday users: JPEG, PNG, HEIC, BMP, ICO, WEBP, AVIF, GIF, TIFF and SVG. Whether you need to convert HEIC to JPG, PNG to WebP for faster page loads, or even SVG to PNG for social graphics, you can mix and match any direction—one file at a time or in bulk.

Yes. ShiftPic will always be a 100% free image converter—no subscriptions, paywalls, credit systems or hidden watermarks. Convert as many files as you like, as often as you need.

No. All conversion logic runs with modern browser tech (WebAssembly and Web Workers), so your photos never leave your device. This "no‑upload" architecture means zero risk of third‑party access and eliminates waiting for large files to transfer.

Each individual image can be up to 10 MB. That covers most smartphone photos and web graphics while keeping performance snappy on all devices.

Absolutely. ShiftPic includes batch conversion: drag‑and‑drop a whole folder, choose your target format once, and download everything in a single ZIP. It's ideal for agencies optimising dozens of product shots or bloggers re‑formatting screenshots in bulk.

Only if you choose a lossy output (for example, JPG, WebP or AVIF with compression). By default, ShiftPic preserves the original resolution and metadata. You control compression strength, so you decide the balance between smaller file size and pixel‑perfect clarity.

Yes. The tool offers smart optimisation presets that analyse each file and suggest compression settings that shrink file size while protecting visible quality—great for faster website load times and higher SEO image scores.

Once the page has fully loaded, ShiftPic behaves like an offline progressive‑web app. Open it on a train, in a classroom or anywhere with spotty Wi‑Fi and it still converts images locally until you refresh or close the tab.

No. Because everything happens in your browser, ShiftPic imposes no daily, weekly or monthly cap—convert one file or a thousand, as long as each stays under 10 MB.

Never. ShiftPic's mission is hassle‑free image conversion, so every download is a clean file with no branding, watermarks or embedded ads.

Yes. ShiftPic preserves file names during download. You're free to rename before or after conversion, but the tool won't force any prefix, suffix or random ID.

It does. You can turn an animated GIF into MP4‑friendly formats like WebP or AVIF (and vice‑versa) while retaining all frames and timing information.

ShiftPic is fully responsive and touch‑friendly. Whether you open it in Chrome on Android or Safari on iOS, you get the same drag‑and‑drop interface, batch tools and offline capability.