HEICVSWEBP
Apple vs Google. H.265 vs VP8. Which modern format provides the best quality at the smallest size?
The Verdict
**HEIC is better for Photos.** It retains slightly more detail/texture. **WebP is better for the Web.** It is supported by all browsers (HEIC is not).
Compression Efficiency
Winner: HEIC
In our tests, HEIC is about 10-15% smaller than WebP for the same perceptual quality. H.265 is an incredibly strong compression algorithm.
Web Support
Winner: WEBP
WebP works on Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari. HEIC *only* works on Safari (and native Apple apps). You cannot use HEIC on a general website.
Encoding Speed
Winner: WEBP
Saving a WebP is fast. Saving an HEIC takes significant CPU power. For servers converting images on the fly, WebP is cheaper.