Need to turn a .svg file into HEIC? Citrus converts SVG to HEIC right on your Mac, offline, using Apple's own engines. Nothing is uploaded to any server, which matters for client work, private photos and contracts.
Citrus draws the vector SVG at high resolution (at least 2048 px on the long edge) so the result is sharp. Use the resize option to pick an exact size. Very complex SVGs that use filters or custom fonts may look slightly different from your browser.
HEIC is lossy, so the file gets much smaller. Use the Quality slider or set a target file size and Citrus finds the best quality under that limit.
HEIC files are small and high quality, which makes them good for saving space on a Mac or iPhone.
Resize by percent or pixels, crop, and choose whether to keep EXIF and location data, all before converting.
How to convert SVG to HEIC
Open Citrus from the menu bar (the citrus slice icon).
Drop your .svg file, or several, into the window. You can also drag a file onto the menu bar icon to open the quick wheel.
Choose HEIC as the output format and adjust options if you want, like size, quality or resolution.
Press Convert. Your new files appear next to the originals, and the originals are never changed.
About the formats
SVG: SVG is a vector image format used for logos, icons and illustrations. It stays sharp at any size, but many apps and social sites need a PNG or JPG.
HEIC: HEIC is the default photo format on iPhone and modern Macs. It keeps photos small at high quality, but many websites, Windows apps and older tools can't open it.
Frequently asked questions
Is my file uploaded anywhere?
No. Citrus runs entirely on your Mac. Files are read and written locally and never sent to a server.
Can I convert many SVG files at once?
Yes. Drop a whole batch into Citrus and convert them all to HEIC in one go. Originals are never changed.
Does Citrus need an internet connection to convert SVG to HEIC?