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Convert HEVC to CAF

Extract the audio from HEVC videos and save it as CAF — ideal for iOS app sounds and Apple developer workflows.

  • No upload — 100% private
  • Fast, lossless when possible
  • Free & unlimited
  • Works on iPhone & Android

    Quality
    Advanced options
    Trim (optional)
    Use minutes:seconds, e.g. 1:05.5

    How to convert HEVC to CAF

    1. 1

      Tap Choose files and select one or more HEVC files (or drag them in).

    2. 2

      Check that CAF is selected. Use Advanced options for bitrate, channels or trimming.

    3. 3

      Press Convert. Everything happens on your device — no upload, no waiting in a queue.

    4. 4

      Your CAF downloads automatically. Converting several files? Grab them all as a ZIP.

    HEVC vs CAF

    Only the sound is kept — the picture is dropped, so the CAF file is far smaller than the HEVC video.

    HEVCCAF
    Full nameH.265 / HEVC VideoCore Audio Format
    TypeVideoAudio
    CompressionLossyLossless
    Developed byITU-T / MPEGApple
    Introduced20132005
    Plays on iPhone✓ Yes✓ Yes
    Plays on Android◐ Partly / with an app✕ No
    Plays on Windows◐ Partly / with an app✕ No
    Plays on Mac✓ Yes✓ Yes

    About HEVC and CAF

    HEVC: HEVC (H.265) halves file size compared to H.264 and is used by modern iPhones and 4K cameras, but many PCs, browsers and older phones cannot play it.

    CAF: CAF is Apple's flexible audio container used inside iOS and macOS apps and by GarageBand. Files can be any length and hold many codecs.

    Frequently asked questions

    How do I convert HEVC to CAF on my phone?
    Open this page in your phone's browser (Safari, Chrome, Samsung Internet), tap Choose files, pick your HEVC, make sure CAF is selected and tap Convert. The CAF file is saved to your Downloads.
    Will converting HEVC to CAF reduce quality?
    Only the sound is kept — the picture is dropped, so the CAF file is far smaller than the HEVC video.
    Can I convert only part of the HEVC?
    Yes. Open Advanced options → Trim and enter a start and end time.
    Is this HEVC to CAF converter free?
    Yes — completely free with no limits on the number of files, no watermark and no account. The site is supported by ads.
    Are my files uploaded to a server?
    No. The converter runs inside your browser using WebAssembly, so your files never leave your device. That's also why it works for private and confidential recordings.

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