HEIC to JPG Converter
Convert Apple HEIC/HEIF photos to JPG or PNG. Free, private, no upload. Everything happens in your browser.
HEIC is Apple's default photo format. This tool converts HEIC files to JPG or PNG so they work everywhere. No data ever leaves your device.
Drop HEIC files or click to upload
Supports .heic and .heif. Batch upload supported
Why Your iPhone Photos Don't Open on Windows
Since iOS 11 (2017), iPhones save photos as HEIC by default. HEIC files are roughly 50% smaller than JPG at the same quality — great for phone storage, terrible for compatibility. Windows can't open HEIC without a separate codec. Many websites reject them. Older Android devices choke on them.
This converter turns HEIC files into universally compatible JPGs. Everything runs in your browser — your photos never leave your device. No signup, no limits, no watermarks.
HEIC vs JPG: What You're Trading
| Feature | HEIC | JPG |
|---|---|---|
| File size | ~2 MB per photo | ~4 MB per photo |
| Quality | Excellent (10-bit colour) | Very good (8-bit colour) |
| Transparency | Supported | Not supported |
| Multiple images | Can store burst shots + Live Photos | One image per file |
| Device support | Apple + modern Android + Chrome | Literally everything |
| Editing software | Limited (Lightroom, recent Photoshop) | Everything supports JPG |
What this means for you: When you convert HEIC to JPG, files get about 2× larger and you lose 10-bit colour depth. For most purposes (sharing, printing, uploading), this quality difference is invisible. The compatibility gain is worth it.
Three Ways to Stop the HEIC Problem
Convert when needed (this tool)
Keep shooting HEIC (saves phone storage) and convert individual photos when you need to share them. Best approach if you take lots of photos but only share a few.
Switch iPhone to JPG mode
Settings → Camera → Formats → Most Compatible. Your phone will save JPGs from now on. Files are larger but you'll never have a compatibility issue again. Trade-off: your phone fills up faster.
Use automatic transfer conversion
Settings → Photos → Transfer to Mac or PC → Automatic. This converts HEIC to JPG automatically when you transfer via USB. Photos stay as HEIC on the phone (saves space) but arrive as JPG on your computer.
Where HEIC Files Get Rejected
These platforms don't accept HEIC uploads (as of 2026) — convert to JPG first:
After Converting: What Next?
- Compress the JPGs if they're too large for email or upload limits. You can often halve the file size with no visible quality loss.
- Remove metadata if you're sharing publicly. iPhone photos contain GPS coordinates, camera model, and date/time in their EXIF data.
- Convert to WebP if the photos are for a website. WebP is 30% smaller than JPG and supported by all modern browsers.
- Combine into a PDF if you need to send multiple photos as a single document (receipts, property photos, documentation).
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How to use this tool
Drop or select one or more HEIC/HEIF files
Choose output format (JPG or PNG) and quality
Click Convert and download your files
Common uses
- Converting iPhone photos to JPG so they open on Windows or Android
- Preparing HEIC images for upload to websites that only accept JPG
- Batch-converting holiday photos before sharing via email or USB
- Converting HEIF files to PNG for lossless editing in design tools
- Making Apple photos compatible with older software or printers
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