Convert HEIC to JPG
Turn iPhone HEIC photos into JPG that opens anywhere. Processed in your browser — no upload.
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Why convert HEIC to JPG?
iPhones save photos in the space-saving HEIC format, but Windows, older programs and many websites cannot open HEIC. Converting to JPG makes them open everywhere without trouble.
HEIC vs JPG at a glance
| HEIC | JPG | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Raster image | Raster image |
| Compression | Lossy | Lossy |
| Transparency | Yes | No |
| Animation | Yes | No |
| Introduced | 2015 | 1992 |
| Created by | MPEG / Apple | Joint Photographic Experts Group |
| Best for | Storing phone photos in half the space | Photos you share, upload or email — opens everywhere |
Where HEIC files come from
Every iPhone since iOS 11 saves photos as HEIC unless you change the camera setting. You usually only notice when the photos leave Apple's world: a Windows PC shows blank thumbnails, a job portal rejects the upload, or a print shop asks for JPG.
AirDrop, iCloud and Mail often convert to JPG automatically, but USB transfers, Google Drive, WhatsApp "documents" and many cloud backups keep the original .heic file. That is why the same photo can arrive as JPG one day and HEIC the next.
What changes when you convert
JPG files are typically 1.5–2× larger than the HEIC original at the same visual quality, because JPG's compression is older and less efficient. The "High" preset keeps the difference invisible for normal viewing and printing.
Live Photos are a still HEIC image plus a short video. Converting gives you the still photo only. Depth data used for Portrait mode edits is not carried over either, so keep the original if you plan to re-edit the blur in the Photos app.
Wide-color (Display P3) photos are converted to the standard sRGB colors that every screen and website expects, so colors look the same everywhere instead of drifting on non-Apple devices.
Stop it happening on new photos
On the iPhone, open Settings → Camera → Formats and choose "Most Compatible" to shoot JPG from now on. If you mainly copy photos to a computer, Settings → Photos → "Transfer to Mac or PC" → "Automatic" converts them during the transfer while keeping HEIC on the phone.
Is it safe?
Yes. This conversion runs entirely inside your browser, and your HEIC file is never sent to a server. Metadata such as location is also removed automatically.
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How to convert HEIC to JPG
- 1Drop your HEIC files onto the box above, click it to choose files, or paste an image with Ctrl+V.
- 2Optionally pick a quality preset, or open fine-tune to set an exact quality or a maximum width and height.
- 3Conversion starts immediately and runs on your own device. Nothing is uploaded, so even large batches start without waiting for a transfer.
- 4Download each JPG file individually, or grab everything at once as a single ZIP.
Frequently asked questions
Can I convert a whole camera roll at once?
Yes. Drop up to 10 photos per batch on the free plan and download them together as one ZIP. Each photo is converted on your device, so large batches don't wait for an upload.
Why is the JPG bigger than the HEIC file?
HEIC uses newer, more efficient compression. JPG needs more bytes to show the same detail. If size matters, choose a lower preset or use the Compress Image tool afterwards.
Does it keep the photo's date and location?
No. Re-encoding drops EXIF data such as GPS coordinates and camera model, which protects your privacy when you share the JPG. Keep the original HEIC if you need that information.
Is it really free?
Yes. Converting HEIC to JPG is free with no sign-up and no watermark. The free plan handles several files per batch; an optional premium licence removes ads and raises the limits.
Are my files uploaded anywhere?
No. Your HEIC files are read and converted by your browser on your own device. You can confirm it by opening your browser's developer tools and watching the Network tab while you convert: no file upload ever appears.
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