HEIC to JPG Converter
Convert iPhone HEIC photos to JPG online. Drop your HEIC files to get universally compatible JPG images — processed in your browser, photos never uploaded to any server.
Convert HEIC Photos to JPG
iPhones save photos in HEIC format by default since iOS 11. Most Windows PCs, older Macs, and many websites don't support HEIC — convert to JPG for universal compatibility while keeping good image quality.
- Batch conversion: Drop multiple HEIC files and convert them all at once
- Quality control: Choose JPG quality level to balance file size vs. sharpness
- Private: Photos processed locally in your browser — never uploaded
- Free: No account, no watermark, no file size limits beyond your device RAM
Why iPhones Use HEIC
- Half the file size: HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) uses the HEVC codec — roughly 50% smaller than JPEG at the same visual quality, saving storage on your iPhone
- Same or better quality: HEIC supports 16-bit color depth vs. JPEG's 8-bit — better highlights and shadow detail in photos
- The compatibility problem: HEIC is an Apple/MPEG standard not yet universally supported — Windows requires a codec pack, many websites reject HEIC uploads, and older software can't open the files
- Stop iPhones shooting HEIC: Settings → Camera → Formats → Most Compatible — switches to JPG/H.264 for maximum compatibility (uses more storage)
Other Ways to Convert HEIC to JPG
- macOS Preview: Open the HEIC in Preview → File → Export → select JPEG format — free, no upload, handles batches via File → Export as PDF then convert
- iPhone AirDrop to Mac: AirDrop to macOS automatically converts HEIC to JPEG — the received file is already JPG
- iPhone email to yourself: When sharing via Mail, iOS offers to convert to JPEG — select "Actual Size" to get full resolution
- Windows: Install the free "HEIF Image Extensions" from the Microsoft Store — adds HEIC support to Photos app and File Explorer
Frequently Asked Questions
Does converting HEIC to JPG lose quality?
Converting HEIC to JPG at high quality settings (90–95%) produces a file that's visually indistinguishable from the original for most practical purposes. You do lose HEIC's 16-bit color depth (reduced to 8-bit) and any non-image metadata like depth maps for Portrait Mode. For archiving originals, keep the HEIC files; use the JPG conversion for sharing, uploading to websites, and compatibility with Windows and older software.
Why can't Windows open HEIC files?
HEIC requires a decoder for the HEVC (H.265) video codec, which Microsoft charges a licensing fee for. Windows doesn't include it by default. The fix: install the free "HEIF Image Extensions" app from the Microsoft Store (search for "heif") — this adds HEIC support to Windows Photos, File Explorer thumbnails, and most apps that use Windows' built-in image decoders. Alternatively, convert to JPG for any HEIC files you need to share with Windows users.
Is HEIC better than JPG for long-term photo storage?
HEIC is technically superior (smaller files, better quality) but JPEG has a 30+ year track record of universal support. For long-term archiving, JPEG is safer — it will open on any device built in the last three decades. HEIC support is improving but still not universal. A practical strategy: keep originals on your iPhone/iCloud in HEIC for storage efficiency, export to JPEG when sharing or archiving to external drives.