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HEIC to JPG Converter

Turn iPhone HEIC photos into JPG files that open everywhere. The conversion runs in your browser, so your photos never leave your device.

Converted on your device. Your photos are never uploaded.

100% private

Photos are converted on your device and never uploaded to a server.

Fast batch conversion

Convert up to 100 photos at once, using every core of your device.

Free, no sign-up

No account, no watermark and no daily limit.

Works everywhere

iPhone, Android, Windows, Mac and Linux, in any modern browser.

How to convert HEIC to JPG

  1. Add your HEIC photos

    Drop the files onto the box above or tap “Choose files”. You can select many photos at once.

  2. Wait a moment

    Each photo is converted on your device in about a second. You can keep adding photos while it works.

  3. Download your JPGs

    Save each JPG one by one, or download them all together in a single ZIP file.

What is a HEIC file?

HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is the photo format that iPhones and iPads use by default since iOS 11. It is Apple’s version of HEIF, a standard that stores pictures compressed with HEVC (H.265), the same technology used for 4K video.

Its big advantage is size: a HEIC photo is often about half the size of a JPG of the same quality. The downside is compatibility. Many Windows PCs, older Android phones, websites, online forms and photo printing services still cannot open HEIC files.

Why convert HEIC to JPG?

JPG is the most widely supported image format in the world. Converting your photos to JPG makes sure they:

  • open on any computer, phone or tablet without extra software;
  • can be uploaded to websites, online applications, marketplaces and social networks;
  • can be edited in any photo editor, including older versions of Photoshop and Office;
  • print correctly at photo labs and print shops.

HEIC vs JPG at a glance

FeatureHEICJPG
Compression HEVC (H.265), very efficient JPEG, older and less efficient
File size at similar quality Small (about half of JPG) Larger
Compatibility Apple devices and some recent Windows and Android devices Practically every device, browser and app
Transparency and high bit depth Supported Not supported
Best for Storing photos on your phone Sharing, uploading, editing and printing

Other ways to handle HEIC files

iPhone and iPad

To take photos as JPG instead of HEIC, open Settings → Camera → Formats and choose “Most Compatible”. To get JPGs when you copy photos to a computer, open Settings → Photos and set “Transfer to Mac or PC” to “Automatic”.

Windows 10 and 11

Windows can show HEIC photos after you install the “HEIF Image Extensions” and “HEVC Video Extensions” from the Microsoft Store. Converting to JPG avoids the extra installs, and the people you send the photos to won’t need them either.

Mac

macOS opens HEIC files natively. In Preview, choose File → Export and pick JPEG. For many photos at once, this converter is usually quicker.

Android

Many recent Android phones can show HEIC photos, but apps and websites often can’t. Convert them here in your phone’s browser. There’s no app to install.

Frequently asked questions

Is this HEIC to JPG converter free?

Yes. It is completely free, with no sign-up, no watermark and no daily limit.

Are my photos uploaded to a server?

No. The conversion runs inside your browser with WebAssembly. Your photos are never sent to us or to anyone else, so it is safe for private photos and documents too.

Will I lose quality?

The JPG is saved at high quality (92 out of 100) by default, which looks the same as the original to the eye. Choose “Maximum” in the quality menu if you need the best possible quality.

Why is the JPG bigger than the HEIC file?

HEIC compresses photos about twice as well as JPG, so a larger JPG is normal and means the quality was kept. Choose “Smaller file” in the quality menu if you need lighter images.

How many photos can I convert at once?

Up to 100 photos per batch, up to 50 MB each. Click “Clear” to start a new batch.

Does it keep the date, location and camera details?

No. The converter does not copy EXIF metadata into the JPG. This also removes the GPS location, which protects your privacy when you share photos.

Does it work on iPhone and Android?

Yes. It works in Safari, Chrome, Firefox, Edge and Samsung Internet on phones, tablets and computers. On older phones, very large photos may take a little longer.

What about Live Photos and .heif files?

A Live Photo is a HEIC still image plus a short video. The converter turns the still image into a JPG. Files with the .heif extension are converted the same way.

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