HEIC to JPG Converter

Convert iPhone and iPad HEIC photos to JPG free. Works entirely in your browser. No upload, instant download.

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Want to go deeper? This guide explains it step by step.

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📱 HEIC is the default photo format on iPhones (iOS 11 and later). Windows and many apps cannot open HEIC files without extra software. Converting to JPG fixes this instantly.
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Drop HEIC photos here

iPhone and iPad HEIC photos - multiple files supported - or click to browse

Preview (first photo)
Before (HEIC)
HEIC preview not available in browsers
After (JPG)
Converted JPG

Conversion Results

Original (HEIC)HEIC SizeOutput SizeDownload
iPhone tip: To always save new photos as JPG: Settings → Camera → Formats → select "Most Compatible". This uses a little more storage but photos work on all devices immediately.

Why Convert HEIC to JPG

HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is the default photo format on iPhones running iOS 11 and later. HEIC produces smaller file sizes than JPG at the same quality level, which is why Apple uses it to save storage. The problem is that HEIC is not universally supported: Windows without specific codec packs, many Android devices, and most web platforms and image editors cannot open HEIC files. Converting to JPG makes your iPhone photos compatible with any device, platform, or software without needing additional software installation. JPG quality is set at 92 percent by default in the converter, which preserves visual quality while keeping file sizes manageable.

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How to Convert HEIC to JPG

1

Drop Your HEIC Photos

Drag HEIC photos from your iPhone (transferred via USB or AirDrop) onto the drop zone. Multiple photos supported.

2

Choose Output Format

Select JPG for maximum compatibility or PNG for lossless quality. Adjust quality if needed.

3

Download

Download individually or get all converted photos as a ZIP. HEIC conversion can take a few seconds per photo.

Tested verdict:

Best for: Converting iPhone HEIC photos to JPG so they open on Windows, and batch converting a holiday album before emailing it

Limitations: Processes in your browser with no upload, and very large batches depend on your device memory rather than a fixed file cap

Best suited for: iPhone users sending photos to people on Windows or Android who cannot open HEIC

Frequently Asked Questions

HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is a modern image format used by iPhones and iPads. It produces files about half the size of JPG at similar quality. Apple introduced it with iOS 11 in 2017 as the default camera format.
Windows does not include HEIC support by default. You need to install the HEIF Image Extensions from the Microsoft Store, or convert your photos to JPG using this tool. JPG is supported everywhere without any extra software.
Drop your HEIC files onto this tool and click Convert. The conversion happens in your browser. You can also change your iPhone to save as JPG by default: Settings → Camera → Formats → Most Compatible.
At quality 90% the visual difference is minimal. JPG files will be slightly larger than HEIC since HEIC is a more efficient format. The converted image will look essentially the same as the original.
Go to Settings → Camera → Formats and select 'Most Compatible'. Your iPhone will save new photos as JPG. This uses slightly more storage but means photos work on all devices immediately.

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