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HEIC to JPG
Convert iPhone HEIC photos to JPG that open on any phone, PC or upload form, without uploading them.
What a HEIC file is and why your iPhone makes them
HEIC is the photo format iPhones use by default. It is a HEIF file (High Efficiency Image File Format) that holds an image compressed with HEVC, the same family of compression used for modern video. Apple switched to it with iOS 11 and macOS High Sierra, and every iPhone from the iPhone 7 onwards can shoot in it. Apple says (opens in new tab) HEIF offers better compression than JPEG, so photos take less storage while keeping the same visual quality.
The trouble starts when the photo leaves Apple’s world. As of October 2026, Can I use (opens in new tab) lists Safari 17 and later as the only browsers that display HEIC. Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Samsung Internet don’t, and the same page notes HEIC is complex and expensive to license. That’s why a Windows laptop shows a blank thumbnail, and why a job portal or college form rejects your IMG_4521.HEIC.
JPG fixes it. It is the one photo format every phone, computer and website accepts.
How to convert HEIC to JPG
- Drop your HEIC or HEIF photos into the box above, or click to browse. You can pick as many as you like.
- Set the Quality slider. It starts at 90%, which looks the same as the original for nearly every photo.
- Conversion starts on its own and shows “Processing 3 of 20” for a batch.
- Download each JPG, or click Download all (ZIP). Each file keeps its name, so IMG_4521.HEIC becomes IMG_4521.jpg.
On an iPhone, open this page in Safari, tap the box and pick photos straight from your library.
What happens to your photos
Nothing leaves your device. Safari reads HEIC on its own, so on an iPhone or Mac the browser decodes the photo directly. Chrome, Edge and Firefox can’t, so the page loads a HEIC decoder (libheif, compiled to run inside the browser) from this site the first time you convert. Either way, the JPG is created in your browser tab.
The JPG also comes out without the photo’s hidden EXIF data, which includes the camera model, the time it was taken and, often, the GPS location where you took it. If you’re sending photos of your home, your kids or your documents to strangers, that’s a plus.
Upload-based sites work differently. Here’s what their own pages said as of October 2026:
| Tool | How it works | What their page states |
|---|---|---|
| This converter | In your browser | Photos never leave your device, no batch cap |
| heictojpg.com | Upload to their site | Up to 200 photos; files deleted immediately after conversion |
| FreeConvert | Upload to their servers | Max 1 GB; files deleted automatically after 8 hours |
| CloudConvert | Upload to their servers | Quality and size options; limits not stated on the tool page |
Which quality setting to use
JPG is lossy: lower quality means a smaller file and, eventually, visible blur and blocky skies. HEIC is more efficient than JPG, so expect the JPG to be larger than the HEIC you started with.
| Quality | Use it for |
|---|---|
| 90 to 100% | Keeping, printing or editing later |
| 75 to 85% | Sharing on chat apps and email, where a smaller file helps |
| Below 70% | Only when a form has a tight KB limit; check the result before sending |
For a hard KB limit, convert at 90% first, then use the image resizer and type the target size. It picks the best quality that fits, which beats guessing with the slider. To get a whole batch under one limit, use the target KB box in the image compressor.
Stop your iPhone from making HEIC files
If you send photos to Windows PCs or forms often, change the camera format once. Apple’s steps (opens in new tab):
- Open Settings, then Camera, then Formats.
- Tap Most Compatible. New photos are saved as JPEG from now on.
The tradeoff is storage: JPEG photos take more space than HEIC. Photos you already took stay HEIC, so convert those here. There’s also a setting under Settings, Apps, Photos for copying to a Mac or PC over a cable. Apple notes that choosing Keep Originals stops the iPhone from converting files during that import, so leave it on Automatic if you want JPGs on your PC.
Limitations
- Still image only. A Live Photo’s motion is not part of the JPG.
- No EXIF data in the output. If you need the date or location kept, use another method.
- JPG only. For PNG or WebP output, convert to JPG here, then use the image converter.
- First run in Chrome or Edge takes a moment longer while the decoder loads. After that, photos convert quickly.
- Older phones may slow down with very large batches. Convert in smaller batches if the page lags.
Key facts
- iOS 11 and macOS High Sierra introduced support for HEIF and HEVC. iPhone 7 and later can capture HEIF photos. (Apple (opens in new tab))
- HEIF and HEVC offer better compression than JPEG and H.264, using less storage at the same visual quality. (Apple (opens in new tab))
- Choosing Most Compatible in Settings, Camera, Formats saves new photos and videos as JPEG and H.264. (Apple (opens in new tab))
- Safari 17 and later are the only browsers that display HEIC images, as of October 2026. (Can I use (opens in new tab))
- JPEG has no alpha channel and uses lossy compression. (MDN (opens in new tab))
FAQ
HEIC to JPG FAQs
How do I convert HEIC to JPG for free?
Drop your HEIC photos into the converter above, set the quality, and download the JPGs. It is free, needs no sign-up, and has no daily or batch limit. You can download each photo or all of them as a ZIP. The conversion runs in your browser, so the photos are never uploaded.
Why does my iPhone save photos as HEIC?
Your iPhone uses HEIC because it stores photos in less space than JPEG at the same visual quality. Apple made it the default with iOS 11, and iPhone 7 and later shoot in it. To get JPEG instead, open Settings, Camera, Formats and choose Most Compatible. Photos already taken stay HEIC.
Why can't I open HEIC files on Windows or upload them to forms?
Most software and websites don’t support HEIC. As of October 2026, only Safari 17 and later display HEIC among browsers, and the format is costly to license. Windows may need an extra extension, and most upload forms accept only JPG or PNG. Converting to JPG solves both problems at once.
Does converting HEIC to JPG reduce quality?
Very slightly, because JPG is a lossy format. At the default 90% quality the difference is invisible for nearly every photo. The JPG will usually be a bigger file than the HEIC, because HEIC compresses more efficiently. Lower the quality only if you need a smaller file, and check the result before sending it.
Is it safe to convert HEIC photos online?
It is safe here because your photos never leave your device. Safari decodes HEIC itself, and other browsers use a decoder loaded from this site that runs in the tab. Upload-based converters keep copies on their servers for a while. The JPG also drops the GPS location stored in the original.
Can I convert multiple HEIC files to JPG at once?
Yes. Select or drop as many HEIC photos as you like, and each one converts in turn. When more than one is ready, a Download all (ZIP) button saves them in a single file. On older phones, smaller batches keep the page responsive.
Does the JPG keep the photo's date and location?
No. The converted JPG doesn’t carry the original EXIF data, so the date taken, camera details and GPS location are removed. That is useful for privacy when sharing photos. If you need that data kept, for example for a photo archive, export the photos from your Mac or PC photo app instead.
Can I convert HEIC to JPG on iPhone?
Yes. Open this page in Safari on your iPhone, tap the upload box and choose photos from your library. Safari reads HEIC on its own, so conversion is quick. Download the JPGs to Files. To stop new photos being saved as HEIC, choose Most Compatible under Settings, Camera, Formats.