IMAGE TOOLS
HEIC → JPG
Convert iPhone HEIC photos into widely supported JPG files.
Quick answer: Choose one or more HEIC photos and download the JPG copies. HEIC decoding uses a decoder served from this website.
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How to use HEIC → JPG
- Add HEIC photosChoose HEIC or HEIF files exported from an iPhone or iPad.
- Wait for decodingThe decoder loads once, then each photo is converted in your browser. Large batches can take a moment.
- Download JPGsSave the files individually or together and check a sample before deleting anything.
About this tool
iPhones save photos as HEIC, which many Windows apps, websites and older devices cannot open. Convert them to JPG here without installing anything and without sending your photos to a server.
Common uses: Prepare iPhone and iPad photos for websites, older software, email recipients and services that do not accept HEIC files.
Practical example: Convert a small sample first, confirm the JPG orientation and quality, then process the remaining photos in the batch.
Important limitation: JPG does not preserve every HEIC feature and is usually larger than a modern compressed source. Keep the original HEIC files for archival use.
The HEIC decoder is served from this website and runs in your browser; your photos stay on your device. Read the privacy information.
How it works
A WebAssembly-based decoder loaded in your browser reads the HEIC container, decodes the image and re-encodes it as a standard JPG, so the photo is never uploaded.
Real-world uses
- Sharing iPhone photos with Windows or Android users
- Uploading to a site that rejects HEIC
- Archiving photos in a universally readable format
Converting HEIC photos sensibly
Try a few photos first to check orientation and quality, then convert the rest. A decoder is loaded the first time you convert, so the first photo can take a moment; the rest follow faster. Very large batches use a lot of memory, so convert in groups of a few dozen on a phone or older computer.
JPG files are usually larger than the HEIC originals at similar quality, so plan for more storage. If a website has a size limit, use the maximum width or height option while converting, or compress the JPGs afterwards.
Live Photo motion, depth data and other HEIC extras are not kept in the JPG. If you want to avoid HEIC in future, on iPhone choose Settings, Camera, Formats, Most Compatible. Keep the originals if you want the best quality.
Tips for better results
- To avoid HEIC in future, set the iPhone camera format to Most Compatible (Settings → Camera → Formats).
- Converted JPGs are larger than HEIC at the same quality, so budget storage accordingly.
- Live Photo motion and depth data are not kept in the JPG.
Frequently asked questions
Why might conversion take a moment?
HEIC decoding uses a decoder served from this website and may take longer for large or high-resolution photos.
Are the original HEIC photos changed?
No. The tool creates JPG copies and does not modify the source files.
Are my files uploaded?
The HEIC decoder is served from this website and runs in your browser; your photos stay on your device.
Why can't Windows open my HEIC photos?
HEIC needs a codec on older Windows versions. Converting to JPG gives you a file every app can open.
Is any quality lost?
Converting from HEIC to JPG re-encodes the image, so a small amount of quality can be lost. Keep the originals if you may need the best quality.
Why does the first conversion take longer?
The HEIC decoder loads the first time you convert. After that, each photo is faster.
Can I convert many HEIC photos at once?
Yes, but a very large batch needs a lot of memory. Convert in smaller groups if the browser slows down.
Are my photos or their location data uploaded?
No. The conversion happens on your device. To remove location data from the result, use the File Metadata Inspector.