Convert iPhone HEIC photos to JPG
Since iOS 11, iPhones save photos as HEIC to keep file sizes small. The problem: many websites, older Windows PCs, and apps simply can't open HEIC. This free converter turns your HEIC (or HEIF) photos into standard JPG that works everywhere - and it all happens inside your browser, so your photos are never uploaded and stay completely private.
How to convert HEIC to JPG
- Choose a .heic photo or drop it into the box.
- Pick your JPG quality with the slider.
- Preview the result, then download your JPG.
Why people convert HEIC
- Uploading photos to sites or forms that reject HEIC.
- Sharing with Windows or Android users.
- Editing in software that doesn't read HEIC.
Why iPhone photos are HEIC, and when you need JPG
Since iOS 11, iPhones save photos in HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) because it stores the same quality at roughly half the file size of JPG. The problem is compatibility: Windows often cannot open HEIC files without extra codecs, many websites and job portals reject HEIC uploads, and older photo printers and editing software do not recognise the format at all. Converting HEIC to JPG solves all of that, since JPG opens everywhere.
Convert HEIC to JPG without losing quality
HEIC to JPG is a one-time decode, so as long as the quality setting stays high the difference is invisible to the eye. This converter decodes the original HEIC data directly in your browser and exports a clean JPG. Because nothing is uploaded, a full-resolution 48 MP iPhone photo converts in seconds even on slow internet, and your personal photos never touch a server.
Stop your iPhone from shooting HEIC (optional)
If you always want JPG straight from the camera, open Settings, then Camera, then Formats, and choose Most Compatible. Your iPhone will save new photos as JPG. Keep in mind JPG files are about twice the size, so many people keep HEIC on the phone and simply convert the few photos they need to share or upload.
Common uses
- Opening iPhone photos on a Windows PC or an older Mac
- Uploading photos to websites, forms and portals that only accept JPG or PNG
- Sending photos to someone whose device cannot open HEIC
- Printing photos at shops whose systems require JPG
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Frequently asked questions
Why convert HEIC to JPG?
HEIC is Apple's photo format. Many websites, apps and Windows PCs don't support it, while JPG works everywhere - so converting makes your photos universally usable.
Are my photos uploaded to a server?
No. The conversion runs entirely inside your browser, so your photos never leave your device and stay private.
Is it free and unlimited?
Yes - completely free, no signup, no watermark, and no limit on how many photos you convert.
Will image quality drop?
JPG uses compression, but you control the quality with the slider. At high quality the difference is barely noticeable.
What is a HEIC file?
HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is the format iPhones use by default since iOS 11. It saves space but isn't supported everywhere.