How to convert HEIC to JPG

1.
Add HEIC photos
Drop .heic or .heif files onto the box, click to choose them, or paste them from the clipboard.
2.
Pick a format
JPG at 90% quality is the default. Choose PNG if you need a lossless image for further editing.
3.
Download
Save each photo separately or all of them at once in a ZIP archive.

What is HEIC and why does the iPhone use it?

HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is an image format based on the HEVC (H.265) video codec. Apple has used it on iPhones and iPads since iOS 11 because a photo takes up roughly half the space of a JPG of similar quality. The downside is compatibility: older Windows versions, many apps, websites and job application forms simply refuse HEIC files.

How the conversion works in your browser

If your browser can decode HEIC natively (for example Safari on iPhone and Mac), the tool uses that. In other browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Edge) it loads a decoding library on demand, so the first conversion may take a moment longer. The photos never leave your device, and saving to a new JPG does not carry over EXIF tags, including GPS location.

JPG or PNG - which should you pick?

For everyday use choose JPG: every program opens it and the file is several times smaller than PNG. PNG is lossless, which makes sense for further editing or archiving without more quality loss. Typical sizes for a 12 MP iPhone photo:

Format	Typical size	Best for
HEIC (original)	1.5-3 MB	storage on the iPhone
JPG 90% (default)	3-5 MB	email, online forms, print shops, Windows
JPG 70-80%	1.5-3 MB	websites, when file size matters
PNG	15-25 MB	lossless editing

The JPG quality slider goes from 50 to 100%. If the converted file is too big for an upload form, lower the quality or shrink it with the image compressor.

Limitations

Main image only. A HEIC file can hold several images (a burst, a Portrait mode depth map); only the main frame is saved. The video part of a Live Photo is a separate MOV file and is not converted.
No metadata. Date taken, phone model and GPS location are not copied to the JPG - great for sharing, less so for archiving if you sort photos by date.
HDR colours. Newer iPhones capture extended dynamic range; JPG uses standard range, so very bright areas may look slightly different than in the iPhone Photos app.

How to make your iPhone save JPG instead

Go to Settings → Camera → Formats and choose Most Compatible. New photos will be saved as JPG. The iPhone can also convert automatically when you copy photos to a computer (Settings → Photos → Transfer to Mac or PC → Automatic). For photos you already have in HEIC, this converter is the fastest fix.

Frequently asked questions

How do I open a HEIC file on Windows?

The simplest way is to convert it to JPG here. Windows 10 and 11 can only open HEIC after installing the HEIF and HEVC extensions from the Microsoft Store.

Does converting HEIC to JPG reduce quality?

JPG is lossy, but at 90% quality the difference is practically invisible. To avoid any loss, choose PNG - the file will be several times larger.

Are my photos uploaded to a server?

No. Decoding and saving happen locally in your browser. You can even go offline once the page has loaded.

Can I convert many files at once?

Yes. Add as many files as you like and download the results one by one or as a single ZIP.

Why will my file not convert?

The file may be damaged, may only have a .heic extension without real HEIC content, or may be an unusual variant such as a very large burst. Try exporting the photo from the Photos app again.

Is HEIC the same as HEIF?

Practically yes. HEIF is the container standard and HEIC is the variant Apple uses with HEVC compression. The tool accepts both .heic and .heif files.

Updated: October 11, 2026