HEIC to JPG Converter
Convert iPhone HEIC and HEIF photos to universally compatible JPG images. Batch convert multiple files at once. No upload, no sign up — runs entirely in your browser.
How HEIC to JPG Conversion Works
- 1Add your HEIC or HEIF files. Drop photos from your iPhone or iPad onto the upload area, or click to browse. You can add multiple files at once.
- 2Set JPG quality. The slider controls JPEG compression — 92% is the sweet spot between file size and visual quality. Increase to 100% for near-lossless output.
- 3Convert. heic2any decodes the HEIC/HEIF container in your browser and re-encodes the image data as a standard JPEG file.
- 4Download. Click individual download buttons or “Download all” to save every converted JPG. Files are named to match your originals.
Why Convert HEIC to JPG?
Apple switched iPhones to HEIC format in 2017 because it stores photos at half the file size of JPEG at equivalent quality — a significant saving when you take thousands of photos a year. The problem is that HEIC is an Apple-proprietary format. Windows, most Android devices, social media platforms, and many image editors cannot open HEIC files without additional software. Converting to JPG makes your photos universally compatible with every device, app, and website.
Tips for HEIC Conversion
Use 90%+ quality for photos you will print
For photos destined for printing, keep quality at 90% or above. Lower settings introduce visible artefacts in smooth gradients like skies and skin tones.
80% is fine for sharing online
Social media platforms recompress images anyway. At 80% quality, JPG files are small enough to upload quickly while still looking good at social media resolutions.
Change your iPhone to shoot JPG directly
Go to Settings → Camera → Formats and select “Most Compatible” to have your iPhone save photos as JPG instead of HEIC going forward.
AirDrop converts automatically on Mac
When you AirDrop HEIC photos from iPhone to Mac, they are often automatically converted to JPEG. This tool is useful when you need to convert files on Windows or in a browser.
Batch convert before sharing
Add all your HEIC photos at once and convert the entire batch in one go. Use “Download all” to save every JPG without clicking individual buttons.
HEIC files are typically 40–50% smaller
A 4 MB HEIC photo often converts to a 7–8 MB JPG at 92% quality. This size increase is normal — JPG is less efficient than HEIC at storing image data.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are my HEIC photos uploaded to a server?
No. The conversion runs entirely in your browser using heic2any, an open-source JavaScript library. Your photos never leave your device — no server, no cloud, no data transfer. This also means the tool works offline once the page has loaded.
What is HEIC and why can't I open it on Windows or Android?
HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is Apple's photo format, introduced with iOS 11 in 2017. It uses the HEVC (H.265) codec to compress photos at roughly half the file size of JPEG at the same quality. The format is proprietary to Apple's ecosystem — Windows, Android, and most web browsers cannot open HEIC files natively without additional codecs or converters.
What is the difference between HEIC and HEIF?
HEIF (High Efficiency Image Format) is the container specification. HEIC is Apple's specific implementation of HEIF using HEVC compression. In practice, .heic and .heif files from an iPhone are the same thing — both are fully supported by this converter.
Does the converter preserve image quality?
Yes. The quality slider controls the JPEG compression level. At 92% (the default) the output is visually indistinguishable from the HEIC original. At 100% quality, JPEG compression is near-lossless. Lower values trade some quality for smaller file sizes.
Can I convert multiple HEIC files at once?
Yes. Add as many HEIC or HEIF files as you like. The converter processes them one by one and shows a progress indicator for each file. You can download individual JPGs or use "Download all" to save them sequentially.
Does the converted JPG retain EXIF metadata?
The heic2any library extracts the image pixels. EXIF metadata (GPS location, camera settings, date taken) may or may not be preserved depending on the browser and library version. If you need to preserve or remove EXIF data, use a dedicated metadata editor after conversion.
Why does conversion take a moment on the first file?
The heic2any library is loaded dynamically on first use. This takes 1–3 seconds on a typical connection. Subsequent files in the same session convert much faster because the library is already in memory.