Why convert HEIC to JPG?
Apple devices save photos as HEIC by default. It is an efficient format – roughly half the size of JPG at similar quality – but it is still not universally supported. Older versions of Windows need an extra codec, many websites and job or visa portals reject .heic uploads, some printers and photo kiosks can’t read it, and colleagues on Android or older software may see an unopenable file. JPG works everywhere.
This HEIC to JPG converter turns your photos into JPG (or PNG) in your browser, in batches, without installing anything.
How to convert
- Add photos. Choose or drop .heic or .heif files. You can select dozens at once.
- Choose the format. JPG for sharing and uploading; PNG for lossless output.
- Set the JPG quality. The default of 90 is visually indistinguishable from the original in almost all photos while keeping files modest. Lower values (70–80) make smaller files for email.
- Press Convert. The first time, the HEIC decoder (about 1.3 MB) loads into your browser. Then each photo is converted on your device.
- Download each photo, or everything as heic-converted.zip.
Getting HEIC files off your iPhone
- AirDrop to a Mac keeps the HEIC original.
- iCloud Photos on the web lets you download originals.
- USB cable to Windows: photos may be converted automatically, depending on Settings → Photos → Transfer to Mac or PC. Choose Keep Originals to get HEIC.
- Email or messaging apps often convert photos to JPG automatically – but also compress them, so converting the originals here gives better quality.
To make your iPhone save JPG from now on, go to Settings → Camera → Formats → Most Compatible. HEIC saves space, though, so many people keep it and convert only when needed.
Live Photos and bursts
A Live Photo consists of a HEIC still and a short video. This tool converts the still image. Burst photos are separate HEIC files and can be converted as a batch.
Quality, size and colour
HEIC photos from recent iPhones often use a wide colour gamut (Display P3). Converted JPGs are suitable for everyday screens, printing and uploading. PNG output is lossless but typically 5–10 times larger than JPG – use it only when an editing workflow requires it.
If the converted JPG is still too large for a form, follow up with Compress Image, which can target a size such as 200 KB, or Resize Image to reduce the dimensions.
Privacy: location data removed
iPhone photos usually contain GPS coordinates showing exactly where they were taken. The converted files do not carry the original metadata, so location, device model and timestamps are dropped. To check or remove metadata from other images, use EXIF Remover.
Because conversion happens entirely on your device, your personal photos are never uploaded to a server – unlike many free online converters.
Other formats
To convert WebP, PNG, GIF, BMP and AVIF as well, use the general Image Converter.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert HEIC to JPG for free?
Add your HEIC photos here, keep JPG selected and press Convert. Download each JPG or all of them as a ZIP. No app or account is needed.
Why are my iPhone photos HEIC?
iPhones save photos in HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) by default since iOS 11 because it is about half the size of JPG at similar quality.
Can I stop my iPhone saving HEIC?
Yes. Go to Settings → Camera → Formats and choose Most Compatible. New photos will then be saved as JPG.
Does converting reduce quality?
At quality 90 the difference is not visible for normal viewing. Choose PNG if you need lossless output, but files will be much larger.
Does it keep photo dates and location?
No. The converted JPG does not include the original EXIF metadata, which also removes GPS location – useful for privacy.
Are my photos uploaded?
No. A HEIC decoder (about 1.3 MB) is downloaded to your browser the first time you convert, and all conversion happens on your device.