Convert HEIC to JPG
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Convert Apple HEIC/HEIF photos from your iPhone into universally supported JPG images. Runs entirely in your browser — no uploads, no waiting, no limits.
What HEIC actually is
HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is the default photo format on iPhones running iOS 11 and later. It wraps images encoded with the HEVC (H.265) codec, the same compression technology used in 4K video, which is why a HEIC photo can look identical to a JPEG while taking up roughly half the storage space. The trade-off is compatibility: HEIC is an Apple-favoured format, and a large share of websites, older Android phones, Windows apps, and photo-editing tools still only understand JPEG.
This tool decodes the HEIC/HEIF pixel data and re-encodes it as a standard baseline JPEG, so the resulting file opens anywhere without needing a codec pack installed.
When this actually comes up
The most common trigger is plugging an iPhone into a Windows PC, or emailing photos to someone on Windows, and finding the files simply won't open in Photos or Paint without installing an HEIC extension. It also shows up when uploading to job application portals, e-commerce listing forms, and older CMS platforms that flatly reject HEIC uploads, or when a print shop's software can't preview the file at all.
What survives the conversion, and what doesn't
JPEG is a lossy format, so re-encoding does introduce a small amount of additional compression on top of what the HEIC already applied — for most photos this is visually undetectable. One thing HEIC can store that JPEG cannot is a Live Photo's short video clip; converting to JPG keeps only the still frame, and the motion component is dropped. Orientation metadata (which way is 'up') and basic EXIF data like capture date are preserved so photos don't appear sideways after conversion.
- Live Photo motion clips are not carried over — only the still image remains.
- Transparency isn't a concern here since camera photos don't use an alpha channel.
- You can drop in multiple HEIC files at once and convert the whole batch in one pass.
A practical tip
If you're archiving photos long-term, keep the original HEIC files somewhere too — they're smaller and, being newer, will likely gain broader native support over time. Convert to JPG only for the specific upload or sharing task that requires it, rather than replacing your whole library.
Frequently asked questions
What is a HEIC file?
HEIC is the high-efficiency image format iPhones use by default. Many apps and Windows PCs cannot open it, so converting to JPG makes it universally compatible.
Are my photos private?
Yes. Conversion happens on your device — your photos are never uploaded.
What is a HEIC file, exactly?
HEIC is the photo format iPhones save by default since iOS 11, built on HEVC video compression. It stores the same image quality as JPEG in roughly half the file size, but far fewer apps and websites can open it directly.
Will the converted JPG lose quality?
There's a small amount of re-compression since JPEG is also lossy, but at normal photo resolutions the difference is not visible to the eye.
Does converting keep the Live Photo motion?
No. A Live Photo is actually a still image plus a short video clip bundled together; converting to JPG keeps only the still frame and discards the motion.
Will my photo's date and orientation be preserved?
Yes, the tool carries over standard EXIF fields like capture date and rotation, so your photos won't appear sideways or lose their timestamp.
Can I convert several HEIC photos in one go?
Yes, you can select or drag in multiple files at once and they'll all be converted and made available for download together.
Why can't Windows or my Android phone open HEIC files directly?
HEIC support depends on the device and operating system having the right HEVC/HEIF decoder installed; many Windows PCs and non-Apple apps don't include one by default, which is exactly why converting to the universally supported JPG format is useful.
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