HEIC to JPG

Convert iPhone HEIC/HEIF photos to JPG, right in your browser — no app to install, no upload to a server. HEIC is Apple's default photo format since iOS 11, which many websites, Windows PCs, and older apps still can't open directly.

Click or drag a HEIC/HEIF photo here

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Conversion happens entirely in your browser — your photo is never uploaded anywhere.

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Why use HEIC to JPG?

HEIC (High Efficiency Image Format) has been the iPhone's default photo format since iOS 11, and for good reason — it compresses photos to roughly half the file size of an equivalent JPEG at similar quality, which adds up fast across a camera roll of thousands of photos. The tradeoff is compatibility: many websites, older software, and non-Apple devices still can't open HEIC files directly. This converts HEIC/HEIF to JPG by decoding the file with a WebAssembly-based decoder running directly in your browser, so the photo never has to leave your device to get converted. The result is a standard JPG that opens anywhere — no HEIC-specific software needed on the receiving end.

Key benefits

No app install or account required
Photos never leave your browser
Free, unlimited conversions
Works on any device with a modern browser, including Windows and Android

Features

HEIC/HEIF decoding entirely client-side
High-quality JPG re-encoding
Instant download after conversion

Popular use cases

Opening an iPhone photo on a Windows PC that can't read HEIC
Uploading an iPhone photo to a website that only accepts JPG
Sharing a photo with someone whose device or app doesn't support HEIC
Attaching an iPhone photo to an email or form that rejects HEIC

How to use HEIC to JPG

1
Upload a HEIC/HEIF photo
Drag and drop, or select from your device.
2
Click Convert
Decoded and re-encoded as JPG in your browser.
3
Download
Save the JPG to your device.

Frequently asked questions

Why do iPhone photos save as HEIC?

Apple switched to HEIC (High Efficiency Image Format) as the default camera format starting with iOS 11 because it produces roughly half the file size of an equivalent-quality JPEG — great for storage, but not universally supported outside Apple's ecosystem.

Does converting to JPG lose quality?

There's a small amount of quality loss from re-encoding (both formats use lossy compression), but at high quality settings it's not visually noticeable for typical photos.

Is my photo uploaded to a server?

No — the HEIC file is decoded and converted directly in your browser using WebAssembly. Nothing is sent anywhere, which matters for photos you'd rather not upload to an unknown server.

Can I turn off HEIC on my iPhone instead?

Yes — under Settings > Camera > Formats, choosing "Most Compatible" makes your iPhone save new photos as JPG automatically. This tool is for converting photos you've already taken in HEIC.

Last reviewed: September 2026

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