Convert HEIC to JPG
Turn iPhone and iPad HEIC photos into JPG files that open everywhere. Convert one photo or a whole batch and download them separately or as a ZIP. Your photos never leave your device.
Free · No sign-up
How to use it
- Choose your HEIC photos or drop them on the box. You can add up to 50 at once, straight from your phone's gallery or a folder on your computer.
- JPG is already selected. Each photo is converted right away and shows its new size and dimensions.
- Optional: set the quality, pick PNG or WebP instead, or enter a maximum width or height to make the photos smaller.
- Download each photo, or download all of them as one ZIP file.
Why use this tool
No upload
The HEIC decoder runs in your browser, so private photos stay on your device. Many other converters send your photos to their servers.
Batch conversion
Convert up to 50 photos in one go and download them together as a ZIP file.
Works in every browser
Chrome, Edge and Firefox cannot open HEIC themselves. The page loads a HEIC decoder only when it is needed, on Windows, Android, Mac and Linux.
Correct orientation
Photos keep the right way up, because the rotation saved by the camera is applied before conversion.
Location data removed
The JPG is drawn from the pixels only, so GPS position and camera details are not copied. Good for photos you share or post online.
Quality and size control
Choose the JPG quality, convert to PNG or WebP instead, and set a maximum width or height to shrink large photos.
What is a HEIC file?
HEIC is the photo format that iPhones and iPads have used by default since iOS 11 in 2017. It is based on HEIF (High Efficiency Image File Format) and stores the picture with the same HEVC compression used for video, which makes a photo about half the size of a JPG of similar quality.
The downside is compatibility. Windows needs extra extensions to open HEIC, Chrome and Firefox cannot display it, and many websites, online forms and older programs refuse HEIC uploads. Converting to JPG solves all of that.
HEIC vs JPG
| HEIC | JPG (JPEG) | |
|---|---|---|
| File size of a photo | Small, about half of a JPG | Larger |
| Opens on Windows | Only with extra extensions | Yes |
| Opens in Chrome, Edge and Firefox | No | Yes |
| Accepted by websites and forms | Often not | Almost everywhere |
| Extra content | Can hold depth maps, bursts and HDR data | One picture |
Which format and quality should you choose?
- JPG at quality 90 is the best choice for most photos: it opens everywhere and the loss is hard to see.
- Choose quality 75 to 85 for photos you email or upload, to keep the files small.
- Choose PNG only if you need a lossless copy for editing. PNG photos are several times larger.
- Choose WebP for photos on a website. The files are smaller than JPG and all current browsers show them.
- Set a maximum size of 2048 pixels for photos you send in a chat or upload to a form with a file size limit.
How to stop your iPhone from saving HEIC
If you need JPG photos all the time, open Settings, then Camera, then Formats, and choose Most Compatible. New photos are then saved as JPG. They take up more space on the phone.
To keep HEIC on the phone but get JPG on your computer, open Settings, then Photos, and under Transfer to Mac or PC choose Automatic. The iPhone then converts photos when you copy them with a cable. Photos that are already HEIC on your computer can be converted here.
Frequently asked questions
Is this HEIC to JPG converter free?
Yes. There is no sign-up, no watermark and no daily limit. You can convert up to 50 photos per batch and start a new batch at any time.
Are my photos uploaded to a server?
No. The conversion runs in your browser using your device's processor. Your photos are never sent anywhere, which you can check by switching off your internet connection after the page has loaded and converting a first photo.
Does converting HEIC to JPG lose quality?
A little, because JPG is a lossy format. At the default quality of 90 the difference is very hard to see. Choose 100 for the highest quality, or PNG for a lossless copy.
Why is the JPG bigger than the HEIC file?
HEIC compresses photos about twice as well as JPG. A JPG of the same quality is therefore usually larger. Lower the quality or set a maximum size if you need smaller files.
Can I convert HEIC on Windows without installing anything?
Yes. Open this page in Chrome, Edge or Firefox and add your photos. You do not need the HEIF and HEVC extensions from the Microsoft Store.
Can I convert HEIC to JPG on my iPhone or Android phone?
Yes. Open this page in your phone's browser, tap the box and choose photos from your gallery or files. On an iPhone, choosing photos in the browser may already turn them into JPG; the tool works either way.
Is the photo date and location kept?
No. The converted file contains only the image, without EXIF data such as the capture date, camera model or GPS location. This protects your privacy when you share photos, but photo apps will sort the files by their download date.
What about Live Photos and burst photos?
The still picture of a Live Photo is converted. The short video part is a separate MOV file and is not included. If a HEIC file holds several pictures, the main one is converted.
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