Add up to 30 iPhone HEIC photos (up to 50 MB each) and download them as JPG files at the quality you choose (10 to 100, default 85). The tool includes its own HEIC decoder, so it works in Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari on Windows, Mac, Android and iPhone. Photos are converted in your browser and never uploaded, and the JPG files are saved without the original EXIF data.
Convert iPhone HEIC photos to JPG
Since iOS 11, iPhones and iPads save photos as HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) by default. HEIC files are small for their quality, but many Windows programs, older Android phones, websites and email clients can't open them. This HEIC to JPG converter turns them into JPG, the format every device and program understands.
Why HEIC causes compatibility issues
HEIC is based on the HEVC (H.265) video codec, which needs specific software support. Recent versions of macOS and iOS open it, and Windows 10 and 11 can with an extra codec from the Microsoft Store, but many websites, upload forms, office programs and older systems still reject it. A JPG works everywhere.
Quality settings
The quality slider sets the balance between file size and detail. At 90 to 95 the JPG looks the same as the HEIC to the eye. At the default of 85 the files are smaller with very little visible difference, and lower settings suit quick previews or email.
Batch conversion
If you've copied a lot of photos from your iPhone, add up to 30 at a time, set the quality once, and download all the JPG files together as a ZIP.
Private processing
Personal photos can reveal people, places and dates. The conversion runs in your browser, so the HEIC files are never uploaded. The JPG output doesn't carry over the original EXIF data, which also removes the GPS location; if you want to keep the capture date and location, use the HEIC compressor, which copies EXIF by default. The HEIC decoder used here, libheif, is listed with its license on the open source licenses page.
When to use JPG instead of HEIC
HEIC compresses better, but JPG is the practical choice for sharing and publishing: website uploads, email attachments, friends with older devices, online forms, documents and slides, and print shops. Convert to JPG whenever compatibility matters more than file size.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get HEIC files off my iPhone?
Connect your iPhone to your computer by USB and use Image Capture on a Mac, or the Photos app or File Explorer on Windows. You can also AirDrop them or save them to Files. To make the iPhone shoot JPG instead, go to Settings > Camera > Formats and choose Most Compatible, which applies to new photos only.
Will I lose quality converting HEIC to JPG?
Very little at high settings. HEIC and JPG compress differently, so the conversion isn't bit for bit, but at quality 90 to 95 the difference is not visible. Use the slider to trade some quality for smaller files.
Can I convert HEIC to JPG on my phone?
Yes. The converter works in mobile browsers on iPhone and Android. Pick the HEIC photos from your library or files and download the JPGs, with no app to install.
What is the difference between HEIC and HEIF?
HEIF (High Efficiency Image File Format) is the general standard, and HEIC is the HEVC-compressed variant that Apple uses. The terms are often used interchangeably. This page accepts both .heic and .heif files. To choose between JPG, PNG, WebP and AVIF output, use the HEIC to PNG, JPG, WebP or AVIF converter.
Why does Apple use HEIC instead of JPG?
HEIC files are much smaller than JPG at similar quality, often around half the size, so the same storage holds more photos. HEIC can also store extras such as depth data and Live Photo stills.