Add up to 30 HEIC or HEIF photos (up to 50 MB each) and convert them to JPG, PNG, WebP or AVIF. On Auto the converter encodes each photo in several formats and keeps the smallest. The quality slider (10 to 100, default 85) applies to JPG, WebP and AVIF, and PNG is lossless. A built-in HEIC decoder makes it work in every major browser, and the photos never leave your device.
Convert iPhone HEIC photos to JPG, PNG, WebP or AVIF
Since iOS 11, iPhones and iPads save photos as HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) by default. HEIC files are about half the size of JPG at similar quality, but many Windows programs, older Android phones, websites and email clients can't open them.
This converter turns HEIC photos into formats that work almost everywhere, in your browser, without uploading your personal photos.
How to convert HEIC to JPG, PNG, WebP or AVIF
- Add your HEIC or HEIF files by dragging them in or clicking to browse.
- Choose the output: JPG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, or Auto for the smallest file per photo.
- For JPG, WebP and AVIF, set the quality. PNG ignores it because it's lossless.
- If you convert to JPG and the image has transparency, choose a background color.
- Download the photos one by one or as a ZIP.
Why convert HEIC files?
The compatibility problem
HEIC is based on the HEVC (H.265) video codec and needs specific software support. Recent macOS and iOS versions open it, and Windows 10 and 11 can with an extra codec, but it's still unsupported or unreliable in many email clients (especially older Outlook versions), website builders and content management systems, some social media upload forms, Microsoft Office documents, print services and photo labs, and older software and devices. Converting removes those problems.
Private processing
iPhone photos can show people, places and dates. The conversion runs in your browser, so the HEIC files are never uploaded. The converted files are saved without the original EXIF data, which also removes the GPS location. If you want to keep the date and location, use the HEIC compressor, which copies EXIF by default. The HEIC decoder, libheif, is listed with its license on the open source licenses page.
Batch conversion
After copying photos from your iPhone, add up to 30 at once and download the converted files together as a ZIP.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get HEIC files off my iPhone?
Connect your iPhone to your computer by USB. On a Mac, use Image Capture (in the Applications folder) or the Photos app. On Windows, use the Photos app or File Explorer, where the iPhone appears as a device.
iPhones running iOS 11 or later save photos as HEIC by default. You can switch new photos to JPG under Settings > Camera > Formats > Most Compatible, but photos you've already taken stay HEIC, which is where this converter helps.
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 isn't visible. Use the slider to trade some quality for smaller files.
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 Apple uses. The terms are often used interchangeably, and this converter accepts both .heic and .heif files.
Can I convert HEIC to JPG on my iPhone?
Yes. The converter works in mobile browsers on iPhone and Android. Pick HEIC photos from your library or files and download the JPGs, with no app to install. The conversion happens on the phone itself.
Why does Apple use HEIC instead of JPG?
HEIC files are about half the size of JPG at similar quality, so the same storage holds roughly twice as many photos. HEIC can also store extras such as depth data and Live Photo stills.
What format should I choose for printing photos?
High-quality JPG (90 to 95) is what most consumer print services expect, and it uploads quickly. PNG keeps the decoded photo exactly, which can help for large prints or further editing, but the files are much bigger. Check what your print service accepts.
Can I keep the transparency from my HEIC photo?
Yes, if you convert to PNG, WebP or AVIF, which all support transparency. JPG doesn't, so transparent areas are filled with a solid color (white by default, or black or a custom color). Regular iPhone camera photos have no transparent areas.