HEIC to JPG Converter — Convert iPhone Photos to JPEG Free

Convert HEIC to JPG in your browser — free and private

If you've ever emailed an iPhone photo to someone on Windows, uploaded one to a website, or tried to open it on an older device and hit a "file not supported" wall, you've met HEIC. Apple switched to HEIC as the default camera format in iOS 11 because it stores the same image quality as JPG in about half the space — but that efficiency comes at the cost of compatibility. This tool converts your HEIC and HEIF files to JPG (JPEG), the most universally supported image format, directly in your browser. Drop your files, pick the quality, and download.

Why HEIC photos won't open everywhere

HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) uses the HEVC/H.265 codec to compress images far more efficiently than the decades-old JPEG standard. The problem is reach: Windows needs a paid codec extension to preview HEIC, many web forms reject it, older Android phones can't display it, and plenty of apps and content management systems simply don't recognise the format. JPG, by contrast, opens on essentially every device, browser, and app ever made — which is why converting HEIC to JPG remains one of the most common photo tasks for iPhone owners.

Everything happens on your device

Most "HEIC to JPG" websites upload your photos to their servers, convert them in the cloud, and hand you a download link — meaning your personal photos sit on someone else's machine. This converter is different. It runs a WebAssembly build of libheif (the open-source library behind HEIC decoding) entirely inside your browser tab. Your photos are never transmitted, never stored, and never seen by anyone but you. That matters for personal photos, ID documents, screenshots, and anything you wouldn't hand to a stranger.

Batch convert a whole camera roll

Select or drag in as many HEIC files as you need and convert them all in a single pass. Each file is decoded and re-encoded locally, then offered as an individual download or as part of a single "Download all" action. Because the work happens on your own hardware, there are no per-file limits, no daily quotas, and no watermarks. Large batches simply take a little longer depending on your device's speed.

Choosing the right quality

JPG is a lossy format, so the quality slider controls the trade-off between file size and fidelity. The 90% default is the sweet spot for photographs — visually indistinguishable from the original while producing compact, shareable files. Drop toward 70–80% when you need the smallest possible files for the web, or push toward 100% when you want to preserve maximum detail for printing or archiving. If you need lossless output or transparency instead, use the HEIC to PNG converter.

Frequently asked questions

What is a HEIC file and why won't it open?

HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is the format iPhones and iPads use to save photos by default since iOS 11. It stores the same quality as JPG at roughly half the file size. The downside: many Windows PCs, older Android phones, websites, and apps can't open HEIC, which is why converting to the universally supported JPG is so common.

Are my photos uploaded to a server?

No. This converter runs entirely in your browser using a WebAssembly build of libheif. Your HEIC files are decoded and re-encoded on your own device — nothing is uploaded, stored, or sent anywhere. You can even disconnect from the internet after the page loads and it will still work.

Does converting HEIC to JPG lose quality?

Both HEIC and JPG are lossy formats, so re-encoding involves a small quality step. At 90% quality (the default) the difference is visually imperceptible for almost all photos. Lower the quality slider only if you specifically need smaller files; raise it toward 100% to keep maximum fidelity.

Can I convert multiple HEIC files at once?

Yes. Drop or select as many .heic or .heif files as you like and they'll be converted in one batch. Download them individually or use 'Download all' to grab the whole set.

Should I convert to JPG or PNG?

Choose JPG for photographs — it gives much smaller files at the same visual quality, which is what you want for sharing, uploading, or storage. Choose PNG only if you need lossless quality or transparency (rare for iPhone photos). For PNG output, use our HEIC to PNG converter.