How to Convert HEIC to JPG (iPhone Photos) on Any Device
Since iOS 11, iPhones save photos as HEIC — a modern format that's half the size of JPG at the same quality. The catch: Windows, older Android phones, and plenty of websites can't open HEIC. Here's how to convert HEIC to JPG right in your browser, single files or whole batches, without installing anything.
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HEIC to JPG
Step-by-step
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Open HEIC to JPG
Use our HEIC to JPG tool. The conversion runs locally in your browser — your photos never upload anywhere.
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Drop in your HEIC files
Drag one or many .heic/.heif files onto the upload area, or click to browse. AirDrop or cable-transfer them from your iPhone first if needed.
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Pick a JPG quality
90% keeps the photo visually identical to the original. Drop to 75-80% if you want noticeably smaller files for email or the web.
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Convert
Click Convert. Each photo is decoded and re-encoded as JPG in a second or two.
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Download
Download each JPG, or grab them all at once as a ZIP when you converted a batch.
💡 Tips
- To stop your iPhone making HEIC in the first place: Settings → Camera → Formats → "Most Compatible" switches the camera to JPG.
- HEIC files can hold Live Photo and depth data — converting to JPG keeps just the still image, which is what you want for sharing.
- Converting many photos? Use the batch upload and download the ZIP — one click instead of saving each file.
FAQ
Why can't Windows open HEIC?
Windows needs Apple's paid HEIF/HEVC codecs from the Microsoft Store. Converting to JPG sidesteps that entirely — JPG opens everywhere.
Do I lose quality converting HEIC to JPG?
JPG is lossy, so technically a little — but at 90% quality the difference is invisible. The bigger change is file size, which usually grows since HEIC is more efficient.
Are my photos uploaded to a server?
No. Decoding and conversion happen entirely in your browser. Check DevTools → Network — no image data leaves your device.
Disclaimer. This guide is for general informational purposes. Our tools run entirely in your browser and process files on your device, so exact results depend on your image, browser, and the settings you choose. Read our editorial policy.