How to convert HEIC to JPG
- Drop your .heic files above — straight from your iPhone, AirDrop folder or USB transfer. Batches are fine.
- Wait a moment while each photo is decoded and converted right on your device.
- Click Download per photo, or Download all. You get standard JPG files that open anywhere.
What is HEIC, and why won't it open?
Since iOS 11, iPhones save photos in HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) — a modern format that stores the same photo in about half the space of JPG. That's great for your phone's storage, but the rest of the world hasn't caught up: Windows often needs a paid codec, older Macs, Android apps, government upload forms and most websites simply reject the file. Converting to JPG — the universal photo format since the 1990s — fixes it instantly.
Quality: what to expect
The converter decodes the full-resolution HEIC and re-encodes at 92% JPEG quality by default — visually identical for photos. Need pixel-perfect output? Choose PNG (larger files, zero loss). You can also lower the quality slider to make files smaller for email.
Is it private and safe?
Yes — this matters, because photos are personal. Most "HEIC converter" sites upload your images to their servers. Toolyard is different: the decoder runs inside your browser, so your photos never leave your device. Nothing is stored, seen, or shared — you can even disconnect from the internet after the page loads.
Frequently asked questions
Why won't my iPhone photos open on Windows?
iPhones save photos as HEIC by default since iOS 11. Windows needs an extra codec to open them, and many apps and websites reject them outright. Converting to JPG solves it permanently.
Does converting lose quality?
At the default 92% quality the JPG is visually identical to the original, at full resolution. Choose PNG for mathematically lossless output.
Can I convert many files at once?
Yes — drop a whole folder's worth. Each converts in turn and you can grab them individually or all at once.
Are my photos uploaded anywhere?
Never. Decoding and conversion run on your own device in the browser. No server ever sees your photos.
How do I stop my iPhone using HEIC?
Settings → Camera → Formats → choose "Most Compatible" to shoot JPG directly. (HEIC saves space though — converting when needed is usually the better trade.)