How to convert HEIC to JPG
- Drop your .heic or .heif files above — from AirDrop, a USB transfer or a cloud download. Batches are fine; files that are not HEIC are skipped.
- Wait while each photo is decoded. The first file takes a few seconds longer because the decoder has to load, then the rest convert one after another.
- Leave the format on JPEG, or switch to PNG, and adjust the quality slider if you want smaller files. Changing either setting re-converts everything in the list.
- Click Download beside a photo, or Download all. Each file keeps its original name with a new .jpg or .png extension.
What is HEIC, and why won't it open?
Since iOS 11, iPhones save photos in HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container), which stores a photo at similar visual quality in roughly half the space of a JPG. That saves phone storage, but support is uneven: Windows may ask for an extra codec, older software and many websites, application forms and print shops reject the file. JPG, in use since the 1990s, opens everywhere, which is why you convert before uploading or sharing.
Choosing JPEG, PNG and a quality setting
- JPEG at 92% (default) — visually very close to the original, with full pixel dimensions. This is the right choice for almost every photo.
- JPEG at 70–80% — noticeably smaller files for email or messaging, with slight softness in fine detail. The slider runs from 50% to 100%.
- PNG — avoids further compression artefacts, but photo PNGs can be many times larger than the HEIC. Use it only if you will edit the image further.
Expect the JPG to be larger than the HEIC you started with, because HEIC compresses more efficiently. The before and after sizes are shown on each row. If you then need a specific limit, such as an upload cap, run the result through the Compress Image to 100KB tool or the Image Compressor.
Live Photos, burst shots and HDR
- Live Photos contain a still image plus a short .MOV clip. Only the still HEIC is converted. The video is a separate file and is not included in the JPG.
- Several images in one file. If a HEIC holds more than one image, this tool saves the first one only.
- HDR and wide color. A standard JPG is a normal-range image, so a bright HDR photo may look a little flatter on a high-brightness display than it did on the phone. Check one photo before converting a whole batch.
- Metadata. The image is decoded and re-encoded, so do not count on every detail, such as location tags, surviving the conversion. Verify one file if you depend on it, and use the EXIF Remover when you specifically want details stripped.
- Large batches. Everything happens in your browser's memory, so a few hundred full-size photos may be slow. Converting in groups of 20 to 30 is more comfortable on a phone or older laptop.
If a file fails
A row marked “Could not decode this file” usually means the file is not truly HEIC, for example a renamed screenshot, an incomplete download, or a variant the decoder cannot read. Re-export the photo from the Photos app, or re-download it, and try again.
Is it private and safe?
Yes, and this matters because photos are personal. Many HEIC converters upload your images to their servers. Here the decoder runs inside your browser, so your photos never leave your device. Nothing is stored or shared, and the tool keeps working offline once the page and decoder have loaded.
Related guides
For a comparison of the two formats, read HEIC vs JPG. Windows users can follow how to convert HEIC to JPG on Windows or how to open a HEIC file on Windows, and Why are my iPhone photos HEIC? explains where the format comes from.
Frequently asked questions
Why won't my iPhone photos open on Windows?
iPhones save photos as HEIC by default, and Windows may need an extra codec to display them. Many apps and websites reject the format outright, so converting to JPG is the simplest permanent fix.
Does converting lose quality?
JPEG is a lossy format, so a small amount of data is discarded, but at the default 92 percent the difference is hard to see and the full pixel dimensions are kept. Choose PNG if you want to avoid a second round of lossy compression.
Why is the JPG bigger than my HEIC?
HEIC uses a more modern compression method that reaches similar quality in about half the space. A JPG of the same photo is therefore usually larger. Lower the quality slider if you need smaller files.
What happens to my Live Photos?
Only the still image is converted. The few seconds of motion are stored in a separate video file that this tool does not touch, so the resulting JPG is a normal still picture.
Can I convert many files at once?
Yes. Drop a batch and each file converts in turn, then download them individually or with Download all. Very large batches use a lot of browser memory, so split them into smaller groups if the page slows down.
Are my photos uploaded anywhere?
No. Decoding and conversion run on your own device in the browser, and no server ever receives your photos. There is no sign-up, watermark or file limit.
How do I stop my iPhone saving HEIC?
Open Settings, then Camera, then Formats, and choose Most Compatible to shoot JPG directly. Alternatively, in Settings under Photos, set Transfer to Mac or PC to Automatic so photos are converted when you copy them to a computer.