HEIC to JPG Converter

Open iPhone photos anywhere. Converted on your device, never uploaded.

Drop files here or Accepts HEIC, HEIF · up to 50 files, 100 MB each You can also paste with Ctrl+V / ⌘V
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      How to use

      1. Drop your .heic or .heif files on the box above, pick them with the button, or paste with Ctrl+V. The first time, the HEIC decoder downloads once (about 1–2 MB) and is cached after that.
      2. Choose the output format: JPG for small files that open everywhere, or PNG if you plan to edit the image further.
      3. For JPG, set the quality. Around 85–92 keeps photos looking sharp while staying much smaller than PNG.
      4. Decide whether to keep camera metadata such as date and camera model. GPS location is always removed.
      5. Convert and download your photos. Each file keeps its original name with a suffix added, such as photo-converted.jpg.

      Why iPhone photos are saved as HEIC

      Since iOS 11, iPhones save photos in HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) by default. It stores images with HEVC compression, which produces files roughly half the size of a comparable JPG. That is great for phone storage, but support outside the Apple world is patchy. Windows often asks for an extra codec, many websites reject .heic uploads, and plenty of photo editors and printing kiosks simply won’t open them.

      This converter decodes HEIC and HEIF files directly in your browser and saves them as standard JPG or PNG. The decoder (libheif compiled to WebAssembly) downloads once on first use, about 1–2 MB, and is cached so later visits start immediately, even offline.

      JPG or PNG: which output to choose

      JPG PNG
      Typical file size Small Several times larger
      Compression Lossy, adjustable quality Lossless
      Best for Sharing, email, web forms, prints Editing, archiving a working copy
      Opens everywhere Yes Yes

      For most people JPG is the right answer. A quality of 85–92 is a good range for photos: below 80 you may notice blockiness in skies and smooth gradients, and above 95 the file grows quickly for little visible gain.

      Choose PNG when you plan to retouch the photo in an editor and save it several times. Each JPG save recompresses the image, while PNG keeps every pixel exactly as decoded.

      What happens to photo metadata

      iPhone photos carry EXIF data: capture date, camera and lens model, exposure settings and, if Location Services was on, the exact GPS coordinates where the photo was taken.

      • Location is always stripped. You can share converted photos without revealing where they were taken.
      • Keep metadata on: the date, camera model and other EXIF fields are kept in JPG output, so photo libraries still sort the pictures correctly.
      • Keep metadata off: all EXIF is removed for the cleanest, most private file.

      Common problems and fixes

      Live Photos and bursts. A Live Photo is a HEIC still plus a short video file. This tool converts the still image; the motion part is a separate .mov file and is not included.

      Photo looks rotated. iPhones often store orientation as a flag rather than rotating the pixels, and some older apps ignore that flag. Try an up-to-date viewer first; if the photo is still sideways, a rotate tool fixes it in seconds.

      Colors look slightly different. Newer iPhones capture in a wide color space (Display P3). Most screens and browsers show the converted file correctly, but some older software assumes sRGB and may display colors a little duller.

      A file won’t convert. Make sure it really is HEIC or HEIF and not a renamed file or a video. Very large files near the 100 MB limit may also hit your device’s memory limits; try converting them one at a time.

      Avoid HEIC in the future

      If you regularly need JPGs, you can change the setting on your iPhone: Settings > Camera > Formats > Most Compatible. New photos will be saved as JPG, at the cost of using more storage. Alternatively, iOS converts photos to JPG automatically when you transfer them with Settings > Photos > Transfer to Mac or PC > Automatic.

      Frequently asked questions

      Why can't I open HEIC files on Windows or in some apps?

      HEIC uses the HEVC codec, which many Windows installs, older Android phones, web forms and editing apps don't support out of the box. Converting to JPG gives you a file that opens virtually everywhere.

      Does converting HEIC to JPG lose quality?

      JPG is a lossy format, so there is a small amount of recompression. At a quality setting of 90 or higher the difference is very hard to see on a normal photo. Choose PNG if you need a lossless copy for editing.

      Are my iPhone photos uploaded to a server?

      No. The decoder runs inside your browser using WebAssembly, and the photos are processed on your own device. Nothing is sent anywhere, and the tool keeps working offline once it has loaded.

      Will the converted JPG keep the date and location of my photo?

      GPS location is always stripped. If you turn on the keep-metadata option, other EXIF details such as the capture date and camera model are kept in the JPG; otherwise they are removed too.

      How many HEIC photos can I convert at once?

      Up to 50 files per batch, each up to 100 MB. For a larger camera roll export, run it in several batches.

      Should I convert HEIC to JPG or PNG?

      Pick JPG for sharing, email, uploads and printing services, since it is much smaller. Pick PNG only if you want to edit the image repeatedly without adding compression each time; expect files several times larger.

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