Conversion runs entirely in your browser — your photos are never uploaded to any server. Compatible with iPhone and iPad photos from iOS 11 and later.
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A HEIC to JPG converter transforms Apple's HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) photos — used by iPhones running iOS 11 and later — into universally compatible JPEG format. HEIC files are not natively supported by many Windows apps, Android devices, or web services. The conversion runs in your browser with no server upload.
Drag and drop or click to upload one or more .heic or .heif files from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. The files stay in your browser — nothing is sent to a server.
Open JPEG quality & options to set output quality (50–100). Default 92 is high quality; 85 balances size and clarity; 70 suits web thumbnails.
Conversion starts automatically in your browser—no upload to our servers. Each JPG appears in the queue with a preview. Download files individually or use Download ZIP for the whole batch.
The downloaded .jpg files work everywhere: Windows Photo Viewer, Android phones, email attachments, website upload forms, social media, Google Drive, and any app that doesn't support HEIC.
Input
IMG_0847.HEIC (iPhone 15 photo, 4.2 MB)Output
IMG_0847.jpg (~1.8 MB at Q85)HEIC photos from iPhone 15 are high resolution (48MP). Converting to JPEG reduces the file to a more email-friendly size while maintaining good visual quality.
Input
profile-photo.heic (2.1 MB)Output
profile-photo.jpg (980 KB at Q80)Many website file upload fields reject .heic format. Converting to .jpg makes the photo compatible with any web form or content management system.
Common real-world scenarios where this tool saves time.
iPhone users on Windows computers
Windows natively requires a codec pack to open HEIC. Converting to JPEG makes photos viewable in Windows Photo Viewer, Paint, and all standard Windows apps without installing additional software.
Social media managers and content creators
Some social media scheduling tools, website CMS platforms, and design tools do not accept HEIC. Converting to JPEG ensures compatibility with all publishing workflows.
People sharing photos via email or messaging
Android phones and older devices cannot display HEIC photos. Converting before sharing prevents recipients from seeing blank thumbnails or error messages.
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Understanding when HEIC saves space vs when JPEG compatibility matters.
| Aspect | HEIC | JPEG |
|---|---|---|
| File size (same quality) | ~50% smaller | Baseline standard |
| iOS support | Native (iOS 11+) | Universal |
| Windows support | Requires codec | Universal |
| Android support | Limited/none | Universal |
| Web browser support | Limited | Universal |
| Email attachment | May not preview | Always previews |
| Professional editing | Most editors (2023+) | All editors |
| Transparency support | Yes (HEIF) | No (JPG) |
Use HEIC for iPhone photo storage. Convert to JPEG before sharing with anyone outside the Apple ecosystem.
HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is Apple's implementation of the HEIF (High Efficiency Image Format) standard, based on the HEVC (H.265) video codec. Apple adopted it in iOS 11 (2017). HEIC files are typically 40–50% smaller than equivalent JPEG files at similar visual quality — a significant storage saving on a 48MP phone camera.
Go to Settings → Camera → Formats. If 'High Efficiency' is selected, your iPhone saves photos as HEIC. Selecting 'Most Compatible' switches to JPEG. You can also set the camera to use JPEG by default if you regularly share photos with non-Apple users.
Yes — JPEG is lossy. The conversion decodes the original HEIC data and re-encodes it as JPEG. Some quality is lost in the JPEG encoding step. At quality 85–90, the loss is minimal and invisible to most people. The file will also be larger than the original HEIC since HEIC is more efficient.
Microsoft offers a free 'HEIF Image Extensions' codec in the Windows Store that lets Photo Viewer open HEIC files. You can then save-as JPEG. Alternatively, the free LibreOffice suite can open and export HEIC. This browser-based tool requires no installation and works on any OS.
Convert iPhone HEIC photos to JPG format for universal compatibility.
Settings → Camera → Formats → select 'Most Compatible' instead of 'High Efficiency'. This switches the camera to shoot JPEG and H.264 video instead of HEIC and HEVC. Existing HEIC photos remain until you delete or convert them.
Windows 11 can open HEIC files if you install the free 'HEIF Image Extensions' add-on from the Microsoft Store (App ID: 9PMMSR1CGPWG). Without it, you'll see error messages. This browser converter is zero-install and works on any OS.
This tool converts specifically to JPEG. For HEIC to PNG, use the general Image Converter tool which supports HEIC input with PNG output. PNG is lossless, so files will be significantly larger than JPEG.
HEIC (based on HEVC/H.265) achieves 40–50% better compression than JPEG at comparable quality. Converting to JPEG at high quality (Q90+) produces a larger file because JPEG is less efficient. At Q75–85, the JPEG will be similar in size to the original HEIC.
This tool does not preserve EXIF metadata (date, GPS, camera info) when converting to JPEG. That keeps output files smaller and avoids accidentally sharing location data when you email or post photos. If you need metadata preserved, use desktop software that supports HEIC export with metadata.
HEIC to JPG Converter keeps typical inputs on your device—nothing is uploaded to EverydayTools servers for core calculations.
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