HEIC to JPG Converter — Free, Online & Private

Drop a HEIC file here or click to browse

Converted to JPG instantly — nothing is uploaded

Why won't my iPhone photos open on Windows?

Since iOS 11 (2017), iPhones shoot in HEIC by default because it stores the same photo at roughly half the size of a JPG. Apple devices handle it seamlessly — everything else is a coin flip. Windows needs paid codec extensions to preview HEIC, many Android gallery apps ignore it, older versions of Photoshop and Office reject it, and most website upload forms simply refuse the file. Converting to JPG is the universal fix: every device, app, and form built in the last 25 years opens a JPG.

Why convert HEIC in the browser instead of an upload site?

Most HEIC converter sites work by uploading your photos to their servers, converting them there, and handing back a download — meaning your camera roll pictures sit on someone else's infrastructure, subject to their retention policy. This tool decodes the HEIC locally using WebAssembly and re-encodes it with your browser's own canvas API. The photo never leaves your device, which is the difference that matters when converting family photos, screenshots of documents, or anything else personal. It's also faster for large files: no upload wait, no download queue.

HEIC, JPG, or both? A practical setup

Keep shooting HEIC — it halves your phone's storage use at identical quality. Convert to JPG only at the moment of sharing or uploading, and only the photos that need it. If you routinely send photos to non-Apple users and can spare the storage, switch the camera to JPG permanently: Settings → Camera → Formats → "Most Compatible". You can also make AirDrop and email auto-convert (Apple does this in many share flows already), but a converter like this covers the cases that slip through — file transfers, cloud drives, and USB copies, which move the raw HEIC file untouched.

How to use HEIC to JPG Converter.

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Drop a HEIC file into the tool or click to choose one
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The tool converts it to JPG instantly in your browser
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Preview the result and check the converted file size
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Click Download to save the JPG file

Why use this tool.

Open iPhone photos anywhere — Windows, Android, older software, and upload forms that reject HEIC.

Private by design — photos never touch a server

No file-size limits or daily conversion caps

Works on desktop and mobile

About HEIC to JPG Converter.

iPhones save photos as HEIC by default, and the moment you move one to a Windows PC, an older Mac, or a website upload form, it often simply won't open. This converter turns HEIC photos into universally compatible JPGs directly in your browser — the decoding runs locally via WebAssembly, so unlike most online HEIC converters, your photos are never uploaded to anyone's server. That matters, because camera-roll photos are among the most personal files people convert. Full resolution is preserved and the JPG downloads instantly. No signup, no watermark, no queue.

Frequently asked questions.

What is a HEIC file?

HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is the format iPhones have used by default since iOS 11. It stores photos at about half the size of an equivalent JPG, but many Windows apps, Android devices, older software, and website upload forms can't open it.

Does converting HEIC to JPG lose quality?

The conversion re-encodes the photo as a high-quality JPG (92% quality). Any loss is visually imperceptible for normal photos — you keep the full resolution of the original.

Is my photo uploaded during conversion?

No. The HEIC file is decoded and converted entirely in your browser using WebAssembly. Your photos never leave your device — unlike most HEIC converter sites, which upload your images to their servers.

How do I stop my iPhone from taking HEIC photos?

Go to Settings → Camera → Formats and choose "Most Compatible" to shoot JPG directly. Keep "High Efficiency" if you prefer smaller files and convert only when needed.

Can I convert Live Photos or bursts?

Yes — the still frame of a Live Photo is a regular HEIC file and converts normally. Convert each burst photo individually.