HEIC to JPG Converter

Convert HEIC and HEIF photos — the format iPhones save by default — into universal JPG files that open on any device or website. Batch-convert as many photos as you like and download them individually or as a ZIP, all in your browser with nothing uploaded.

Drop HEIC files here or click to upload

HEIC → JPG — add as many as you like, converted in your browser

All conversion runs in your browser with the Canvas API — your files are never uploaded. Re-encoding also strips EXIF/location metadata.

Understanding the HEIC to JPG Converter

A HEIC to JPG converter turns the photos your iPhone or iPad saves into universal JPG files. HEIC (also called HEIF) is Apple's default format because it stores high quality in a small file, but Windows apps, many websites, older phones, and lots of software cannot open it — leading to frustrating 'unsupported file' errors. Converting to JPG produces a file that opens, uploads, and prints anywhere. Crucially, this tool decodes and converts your iPhone photos entirely inside your browser, so personal photos are never sent to a server and your privacy is fully preserved while you make them compatible.

How it works

Because browsers cannot natively read HEIC, the tool first decodes each photo with the heic2any library, which unpacks the Apple format into standard image data. That image is drawn onto an off-screen canvas, flattened onto your chosen background color, and then re-encoded as JPEG at the quality you select. You can convert a whole camera roll at once: each photo is processed in turn, its original-versus-new size is shown, and you can save them individually or download the batch as a single ZIP — all without your photos ever leaving your phone or computer.

Worked example

You AirDrop 30 vacation photos to a Windows laptop and they all arrive as .heic files that Photos refuses to open. You drop them into this converter, set quality to 90%, and convert. Each becomes a standard JPG that opens instantly, and you download all 30 at once as a ZIP ready to upload to any website.

Tips & common mistakes

To stop new HEIC photos entirely, set your iPhone camera to 'Most Compatible' in Settings → Camera → Formats.
Keep quality at 85% or higher to preserve the detail iPhone cameras capture; lower settings soften fine textures.
Convert in batches and download as a ZIP when clearing a full camera roll — far faster than one at a time.
JPG strips HEIC's depth and Live Photo data, keeping only the still image, which is usually what you want.
Re-encoding removes EXIF location metadata, so converted JPGs no longer reveal where the photo was taken.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a HEIC file and why do iPhones use it?

HEIC (also called HEIF) is the format Apple iPhones and iPads save photos in by default. It packs high quality into a small file, but many Windows apps, websites, and older devices cannot open it — which is why converting iPhone photos to JPG makes them work everywhere.

Are my iPhone photos uploaded anywhere?

No. Your HEIC photos are decoded and converted entirely inside your browser using JavaScript and the Canvas API. The files never leave your phone or computer, so private photos stay private.

Will I lose quality converting HEIC to JPG?

JPG is lossy, so there is a small re-compression, but with the default quality the difference is hard to see. You can raise the quality slider for near-identical results. Keep the original HEIC if you want to preserve the absolute best master.