JPG (JPEG)
The universal photo format. Use when: sharing with Windows users, emailing photos, uploading to most websites, attaching to forms, printing at a kiosk. Lossy compression, but the default 92% quality is visually identical to the original.
Free HEIC to JPG Converter
Convert iPhone HEIC photos to universal JPG instantly — works on Windows, email, websites and any app that doesn't support Apple's format. 100% private: conversion happens in your browser. Your photos never upload.
- Files stay on your device
- Bulk convert — drop a whole album
- Free, no signup
- Quality control
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How to convert HEIC to JPG online
- Drop your HEIC photos. One at a time or a whole album — up to 50 files in one go.
- Adjust the quality. 92% is the sweet spot. Drop to 80% for smaller email attachments, push to 100% for archival.
- Convert & download. Single file downloads as
.jpg. Multiple files come bundled in a ZIP.
Why iPhones save photos as HEIC — and why that's a problem
Since 2017, every iPhone running iOS 11 or later has saved photos as HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) by default. Apple chose this format because HEIC files are roughly half the size of JPG at the same visual quality, freeing up space on your phone and iCloud.
The good
- Smaller file size (~50% of an equivalent JPG)
- Better quality at the same compression level
- Supports 16-bit color depth and HDR
- Stores multiple images and depth data in one file
The bad
- Windows can't open HEIC without paid extensions
- Most websites reject HEIC uploads
- Email clients show broken thumbnails
- Older photo editors (PS, Lightroom < 2018, GIMP) won't open them
- Friends and family on Android often see "unsupported file"
That's why you're here — converting HEIC to JPG is the simplest fix. JPG works everywhere, has been the universal standard for 30 years, and every device on the planet can open it.
HEIC vs JPG vs PNG — when to use which
PNG
Lossless, supports transparency, larger files. Use when: the image has text, logos, screenshots or sharp edges that JPG would blur. PNG is overkill for photos but perfect for design assets.
HEIC / HEIF
Apple's modern format. Use when: staying inside the Apple ecosystem (iPhone, iPad, Mac, AirDrop). Don't share HEIC with anyone outside Apple — convert to JPG first.
WebP
Google's modern format with both lossy and lossless modes. Smaller than JPG at the same quality. Use when: publishing photos on a modern website. Most browsers support it, but email and older software still don't.
Frequently asked questions
Is the HEIC to JPG converter really free?
Yes — completely free, no signup, no watermarks, unlimited use.
Are my photos uploaded to a server?
No. Conversion runs as JavaScript in your browser. Your photos never leave your device.
How many HEIC files can I convert at once?
Up to 50 files per batch in the free tool. For folder-based batch conversion of thousands of files, use the FilesDesk desktop app.
Does converting affect image quality?
JPG uses lossy compression, but at 92% the difference from the original HEIC is imperceptible. PNG output is lossless if you need a perfect copy.
Will EXIF metadata (GPS, date, camera) be preserved?
EXIF preservation is best-effort. After conversion, use the EXIF Viewer & Remover to inspect what carried over — and to strip metadata if you want to share photos privately.
Can I convert HEIC to PNG too?
Yes — pick PNG in the Output Format setting. PNG is lossless, larger files, supports transparency.
Why is the first conversion slow?
The HEIC decoder library is ~1MB and loads on first use. After it's cached, conversions are fast.
Can I convert HEIF files too?
Yes. HEIF is the same container format as HEIC — different name, identical handling.
Need to convert and rename thousands of photos?
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