Convert HEIC to JPG in your browser
Drop iPhone photos below and download them as JPG. The conversion runs entirely on your device — your photos are never uploaded to a server.
How to convert HEIC to JPG
- Select your photos. Drag HEIC or HEIF files into the box above, or click it to browse. You can select up to 20 photos at once.
- Pick a quality. 90% is the default and keeps photos visually identical to the original. Lower it to around 75% if you need smaller files for email.
- Download. Each converted photo gets its own download button with a preview, the new dimensions and the file size. For batches, use the ZIP button.
Conversion speed depends on your device, not on an internet connection: a typical 12-megapixel iPhone photo converts in about one to two seconds on a modern laptop or phone. Because nothing is uploaded, a 25 MB photo converts just as fast on slow Wi-Fi as on fiber.
What is a HEIC file, and why does your iPhone use it?
HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is the photo format Apple switched to with iOS 11 in 2017. It stores images using HEVC compression, the same technology behind modern video codecs. The practical result: a photo that would be 3.5 MB as a JPG takes roughly 1.7 MB as HEIC at the same visual quality, and HEIC additionally supports 10-bit color, depth maps for Portrait mode and Live Photo data.
The catch is compatibility. Windows needs paid HEVC extensions to open HEIC natively, many web forms and CMS uploaders reject the format outright, older Android phones cannot display it, and lots of business software (ticketing systems, insurance portals, government forms) only accepts JPG, PNG or PDF. That is why "convert HEIC to JPG" is one of the most common photo tasks: the photo is fine, the format just is not accepted where you need it.
Browser-based vs. upload converters: what's the difference?
Most online converters work by uploading your photo to their server, converting it there, and giving you a download link. That works, but it means a copy of your photo travels over the internet and exists — at least temporarily — on someone else's computer. For private photos, ID documents or work material, that is a real consideration.
This site takes a different approach: the HEIC decoder (an open-source build of libheif compiled to WebAssembly, plus your browser's own image decoder where available) runs locally in the page. Your file is read from disk by JavaScript, decoded in memory, re-encoded to JPG, and offered back as a download — all inside the browser tab. Close the tab and everything is gone. The trade-off is that very exotic HEIC variants can fail, because the page can only use decoders that fit in a browser.
Choosing the right JPG quality
| Quality | Typical size (12 MP photo) | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 95–100% | 3–6 MB | Printing, archiving, photo books |
| 85–94% (default) | 1.5–3 MB | Everyday use — visually identical to the original |
| 70–84% | 0.6–1.5 MB | Email attachments, web uploads, forms with size limits |
| 50–69% | under 0.6 MB | Thumbnails and quick previews; visible artifacts possible |
When a form demands "max 1 MB" or "max 2 MB", convert at around 75% quality — or better, use our image compressor to also resize the photo, which saves far more space than lowering quality alone.
Frequently asked questions
Are my photos uploaded to a server?
No. The converter runs as JavaScript inside your browser. Your photo is decoded and re-encoded on your own device. You can verify this in your browser's developer tools: the network tab shows no upload request when you convert a file.
Is this HEIC to JPG converter really free?
Yes. There is no account, no watermark, no file limit per day and no paid tier. The site is supported by advertising on the content pages.
Can I convert multiple HEIC files at once?
Yes, up to 20 files of 25 MB each per batch. When you convert two or more files, a 'Download all as ZIP' button appears so you do not have to save them one by one.
Why does my HEIC file fail to convert?
Some HEIC files use encoding variants (for example 10-bit HDR or certain burst formats) that browser decoders cannot read yet. Re-export the photo from the Photos app, try a different browser, or read our guide on failed conversions.
Does converting HEIC to JPG reduce quality?
JPG is a lossy format, so there is a small technical loss, but at 90% quality it is not visible in normal photos. Keep your original HEIC file if you want a perfect archive copy.
Is HEIC better than JPG?
HEIC stores the same image in roughly half the space and supports 10-bit color, but many websites and Windows PCs cannot open it. JPG is the safer choice whenever a file has to work everywhere.
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Practical, step-by-step help for the most common HEIC problems:
How to open HEIC files on Windows 10 and 11
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Make your iPhone take JPG photos instead of HEIC
The exact camera setting, what it costs in storage, and a smarter middle road.
HEIC vs JPG vs PNG vs WEBP
An honest comparison of the four formats, with a decision table.