HEIC to JPG Converter: Free & Private
You photographed something on an iPhone and the person you sent it to can't open it. Convert it here, in your browser, with nothing uploaded anywhere.
Why convert HEIC to JPG?
HEIC is the default camera format on every iPhone since the 7, but it is still rejected by a surprising amount of software: older Windows builds without the HEVC codec pack, most council and government upload forms, eBay and Gumtree listings, print kiosks, and nearly every CRM. JPG is the one raster format that has never needed explaining to anyone. Where a form insists on a document rather than a picture, converting straight to PDF saves you doing this twice. This is by far the most common conversion on the site, and the one most likely to be done in a hurry on a phone.
The catch worth knowing about
An iPhone HEIC often contains more than one image, the full-resolution photo plus a smaller preview, and for Live Photos a video track as well. We always take the primary full-resolution frame, so you get the real photo rather than the thumbnail some converters accidentally extract.
One tip before you start
If you want to stop doing this conversion at all, set Settings → Camera → Formats → Most Compatible on the iPhone. New photos are then captured as JPG directly. The iPhone walkthrough shows where that setting hides and what it does to the photos already on the camera roll. There is a Windows version too, for when the files have made it as far as a PC. Existing HEIC files stay HEIC, so you will still need this page for the backlog.
HEIC vs JPG, quick comparison
| Property | HEIC | JPG |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Apple's modern photo format (High Efficiency Image Coding). About half the size of JPG at the same quality, stores a full-quality original plus a compressed preview. | The universal image format. Works on every device, website, and app on earth. Slightly lossy but adjustable quality. |
| File size | About half a JPG at matched quality | Small and adjustable, the baseline everything else is measured against |
| Transparency | Yes, though camera photos never use it | No, transparency becomes white |
| Where it opens | Apple devices, and little else without a codec pack | Universal. Nothing has ever refused a JPG |
How to convert HEIC to JPG
- Drop your HEIC files into the box above (or click to browse).
- Press Convert, it happens instantly on your device.
- Download each converted file, or grab them all as a ZIP.
Frequently asked questions
Why would I convert HEIC to JPG?
You photographed something on an iPhone and the person you sent it to can't open it. HEIC is the default camera format on every iPhone since the 7, but it is still rejected by a surprising amount of software: older Windows builds without the HEVC codec pack, most council and government upload forms, eBay and Gumtree listings, print kiosks, and nearly every CRM. JPG is the one raster format that has never needed explaining to anyone. Where a form insists on a document rather than a picture, converting straight to PDF saves you doing this twice. This is by far the most common conversion on the site, and the one most likely to be done in a hurry on a phone.
What should I watch out for when converting HEIC to JPG?
An iPhone HEIC often contains more than one image, the full-resolution photo plus a smaller preview, and for Live Photos a video track as well. We always take the primary full-resolution frame, so you get the real photo rather than the thumbnail some converters accidentally extract.
Any tips for getting the best JPG out of a HEIC file?
If you want to stop doing this conversion at all, set Settings → Camera → Formats → Most Compatible on the iPhone. New photos are then captured as JPG directly. The iPhone walkthrough shows where that setting hides and what it does to the photos already on the camera roll. There is a Windows version too, for when the files have made it as far as a PC. Existing HEIC files stay HEIC, so you will still need this page for the backlog.
Will I lose quality converting HEIC to JPG?
JPG is lossy, but the default here is 92% quality, visually identical to the original for almost any photograph. If you need pixel-for-pixel fidelity, choose PNG instead.
Do my HEIC files get uploaded?
No. The conversion runs on your device, in the browser tab you are reading this in. You can prove it: disconnect from the internet and convert anyway.
Is it free, and how many HEIC files can I do at once?
Free, with no sign-up, no watermark and no daily limit. Up to 200 files per batch, downloadable individually or as one ZIP.
Related conversions
JPG is not the only thing a HEIC file can become, and HEIC is not the only thing that converts to JPG. These run on the same converter, on your device, with the same 200-file batch limit.
Guides
Longer walk-throughs covering HEIC and the way this converter handles it.
Related tools
Once your images are converted, these on-device tools can help you prepare them for sharing or upload.