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Convert HEIC to JPG

iPhone photos won't open on your computer, or a website won't take .heic? Convert them to JPG in seconds, up to 20 at once. Free, and your photos never leave your device.

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  • JPG · PNG · WebP · GIF · HEIC · AVIF
  • Up to 20 images
  • Stays on your device

How to convert HEIC to JPG

  1. Add your HEIC photos

    Up to 20 .heic or .heif files, straight from an iPhone, AirDrop or iCloud. The first one takes a few seconds while the HEIC decoder loads.

  2. JPG is already chosen

    Adjust the quality if you like (85 by default). Each photo keeps its full size in pixels and comes out the right way up.

  3. Download

    Each file comes out with a .jpg name. Download them one by one or all together in a ZIP.

HEIC on every device

The problem depends on where you're trying to open the photo. Here are the shortest fixes.

WhereWhat to do
Windows PCThe Photos app may ask for extensions from the Microsoft Store to open HEIC, and one of them can cost money. Converting here works in any browser, with nothing to install.
MacPreview opens HEIC: File > Export > JPEG handles one photo. For several at once, use this page.
Android phoneGoogle Photos usually shows them, but many apps and websites don't accept them. Convert before you send.
On the iPhone itself (new photos)Settings > Camera > Formats > Most Compatible makes the camera save JPG from now on. Older photos stay HEIC.
When copying to a computer with a cableSettings > Photos > Transfer to Mac or PC > Automatic converts to JPG as they're copied.
A website, form or print shop that rejects .heicConvert here and send the JPG.

When people need to convert HEIC

  • Uploading iPhone photos to an application or school form that only accepts JPG.
  • Opening iPhone photos on a work PC.
  • Sending photos to a print shop or photo kiosk.
  • Putting iPhone photos into Word, PowerPoint or Canva.
  • Listing products photographed on an iPhone in an online shop or marketplace.

Why iPhone photos are HEIC

Since 2017, iPhones save photos as HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) by default: the same photo takes about half the space of a JPG. The catch is that many Windows computers, older apps and upload forms can't open it.

Here the photo is decoded on your own device by libheif, the open-source HEIC decoder (LGPL licence) that many photo apps use, and saved as JPG. Your photos never leave your computer or phone.

Questions about HEIC to JPG

Does it work on Windows without installing anything?

Yes. Everything happens in the browser, so it works on Windows, Mac, Android and Chromebooks, with no extensions or programs.

Is the JPG bigger than the HEIC?

Usually, often about twice as big, because JPG compresses less efficiently. Lower the quality or use the image compressor if size matters.

Do I lose quality?

Very little: the photo is saved once as JPG at quality 85, which is hard to tell apart from the original. Raise the quality for the most faithful result.

Do the location and camera details come along?

No. The JPG has no camera or location data (EXIF), which is good for your privacy before you send the photo to anyone.

What about Live Photos?

The main photo is converted. The video part of a Live Photo is a separate file and isn't included.

How many photos can I convert at once?

Up to 20. For a bigger album, convert it in batches; each batch takes a few seconds.

Are my photos uploaded?

No. The HEIC decoder runs in your browser, on your device. See the privacy page.

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