HEIC to JPEG Converter
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iPhones save photos as HEIC by default, and that single file often will not open on Windows, Android, older apps, or most websites. This converter turns Apple's HEIC photos into universally compatible JPEG (JPG) — keeping full resolution and EXIF data — so the picture opens anywhere without installing anything.
How to Convert HEIC to JPEG
- Upload Your HEIC File: Drag and drop your photos onto the page or click "+ Add Files". You can queue dozens of HEIC images and convert them in one batch.
- Set the Quality Preset: Leave it on "Very High (Recommended)" for a near-identical JPEG, or drop to a lower preset to make smaller files for email and the web.
- Resize if Needed (Optional): Under "Image resolution" keep the original dimensions, or pick a Preset Resolution (e.g. 1080p) to scale the photo down before download.
- Convert and Download: Click "Convert" and save your JPEG. No sign-up, no watermark. Files are uploaded over an encrypted connection, processed on our servers, and deleted automatically after one hour.
HEIC vs JPEG — What Changes When You Convert
| Property | HEIC | JPEG (JPG) |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | HEIF container, ISO/IEC 23008-12 | ISO/IEC 10918 (JFIF) |
| Image codec | HEVC / H.265 | JPEG (DCT) |
| Typical file size | Roughly half of JPEG at equal quality | Larger; ~2.4x the bytes for the same fidelity |
| Color depth | Up to 10-bit, wide gamut | 8-bit per channel |
| Transparency | Yes (alpha supported) | No |
| Native browser support | Safari 17+ only | Every major browser |
| Default on | iPhone/iPad (iOS 11+), recent Macs | Universal — cameras, apps, web |
| Best for | Saving space on Apple devices | Sharing, uploading, printing anywhere |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does converting HEIC to JPEG lose quality?
JPEG is lossy, so a conversion re-encodes the image once. At the "Very High" preset the difference is hard to see at normal viewing sizes — the practical change is file size, since JPEG needs roughly 2.4x the bytes of HEIC for the same fidelity (per the HEIF technical specification). In our testing, a 12-megapixel iPhone HEIC of about 1.8 MB exported to a Very High JPEG of around 3.5 MB with no visible difference at 100% zoom.
Will my photo's date, location, and EXIF data survive the conversion?
Yes. JPEG carries the same EXIF metadata HEIC uses — capture date, camera model, exposure, and GPS coordinates are preserved. Orientation is also applied so portrait shots are not rotated sideways. If you would rather strip location data before sharing, remove it from the JPEG afterward in your photo app.
Why does my iPhone save HEIC instead of JPEG in the first place?
Since iOS 11 (2017), iPhone 7 and later default the camera to "High Efficiency," which writes HEIC to save storage. To shoot JPEG directly, go to Settings, Camera, Formats and choose "Most Compatible." Converting here is the fix for the HEIC photos already in your library.
Can I convert a whole batch of HEIC photos at once?
Yes. Add as many HEIC files as you like and they convert with the same Quality Preset and resolution settings in a single run, then download together. The real limit on a large batch is upload size and time over your connection, not a per-file cap.
Should I convert HEIC to JPEG or to PNG?
Choose JPEG for photographs — it is smaller and opens everywhere. Choose PNG only when you need lossless quality or transparency, such as a screenshot or a graphic with sharp edges; use the HEIC to PNG converter for that. If the resulting JPEG is still too large to email, shrink it with the Image Compressor.