HEIF to JPG Converter

Convert HEIF to JPG Online

HEIF is the high-efficiency image format your iPhone or iPad captures by default, but Windows, older photo software, and many websites and upload forms still refuse to open it. This converter turns your HEIF photos into standard JPG files that open everywhere — on any computer, browser, or email client — over an encrypted connection, with no sign-up and no watermark.

How to Convert HEIF to JPG

1. Upload Your HEIF File: Drag and drop your .heif files onto the page, or click "+ Add Files" to select them. You can queue several photos and convert them in one batch.
2. Set the Quality Preset: Open Advanced Options and choose a Quality Preset — it defaults to "Very High (Recommended)," which keeps the photo visually sharp while producing a normal-sized JPG. Lower presets trade detail for a smaller file.
3. Resize if Needed (Optional): Use Resolution Percentage, a preset resolution, or a custom Width × Height to shrink the image, or leave it at "Keep original" to preserve full dimensions.
4. Convert and Download: Click "Convert" and download your JPG. No sign-up, no watermark; the JPG opens on Windows, macOS, Android, and every major browser.

HEIF vs JPG: What Carries Over and What Drops

HEIF (HEVC-coded, the .heic variant Apple uses) can store far more than a JPG can. Converting to JPG buys universal compatibility at the cost of the format's extras:

Converting to JPG flattens the image to a single 8-bit still, so HDR, depth data, and Live Photo motion are dropped — but the result opens on essentially any device or app that has handled photos for the last 25 years.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between HEIF and HEIC?

HEIF (High Efficiency Image File Format, ISO/IEC 23008-12) is the container; HEIC is the name for HEIF files whose images are encoded with the HEVC codec — the variant Apple uses on iPhone. Every HEIC file is a HEIF file, but HEIF can also wrap other codecs such as AV1. This converter accepts the .heif extension; if your file ends in .heic, use our HEIC to JPG converter instead.

Why won't Windows or my photo editor open HEIF files?

HEIF stores its image data with the HEVC codec, which is patent-encumbered and expensive to license, so most software does not decode it out of the box. Among desktop browsers only Safari 17+ shows HEIF natively — Chrome, Firefox, and Edge do not. Converting to JPG sidesteps the issue entirely because JPG has universal support.

Will I lose photo quality converting HEIF to JPG?

JPG is a lossy 8-bit format, so the conversion discards HEIF's 10/12-bit color, HDR, transparency, and any depth or Live Photo data, and re-encodes the picture with JPG compression. At the default "Very High" Quality Preset the visible difference for a normal photo is minimal. If you need a lossless result or want to keep transparency, convert to PNG with our HEIF to PNG converter instead.

How can I stop my iPhone from creating HEIF files in the first place?

On a compatible iPhone or iPad, open Settings > Camera > Formats and tap "Most Compatible." New photos are then captured as JPEG instead of HEIF. Photos already taken stay in HEIF, so you'll still need this converter for your existing library.

What quality does the converted JPG come out at?

In our testing, an iPhone HEIF photo converted at the default "Very High" Quality Preset produces a JPG that is visually indistinguishable from the original on screen, typically landing somewhat larger than the HEIF because JPG is a less efficient codec. If you need a specific size for an upload limit, set a target file size or lower the Quality Preset before converting.