π± HEIC to JPG Converter
iPhone HEIC photos β universal JPG. Batch support, quality control, private.
iPhone Photos, Finally Compatible Everywhere
Since iOS 11, iPhones save photos as HEIC by default: a modern format that packs better quality into smaller files than JPG. The catch is compatibility. Windows PCs ask you to buy a codec, many websites reject the upload outright, older Android phones show nothing, and half the desktop software in existence has never heard of it. This tool converts HEIC to JPG right in your browser, producing files that open everywhere, with a quality slider so you control the tradeoff. Your photos never leave your device.
Using it is straightforward: select one HEIC file or a whole batch, pick your quality (90 is the sweet spot for most uses), and convert. Each photo processes in turn with its own thumbnail, size readout, and download button, plus a Download All button that saves every converted file. Filenames carry over from the originals with a .jpg extension, so your photo library stays organized.
Quality Settings Explained
JPG quality 90 to 100 preserves essentially all visible detail; use it for photos you will print or archive. Quality 80 to 90 is the practical everyday range, with files roughly half the size and no visible difference on screens. Below 80, you start trading visible quality for bytes, which only makes sense when a strict upload limit forces it. Because HEIC sources are high quality to begin with, conversions at 90 look pristine.
Batch Tips
After a vacation or event, you may have hundreds of HEIC files. Select them all at once; the tool queues them and converts sequentially so your browser stays responsive. Downloads save individually (browsers block multi-download without a click each, so use Download All and approve the permission prompt once). Keep your original HEIC files archived somewhere: they are smaller and higher quality than the JPGs, making them the better long-term masters.
Should I Switch My iPhone Off HEIC?
You can: Settings, Camera, Formats, Most Compatible makes the iPhone shoot JPG directly. But you lose HEIC efficiency, roughly halving your photo storage. The better setup for most people is keeping HEIC on the phone (more photos fit, better quality) and converting to JPG only when sharing with incompatible destinations, which is exactly what this tool is for. One more note: HEIC files can contain depth data and live-photo video; this tool converts the main still image.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a HEIC file?
HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is the default photo format on iPhones since iOS 11. It stores better quality at smaller sizes than JPG, but Windows PCs, older Android phones, and many websites cannot open it. Converting to JPG makes your iPhone photos universally compatible while keeping them looking great.
How do I convert HEIC to JPG?
Select your HEIC files (you can pick several at once), choose a JPG quality, and click Convert. Each file converts in your browser and appears in a list with its own download button, plus a Download All option. Your photos never leave your device.
Will I lose quality converting HEIC to JPG?
Barely. HEIC is more efficient than JPG, so the conversion re-encodes the pixels, but at quality 90 or above the difference is invisible in normal viewing. If you are archiving precious photos, keep the original HEIC files too. For sharing, uploading, and printing, the JPGs are effectively identical.
Can I convert multiple HEIC files at once?
Yes. Select multiple files in the file picker and they queue up automatically. Each converts in turn with a progress indicator, and you can download them individually or all together. Batch conversion is a lifesaver after a trip where you shot hundreds of photos.
Why cannot Windows open my iPhone photos?
Windows 10 and 11 do not ship with the HEIC codec by default; Microsoft sells it separately in the Store, and many users never install it. Rather than asking everyone you share with to install a codec, converting to JPG once solves it for every recipient, every website, and every app, forever.
Are my photos uploaded anywhere?
No. Conversion runs 100% in your browser using the heic2any library, so your photos never leave your device. The HEIC file is decoded locally and re-encoded as a JPG without any server round trip. That matters because iPhone photos often contain GPS coordinates and personal metadata embedded alongside the image. Nothing is stored or logged remotely, and closing the tab wipes everything. You get universal JPG compatibility without trusting a third party with your camera roll.