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HEIC to JPG converter

HEIC is the format iPhones save photos in by default. It keeps files small, but many Windows computers, older apps and upload forms can't open it. This converter turns a batch of HEIC photos into JPGs that open everywhere, at full resolution or resized, inside your browser, so nothing is uploaded.

Full resolution. Quality 92, near the original.

Drop HEIC photos here, or click to choose

Up to 50 at a time. Converted on your device, never uploaded.

Files that are already JPG, PNG or WebP are listed but left as they are.

What is a HEIC file?

HEIC stands for High Efficiency Image Container. iPhones have saved photos in it by default since iOS 11 in 2017, because it stores the same picture in roughly half the space of a JPG. Many Android phones can use it too.

Why can't some people open HEIC photos?

JPG has been around for more than thirty years and opens everywhere. HEIC is newer and support is patchy: Windows often needs an extra extension from the Microsoft Store before it can show HEIC files, plenty of older software and online forms reject them, and a client opening an email attachment on a work computer may just see an icon. Converting to JPG before sending saves that back-and-forth.

How do I stop HEIC files in the first place?

  • Shoot JPG: on an iPhone, open Settings, then Camera, then Formats, and choose Most Compatible.
  • Convert when copying to a computer: open Settings, then Photos, and under Transfer to Mac or PC choose Automatic. The iPhone then hands over JPGs when you import over a cable.

When photographers run into HEIC

Most photographers shoot RAW and export JPG, so HEIC turns up from the other direction: behind-the-scenes phone shots, reference photos a client sends you, second-shooter phone clips of the day, or quick snaps for a sneak peek. Converting them in one batch keeps every file in a delivery opening the same way.

Common questions

Does converting HEIC to JPG lose quality?
Very little at the High quality setting, which saves at JPEG quality 92 and full resolution. JPG files are larger than HEIC for the same picture, often around twice the size, because HEIC uses more efficient compression.
Are my photos uploaded to a server?
No. The converter runs inside your browser tab, so the photos never leave your device. The first photo takes a few seconds while the converter loads; the rest are quicker.
Is the location kept in the JPG?
No. The JPG is built from the decoded picture, so the location, camera details and other metadata from the HEIC are not copied into it. That's useful before sending photos to someone else.
How many photos can I convert at once?
Up to 50 per batch, downloaded together as a ZIP. Run another batch for more; there is no daily limit.
Can I stop my iPhone saving HEIC?
Yes. Go to Settings, then Camera, then Formats, and choose Most Compatible. New photos are then saved as JPG. Photos you already took stay HEIC.

Delivering photos to a client?

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