HEIC to JPG
Convert iPhone and iPad photos to JPG or PNG — compatible with email, messaging apps, and blog uploads.
HEIC files never leave your device. All conversion happens entirely in your browser.
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When to use which
| Situation | Recommended setting |
|---|---|
| Sending photos by email or messaging | JPG quality 90 — compatible + reasonable size |
| Blog or social upload | JPG quality 85 — fast page load |
| Print or photo lab | JPG quality 95–100 — quality first |
| Viewing on Windows PC | JPG quality 90 — works in default Windows viewer |
| Editing (Photoshop, etc.) | PNG — lossless, no recompression buildup |
| Web design / logo work | PNG — preserves transparency (if HEIC has alpha) |
Why HEIC opens on some devices but not others
HEIC files don't fail to open because they are a "bad" format. The image inside is compressed with the HEVC (H.265) codec, and HEVC is a patent-licensed codec — not every operating system or app ships a built-in decoder for it. The same photo opens instantly where a decoder is present and shows up as an "unsupported format" where it isn't.
A rough picture of compatibility today:
iPhone, iPad, Mac (recent)Supported out of the box — within Apple's ecosystem HEIC opens with no conversion.
Windows 10 / 11File Explorer and the Photos app often need a separate HEVC codec extension. Without it, previews simply don't render.
AndroidRecent devices and galleries increasingly let you view HEIC, but uploads, editing, and many apps still reject it.
Web uploads, forums, messengersMany upload fields accept only JPG/PNG, so HEIC attachments may be blocked outright or appear broken.
Older devices and legacy softwareThey don't understand HEVC at all, so nothing opens the file — converting is effectively the only path.
So the moment to convert to JPG is whenever you can't control the recipient's environment: submitting photos to a government office, school, or employer; sharing with someone you don't know; or using an old PC or program. When the destination is uncertain, send JPG instead of HEIC. Conversely, if both sides are Apple devices, leaving the file as HEIC to save space and quality is a perfectly reasonable choice.
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Can iPhone shoot in JPG directly?
Yes. On iPhone go to Settings → Camera → Formats → Most Compatible to save as JPG instead. Note: same quality, ~2× the file size. For photos already taken in HEIC, use this tool.
How many photos can it convert at once?
No hard limit, but it depends on browser memory. Desktop Chrome handles 50–100 files comfortably (assuming ~2–3MB each). Mobile is safer at 20–30. Big batches: split into 10–20 files at a time.
Is EXIF (capture date, GPS) preserved?
Some EXIF metadata may be lost during conversion. Capture time and camera info usually survive, but GPS coordinates and HDR info may not. For social uploads, GPS removal is often a privacy benefit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are my HEIC files uploaded to a server?
No. Conversion runs locally with the heic2any (libheif WebAssembly) library in your browser. Even the site operator cannot see your photos. Safe for personal and family pictures.
Why do I need to convert HEIC?
Since iOS 11, iPhone and iPad save photos in HEIC format. It's about half the size of JPG at the same quality, but Windows, Android, some browsers, and some print services can't open it.
Converting to JPG ensures it opens everywhere.
Does conversion lose quality?
JPG is lossy, but at quality 90+ the difference is visually imperceptible. For lossless output, choose PNG (5–10× larger than JPG).
This tool encodes the decoded HEIC pixels directly, so there's no extra loss.
Can I convert multiple photos at once?
Yes. Drag and drop multiple HEIC files or multi-select. Each file shows its own progress.
After completion you can download per file or 'Download all' at once.
Does it handle large photos?
iPhone camera 12MP (4032×3024) and 48MP (8064×6048) both work. Roughly 1–3 seconds per photo on desktop.
Mobile Safari may struggle above ~50MB or 10+ files at once — desktop is recommended for big batches.
Are HEIC and HEIF the same?
Almost. HEIF (High Efficiency Image File) is the container; HEIC is HEIF compressed with the HEVC (H.265) codec.
This tool accepts HEIC, HEIF, .heif, and .heic.
References
Last reviewed: 2026-05-09 / heic2any (MIT) + libheif (LGPLv3) libraries.
- heic2any (MIT) — GitHub
- libheif (LGPLv3) — GitHub
- HEIF standard — ISO/IEC 23008-12
- HEVC (H.265) codec — ITU-T H.265
⚠️ Verify converted images for quality, color, and EXIF preservation. For important uses like printing, keep the HEIC originals as well.