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Convert iPhone HEIC photos to JPG

Drop in your .HEIC files and download them as JPG, the format every computer, phone and form can open. The conversion happens on your device, so you can convert lots of photos without waiting for uploads.

How it works

  1. Choose your HEIC photos

    Tap the box or drop in the .heic or .heif files you want to convert.

  2. Wait for the conversion

    Each photo is converted in a few seconds inside your browser. You can adjust the JPG quality.

  3. Download the JPGs

    Download each photo or all of them at once, ready to open on any device.

What a HEIC file is

HEIC is the format the iPhone has saved photos in since iOS 11 (2017). It takes up roughly half the space of a JPG at the same quality, which is why Apple uses it by default. The trouble starts when the photo leaves the Apple ecosystem: many Windows computers, older Android phones, websites and forms can't open it.

How to stop your iPhone from saving HEIC

If you'd rather have your iPhone take photos directly in JPG, go to Settings, Camera, Formats and choose “Most Compatible”. New photos will be saved as JPG, though they'll take up more space. The ones you already have in HEIC don't change: for those, convert them here.

Frequently asked questions

How do I open a HEIC file on Windows?

The quickest way is to convert it to JPG: drop the file into this tool and download the result. You don't need to install any extensions or codecs on Windows.

Does converting HEIC to JPG lose quality?

The loss is minimal. With quality at 90% or higher, the JPG looks identical to the original HEIC, although the file is somewhat larger.

Can I convert a lot of HEIC photos at once?

Yes. Select all the photos and they're converted one after another. Since nothing is uploaded, the only limit is your device's memory.

Are my photos sent to a server?

No. The conversion happens entirely in your browser. Your photos don't leave your phone or computer.

Why does my iPhone take photos in HEIC?

Because HEIC takes up about half the space of JPG at the same quality. It has been the default format since iOS 11 and can be changed under Settings, Camera, Formats.

Does it work with HEIF files too?

Yes. HEIF and HEIC are the same kind of file with a different extension, and the tool accepts both.

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