What is a HEIC file and why does my iPhone use it?

HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is the default photo format on modern iPhones and iPads. Apple adopted it because it stores the same photo at roughly half the size of a JPG at similar visual quality, which saves storage on your device and in iCloud.

Why won't my HEIC files open on Windows 10 or 11?

Windows 10 and Windows 11 do not include the HEIF Image Extensions and HEVC Video Extensions by default. Without both codecs installed from the Microsoft Store, apps like Photos, Paint, and File Explorer show a blank thumbnail or a codec error. Converting HEIC to JPG sidesteps the codec problem entirely.

Is this HEIC to JPG converter free?

Yes. There is no signup, no watermark, no email wall, and no file limit. Convert as many iPhone HEIC photos as your browser can hold in memory.

Are my photos uploaded to a server?

No. Conversion runs entirely in your browser using a WebAssembly build of libheif. Your HEIC files and the JPGs are never uploaded, stored, or seen by us. You can even disconnect from the internet after the page loads and it still works.

Can I convert multiple HEIC files at once?

Yes. Drop an entire folder of .heic photos, batch convert them in one pass, and download every JPG together as a single ZIP.

Will converting HEIC to JPG reduce quality?

JPG is a lossy format, so a small amount of compression is introduced. In practice the quality slider makes this invisible: 90 percent looks identical to the original for photos, and 100 percent produces an archival-grade JPG.

Does the converter keep photo date and EXIF data?

No. The converter decodes each HEIC into pixels and re-encodes it as a fresh JPG, so EXIF metadata such as capture date, camera model, and GPS coordinates is not carried over. Many people prefer this because it strips location data before sharing, but if you need EXIF preserved you should keep the original HEIC alongside the JPG.

Does it work on Windows, Mac, Android, and iPhone?

Yes. The tool runs in any modern browser (Chrome, Edge, Safari, Firefox), so it works on Windows 10 and 11, macOS, Android, iPhone, iPad, and Linux without installing anything.

What is the difference between HEIC and JPG?

HEIC uses the modern HEVC codec and is about half the size of a JPG at similar quality, and it can store multi-image bursts and depth data. JPG is older, larger, and lossy, but it opens on virtually every device, website, and app on the planet. HEIC is best for storage; JPG is best for sharing.

How do I convert HEIC to JPG on Windows 11 without installing software?

Open this page in Chrome or Edge on Windows 11, drop your HEIC files onto the box, click Convert, and download the JPGs. Nothing is installed, no codec pack is needed, and your photos never leave the PC.

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Turn iPhone HEIC photos into universal JPGs, right in your browser.

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HEIC to JPG, converted in your browser

Your iPhone photos are saved as HEIC, and Windows 10, Windows 11, and plenty of websites still cannot open them. This free HEIC to JPG converter fixes that in seconds. Drop your iPhone photos, pick a quality, and download standard JPG files, all inside your browser with no upload and no signup.

Under the hood we use a WebAssembly build of libheif that runs in your browser tab. Your HEIC files are never sent to a server, no watermark is added, and there is no file limit. Batch convert a whole camera roll and download every JPG at once as a ZIP.

How to convert HEIC to JPG

Open the HEIC to JPG tool, no signup needed.
Drag and drop your HEIC files, or click to select. Works with iPhone photos and any .heic or .heif file.
Choose your JPG quality (90 percent is a safe default).
Click Convert, everything runs in your browser.
Download each JPG, or download all of them as a ZIP.

Why your iPhone photos are HEIC and won't open on Windows

Since iOS 11, iPhones save photos as HEIC (also called HEIF), a container built on the HEVC video codec. HEIC files are roughly half the size of an equivalent JPG at the same visual quality, which is why Apple made it the default: it saves storage on your phone and in iCloud.

The trade-off is compatibility. Windows 10 and Windows 11 ship without the HEIF Image Extensions and HEVC Video Extensions, so File Explorer shows a blank thumbnail, Photos throws a codec error, and Paint refuses to open the file at all. Microsoft charges for the HEVC extension in the Store, and even after installing it, older editors and upload forms still reject .heic. Converting to JPG removes the problem for good.

Convert HEIC to JPG in bulk

Vacation dumps and camera rolls are never one file. Select as many HEIC photos as you like, or drop a whole folder, and every image is converted to JPG in one batch. There is no per-file cap and no artificial daily limit, because the work happens on your own machine. When the batch finishes, download the JPGs individually or grab them all as a single ZIP.

Your photos never leave your device

Photos are personal. They carry faces, locations, timestamps, and camera serial numbers. Most online HEIC converters upload every file to a stranger's server, keep it for hours or days, and quietly log the metadata. This tool does the opposite: HEIC decoding and JPG encoding happen entirely inside your browser tab, so your files and their metadata stay on your device. Turn off Wi-Fi after the page loads and the conversion still works.

HEIC vs JPG: what is the difference

Feature	HEIC	JPG
File size	About 50% smaller	Larger
Compatibility	iPhone, iPad, modern Mac only by default	Universal, opens everywhere
Transparency	Yes (alpha channel)	No
Web support	Safari only, limited elsewhere	Every browser, every CMS
Best use	Storage on iPhone	Sharing, printing, uploading

How to stop your iPhone from saving HEIC

If you would rather your iPhone save JPGs directly, open Settings > Camera > Formats and pick Most Compatible. From that moment on, new photos are captured as JPG (and videos as H.264), so you skip the conversion step entirely. Existing HEIC photos on the phone stay HEIC; use this converter to change them.

Works on Windows, Mac, Android, and iPhone

Because the converter is a web page, it runs anywhere a modern browser runs: Windows 10, Windows 11, macOS, Chromebook, Linux, Android, iPhone, and iPad. On desktop, Chrome and Edge give the fastest conversion; on mobile, Safari and Chrome both work. There is nothing to install, update, or uninstall.

Frequently asked questions

What is a HEIC file and why does my iPhone use it?: HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is the default photo format on modern iPhones and iPads. Apple adopted it because it stores the same photo at roughly half the size of a JPG at similar visual quality, which saves storage on your device and in iCloud.
Why won't my HEIC files open on Windows 10 or 11?: Windows 10 and Windows 11 do not include the HEIF Image Extensions and HEVC Video Extensions by default. Without both codecs installed from the Microsoft Store, apps like Photos, Paint, and File Explorer show a blank thumbnail or a codec error. Converting HEIC to JPG sidesteps the codec problem entirely.
Is this HEIC to JPG converter free?: Yes. There is no signup, no watermark, no email wall, and no file limit. Convert as many iPhone HEIC photos as your browser can hold in memory.
Are my photos uploaded to a server?: No. Conversion runs entirely in your browser using a WebAssembly build of libheif. Your HEIC files and the JPGs are never uploaded, stored, or seen by us. You can even disconnect from the internet after the page loads and it still works.
Can I convert multiple HEIC files at once?: Yes. Drop an entire folder of .heic photos, batch convert them in one pass, and download every JPG together as a single ZIP.
Will converting HEIC to JPG reduce quality?: JPG is a lossy format, so a small amount of compression is introduced. In practice the quality slider makes this invisible: 90 percent looks identical to the original for photos, and 100 percent produces an archival-grade JPG.
Does the converter keep photo date and EXIF data?: No. The converter decodes each HEIC into pixels and re-encodes it as a fresh JPG, so EXIF metadata such as capture date, camera model, and GPS coordinates is not carried over. Many people prefer this because it strips location data before sharing, but if you need EXIF preserved you should keep the original HEIC alongside the JPG.
Does it work on Windows, Mac, Android, and iPhone?: Yes. The tool runs in any modern browser (Chrome, Edge, Safari, Firefox), so it works on Windows 10 and 11, macOS, Android, iPhone, iPad, and Linux without installing anything.
What is the difference between HEIC and JPG?: HEIC uses the modern HEVC codec and is about half the size of a JPG at similar quality, and it can store multi-image bursts and depth data. JPG is older, larger, and lossy, but it opens on virtually every device, website, and app on the planet. HEIC is best for storage; JPG is best for sharing.
How do I convert HEIC to JPG on Windows 11 without installing software?: Open this page in Chrome or Edge on Windows 11, drop your HEIC files onto the box, click Convert, and download the JPGs. Nothing is installed, no codec pack is needed, and your photos never leave the PC.