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Convert HEIC to JPG

Turn the HEIC photos from an iPhone into ordinary JPG files that open on any computer, phone, website or form. The conversion runs on your device, so your photos are never uploaded.

Files stay on your device. Free, with no sign-up.

  1. 1Add HEIC photos
  2. 2Adjust
  3. 3Download

    How it works

    1. Add your HEIC images.
    2. Adjust the quality if you like, then press the button.
    3. Download your JPG files (several arrive as a ZIP).

    When you need JPG instead of HEIC

    You attach an iPhone photo to an online form, an exam application or an email and it is refused, or a Windows PC cannot show it. JPG is understood everywhere, which is why most upload forms ask for it.

    If the form also has a size limit, convert first and then use Compress Image to reach it, for example under 50 KB or 200 KB.

    Frequently asked questions

    What is a HEIC photo, and why will it not open?

    HEIC is the format iPhones use for photos by default, because it makes smaller files than JPG at the same quality. Many Windows programs, older phones, websites and government upload forms cannot open it. Converting to JPG makes the photo work everywhere.

    Does it work in every browser?

    Yes. Safari can read HEIC itself; in Chrome, Edge, Firefox and on Android, the photo is read with a small decoder that is part of this site. The first photo takes a second or two longer while it starts.

    Is the quality kept?

    At the default quality (92%) a JPG looks almost the same as the HEIC, and the file is usually a little larger. A PNG keeps every pixel exactly, but is much bigger. The picture is not resized.

    Is the location in my photo kept?

    No. The converted file holds only the picture, not the date, camera or GPS location that were stored in the original, which is better for privacy when you share it. If you need those details, keep the HEIC original.

    What about Live Photos and burst photos?

    Only the main photo of a Live Photo or a burst is converted, as a still picture.

    Can I stop my iPhone saving HEIC?

    Yes. On the iPhone open Settings, then Camera, then Formats, and choose "Most Compatible". New photos are then saved as JPG.

    Are my files uploaded anywhere?

    No. Everything happens inside your browser, on your own device. Your files are never sent to a server, and you can confirm that in your browser's network tab. Close the tab and they're gone.

    Can I process several images at once?

    Yes. Add as many as you like (up to 50). Each one is processed on its own, and you download them together as a ZIP.

    Is there a file size limit?

    Each file can be up to 100 MB, and up to 300 MB in total. Because the work happens on your device, very large files depend on your available memory. A desktop browser handles them best.

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