How to convert HEIC to JPG
- Add your HEIC files: drag and drop them onto the box above, click "Choose files", or paste with Ctrl+V.
- Adjust settings (optional): set the quality, resize the images, or pick a background color for transparent areas.
- Download: save each JPG file individually or click "Download all (ZIP)".
Why convert HEIC to JPG?
- Open iPhone photos on Windows, Android and older Macs without extra software.
- Upload photos to websites, job portals and government forms that only accept JPG.
- Share pictures by email or messaging apps without "unsupported file" errors.
- Print photos at any print shop or photo kiosk.
HEIC vs JPG
| HEIC | JPG | |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossy | Lossy |
| Transparency | Yes | No |
| File extension | .heic, .heif | .jpg, .jpeg, .jfif |
What is HEIC?
HEIC is the default photo format on iPhone and iPad. It stores high-quality photos in about half the size of JPG, but Windows, Android, many websites and most online forms do not support it.
What is JPG?
JPG (or JPEG) is the most widely supported image format in the world. It uses lossy compression to keep photos small, works in every browser, app, printer and operating system, but does not support transparency.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I stop my iPhone from saving photos as HEIC?
Go to Settings → Camera → Formats and choose "Most Compatible". New photos will be saved as JPG. Existing HEIC photos can be converted here.
Can I convert Live Photos?
Yes, the still image of a Live Photo is converted to JPG. The short video part is not included.
Will I lose quality converting HEIC to JPG?
JPG uses lossy compression, but at the default quality of 85 the difference is practically invisible. Move the quality slider up to 95–100 for maximum quality, or down to 60–75 for smaller files.
What happens to transparent backgrounds?
JPG does not support transparency, so transparent areas are filled with a background color. It is white by default, and you can pick any color in the settings. To keep transparency, convert to PNG or WEBP instead.
Are my images uploaded to a server?
No. All conversion happens inside your browser on your own device. Your photos are never uploaded, stored or seen by anyone, which also makes conversion faster and lets it work on any connection.
Is it really free? Are there limits?
Yes, it is completely free with no sign-up and no watermark. Because nothing is uploaded, there are no file size or file count limits. Very large batches are only limited by your device's memory.
Can I convert many images at once?
Yes. Select or drop as many images as you like. They are converted in parallel, and you can download them one by one or all together as a ZIP file.
Is the photo metadata (EXIF) kept?
No. Converted images do not contain the original metadata such as GPS location, camera model or date. This protects your privacy when sharing photos. The orientation is applied, so photos stay the right way up.