HEIC to JPG
Convert HEIC/HEIF iPhone photos to JPG or PNG free. Conversion runs in your browser, so photos never upload. Batch convert hundreds, EXIF preserved.
HEIC Converter converts Apple's HEIC and HEIF image files — used by iPhone, iPad, and macOS by default since iOS 11 — into universally compatible JPEG or PNG files, entirely in your browser using the heic2any WebAssembly library. Add one or hundreds of HEIC photos; they convert in parallel in your browser and download as individual files or a ZIP archive. No app install, no macOS requirement, no iCloud sync needed — Windows, Android, and Linux users can convert iPhone photos directly. HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is a superior format in compression efficiency (50% smaller than JPEG at the same visual quality) but nearly impossible to open on non-Apple systems without conversion. This tool decodes the HEVC-compressed image data via WebAssembly and re-encodes to JPEG (lossy, small file) or PNG (lossless, larger file) depending on your use case.
Most HEIC converters are desktop apps requiring installation, or cloud services that upload your private iPhone photos to a server. This tool runs the entire conversion in your browser via WebAssembly — your photos never leave your device. Batch conversion supports hundreds of files simultaneously, with parallel processing that completes a 50-photo iPhone album in under 30 seconds on modern hardware. JPEG quality is adjustable (1–100) so you can target a specific file size for email attachments.
Features
- Fully client-side conversion — heic2any WASM decodes HEVC-compressed HEIC data; no photo upload, no server, no privacy risk
- Batch conversion — drag hundreds of HEIC files at once; progress bar tracks completion per file
- JPEG or PNG output — JPEG for smaller files (quality 1–100 adjustable), PNG for lossless archival
- ZIP download — all converted files packaged into one ZIP with original filenames (extension changed to .jpg/.png)
- EXIF metadata preservation — date taken, GPS location, camera model, and other EXIF tags copied from HEIC to JPEG output
- Live preview — thumbnail preview of each converted image before downloading
- Handles HEIF (.heif) as well as HEIC (.heic) extensions
- Works on Windows, Android, Linux, and macOS — no Apple hardware required
How to use HEIC to JPG
- Drag your HEIC/HEIF files onto the upload zone, or click Browse to select them (works on any OS)
- Choose output format: JPEG (smaller file, adjustable quality slider) or PNG (lossless)
- If JPEG, set quality (85 is a good default; lower for email attachment size targets)
- Click Convert — heic2any decodes files in parallel using WebAssembly; progress per file shown
- Preview converted thumbnails, then click Download All ZIP or individual file download buttons
Frequently asked questions
Why can't I open HEIC files on Windows?
HEIC uses HEVC video compression for still images, a format Apple licenses but Microsoft does not bundle in Windows by default. Windows can open HEIC with the paid "HEVC Video Extensions" codec from the Microsoft Store, but the free alternative is to convert to JPEG/PNG first. This tool does the conversion client-side without requiring any codec installation.
Does converting HEIC to JPEG reduce photo quality?
Converting to JPEG introduces lossy compression. At quality 85–95, the visible quality difference from the original HEIC is negligible for normal viewing. At quality 60–75, compression artifacts become visible at high zoom. Use PNG output for fully lossless conversion if archival quality is required.
Is my location data (EXIF GPS) preserved after conversion?
By default, yes — EXIF GPS coordinates, date/time, and camera metadata are copied from the HEIC file to the JPEG output. If you need to share photos without location data, enable the Strip EXIF toggle before converting.
Can I convert Live Photos (HEIC + video)?
This tool converts the still HEIC image component of a Live Photo. The video clip component (.MOV) is not converted — only the static frame is output as JPEG or PNG.
How many files can I convert at once?
There is no hard limit. Practical capacity depends on browser memory — 100 HEIC photos averaging 4 MB each require ~400 MB of working memory. Modern browsers handle 200+ file batches on most devices. Processing uses Web Workers to avoid freezing the browser UI during conversion.