HEIC to JPG Converter — Convert iPhone Photos to JPG
iPhones save photos in HEIC format by default, but most Windows PCs, websites, and older software can't open them. Drop your HEIC files below to convert them to universally compatible JPG — instantly, for free, with no upload required.
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Supports HEIC, WEBP, AVIF, BMP, TIFF, SVG, GIF, ICO, PDF, JPG, PNG
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All conversion happens directly in your browser using JavaScript. Nothing is uploaded to any server. Your images stay on your computer the entire time.
Why Are iPhone Photos HEIC?
Apple adopted the HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) format starting with iOS 11 in 2017. HEIC uses the HEVC video codec to compress still images, producing files roughly 50% smaller than equivalent JPGs while maintaining the same visual quality. This saves significant storage space on your iPhone — especially important as camera resolutions keep increasing. However, the format isn't universally supported outside the Apple ecosystem, which is why converting to JPG is often necessary.
How to Stop iPhone from Using HEIC
If you'd rather your iPhone save photos as JPG from the start, you can change the camera format setting:
- Open Settings on your iPhone
- Scroll down and tap Camera
- Tap Formats
- Select Most Compatible instead of High Efficiency
Note that this will increase the storage space your photos use by approximately 2x. For photos already taken in HEIC, use the converter above.
When to Convert HEIC to JPG
- Uploading photos to websites that don't accept HEIC
- Sharing images with Windows users who can't open HEIC files
- Using photos in older image editing software
- Attaching images to emails for maximum compatibility
- Printing photos at services that require JPG format