Universal JPG Photo Conversion

HEIC to JPG Converter

Convert HEIC to JPG instantly. No files leave your device, 100% private.

TL;DR

Convert Apple HEIC photos to JPG for free, right in your browser — no uploads, no installs. Batch-convert up to 500 files, keep EXIF and GPS metadata, and download individually or as a ZIP. All processing runs 100% locally via WebAssembly, so your photos never leave your device.

HEIC to JPG Converter
100% Free Private
1
Add files
HEIC / HEIF
2
Set options
Quality, resize…
3
Download
ZIP or individual
Drop HEIC or HEIF files here
Or drag an entire folder — up to 500 files
Advanced options PRO TIP
Quality
85%
Resize output
Preserve Metadata
Enabled
Filename Template
Resize presets
Original size 2× (retina) 1920 px 1280 px 800 px
0%

Rate this tool

4.8/5 (238 votes)

HEIC to JPG: The Universal Compatibility Guide

Every iPhone since iOS 11 saves photos as HEIC — Apple's high-efficiency format that packs roughly twice the quality per megabyte of a JPG. That's great for your storage, but it's a problem the moment you want to share: Windows, Android, most websites, and countless printers simply can't open a .heic file.

That's why HEIC to JPG conversion is the single most useful format change you can make. JPG has been the world's image standard for three decades, which means your converted photos will open on virtually anything — an old Windows laptop, a friend's Android phone, an online print shop, or a website contact form. And because this tool runs entirely in your browser, converting even your most private photos never requires uploading them anywhere.

📱 Universal Sharing

Every device made in the last 20 years can open a JPG. Converting to JPG ensures your memories are viewable by anyone, anywhere.

🖨️ Print Ready

Most physical photo printing kiosks and online print shops require JPEG format. HEIC.dev prepares your photos for physical albums.

🖥️ Windows Support

Open and view your iPhone photos on Windows 11 and 10 without installing any additional Microsoft Store extensions.

When Should You Convert HEIC to JPG?

HEIC's technical edge — 10-bit color and smaller files — only matters while photos stay inside Apple's ecosystem. The moment a photo needs to reach someone or somewhere outside it, JPG is the format that actually gets seen.

Convert before you email, before you upload to a website, before you send to a printer, and before you hand a phone full of photos to someone on a non-Apple device. Keep "Preserve Metadata" enabled and your JPGs will carry the same date, camera settings, and GPS coordinates as the originals.

How to Convert HEIC to JPG — 4 Simple Steps

  1. Add your HEIC files
    Click “Add files” or drag & drop HEIC/HEIF photos — batch up to 500 files at once.
  2. Set your options
    Adjust quality (85% is a great default), resize, and keep EXIF/GPS with “Preserve Metadata”.
  3. Convert
    Press “Convert all” — WebAssembly processes everything on your device, with no uploads.
  4. Download
    Save your JPG files individually or as a single ZIP.

Privacy by design: all conversion runs locally in your browser, so your photos never leave your computer.

HEIC vs JPG — Which Should You Choose?

Format File size Quality Transparency Best for
HEIC (source) ~50% smaller than JPG Excellent · 10-bit No iPhone storage & Apple ecosystem
JPG (output) Small Very good · lossy No Sharing, email, printing, web
PNG Large Lossless Yes Graphics, logos, editing
WebP Very small Excellent Yes Websites & apps

HEIC to JPG Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I need to convert HEIC to JPG if my iPhone displays the photos fine?
Your iPhone can read HEIC because Apple built the support in — but Windows, Android, most websites, and countless printers cannot. Converting to JPG makes the photo universally readable while keeping visual quality nearly identical at 85%+ settings.
What happens to my Live Photos when I convert them to JPG?
Live Photos are a still image plus a short video clip. JPG can only hold the still image, so the motion portion is dropped. To keep the clip, export the Live Photo as a video (MOV/MP4) instead.
Will converting HEIC to JPG reduce image quality?
JPG is lossy, so there is a theoretical quality reduction. In practice, converting at HEIC.dev's High Quality (85%+) setting produces results that are visually indistinguishable from the original.
How do I keep the GPS location and camera data when converting?
Enable "Preserve Metadata" in the Advanced Options before converting. Your JPGs will keep the EXIF data — date taken, camera settings, and GPS coordinates — from the original HEIC.
Can I convert hundreds of photos at once?
Yes — drag in up to 500 HEIC files at a time. Processing runs locally on your hardware and is multi-threaded, so a few hundred photos convert in seconds.
Do I need to install anything to convert HEIC to JPG on Windows?
No. HEIC.dev runs in your browser, so there is no software to install and no Microsoft Store codec to buy. It works on Windows 10, Windows 11, and even locked-down school or work PCs.
Is converting HEIC to JPG better than switching my iPhone to "Most Compatible"?
For photos you've already taken, converting is the only option — "Most Compatible" only affects new shots. And converting gives you control over quality and metadata that the iPhone setting doesn't offer.
Why is my converted JPG sometimes larger than the original HEIC?
HEIC uses far more efficient compression than JPG. Matching the same level of visual detail in a JPG often requires a larger file — that's the price of universal compatibility.
Can I use this converter for commercial photography work?
Yes. HEIC.dev is free for everyone, including professionals, with no watermarks, no account, and no limits on commercial use.
Can I convert HEIC to JPG on Android or Mac?
Yes — the tool runs in any modern browser (Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox) on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS.