HEIC to JPG
iPhone photo won't open on your PC, in a form, or anywhere else? Drop it here, get a JPG that works everywhere. The photo never leaves your device.
.heic · .heif
Decoded on your device — your photo is never uploaded.
Why iPhones use HEIC at all
HEIC stores the same photo in about half the space of JPG, which is why Apple made it the default — across a 10,000-photo library that's real storage. The trade-off is compatibility: a decade on, much of the non-Apple world still shrugs at the format. Converting the photos you need to share is the practical middle ground: keep the space savings on your phone, hand out JPGs that open anywhere.
Common questions
What is a HEIC file?
HEIC is the photo format iPhones have used by default since iOS 11 — roughly half the size of an equivalent JPG at the same quality. The catch: Windows, Android, and most websites still don't open it reliably, which is why converting to JPG is one of the most-needed image tasks on the internet.
How do I open a HEIC file on Windows?
The fastest way is converting it to JPG right here — drop the file, download the JPG, done. Alternatively Windows can open HEIC after installing Microsoft's "HEIF Image Extensions" from the Store, but converting gives you a file that works everywhere, forever.
Does converting HEIC to JPG lose quality?
Slightly, in theory — JPG re-encodes the image — but at the 90% default quality the difference is invisible in normal use. You can raise quality to 95%+ for archival copies (larger files) or lower it to shrink them.
Are my iPhone photos uploaded to your server?
No. The HEIC decoder runs inside your browser; the photo is decoded and re-encoded on your own device. Nothing is transmitted — your camera roll stays private.
How do I stop my iPhone taking HEIC photos?
Settings → Camera → Formats → choose Most Compatible. Your iPhone will shoot JPG from then on (at roughly double the storage per photo).