HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is a photo format used by Apple on iPhones and iPads since iOS 11. It stores images at roughly half the file size of JPG with the same visual quality, but it's not widely supported on Windows or Android devices.

How do I convert HEIC to JPG?

Simply drag and drop your HEIC files onto the upload area above, or click to select them. The converter processes them instantly in your browser and you can download the JPG files individually or all at once.

Are my photos safe? Do you upload them to a server?

Yes, completely safe. All conversion happens directly in your browser using WebAssembly technology. Your photos never leave your device and are never uploaded to any server.

Is there a limit on how many files I can convert?

There is no hard limit on the number of files. You can convert entire batches at once. Performance depends on your device's processing power, but most modern phones and computers handle dozens of images quickly.

Why can't I open HEIC files on my PC or Windows computer?

Windows does not natively support HEIC unless you install a codec from the Microsoft Store. Converting to JPG is the easiest way to make your iPhone photos universally compatible with Windows, social media, and most photo apps.

Does converting HEIC to JPG reduce image quality?

We use a quality setting of 92% by default, which is visually lossless for most purposes. You can adjust the quality slider before converting. JPG is a lossy format, but at high quality settings the difference is imperceptible.

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Is it safe to convert HEIC online?

With most online converters, your photos are uploaded to a remote server — meaning your private images are transmitted over the internet and stored, at least temporarily, on someone else's hardware.

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What is HEIC?

HEIC stands for High Efficiency Image Container. Apple introduced it as the default photo format on iPhones and iPads with iOS 11 in 2017. It uses the HEIF standard to store images at roughly half the file size of a JPG — without any noticeable loss in quality.

A HEIC photo from your iPhone is typically 2–4 MB, whereas the same image saved as JPG might be 5–8 MB. That space saving matters when you have thousands of photos.

Why convert HEIC to JPG or PNG?

Despite HEIC's advantages, most non-Apple software does not support it natively. Windows PCs, Android phones, many web services, and older photo editors cannot open HEIC files without installing additional software.

JPG works everywhere and keeps file sizes small. PNG is the right choice when you need transparency or pixel-perfect quality — for design assets, screenshots or logos.

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Use in design tools like Figma, Photoshop and Canva
PNG for lossless quality, JPG for smaller files

Frequently asked questions

: HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is the default photo format on iPhones since iOS 11. It delivers excellent image quality at a smaller file size than JPG, but isn't universally supported outside of Apple's ecosystem.
: Completely safe. All conversion runs inside your browser. No file is ever sent to any server. We have no access to your photos. Close the tab and every trace of your files is gone.
: There is no enforced limit. You can convert entire batches at once. Performance depends on your device, but most modern phones and computers handle dozens of images without slowing down.
: At the default quality setting of 92%, the conversion is visually lossless for everyday use. JPG is a lossy format, but at high quality settings the difference is imperceptible. You can adjust the quality slider before converting.
: Windows doesn't include HEIC support by default. You can install the HEVC Video Extensions from the Microsoft Store, or simply convert your photos to JPG — which works natively on every operating system without any add-ons.
: Yes. Open this page in Safari on your iPhone, tap the upload area, and select photos from your library. The conversion runs directly on your iPhone with no upload needed.