HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is Apple's default photo format on iOS and macOS. It offers better compression than JPG while maintaining quality.

Is the conversion private?

Yes. Files are uploaded over HTTPS, used only for conversion, and automatically removed. Inputs are deleted within 6–24 hours and JPG outputs within 24 hours.

What does the quality setting control?

The default of 92 keeps iPhone photos visually close to the original. Lower it to 75–85 for smaller files; values above 95 usually increase size without a visible improvement.

Why was my file rejected as an invalid HEIC?

Make sure it is a real HEIC/HEIF photo taken with an iPhone or iPad camera. Renaming a screenshot or a JPG to .heic does not change its actual format, and the upload will be rejected.

Can I convert several HEIC photos at once?

Signed-in users can batch-convert up to 5 files on the free plan and up to 100 files on a paid plan, and download all results as a single ZIP.

Is HEIC the same as HEIF?

HEIF is the image format standard, while HEIC is Apple’s common file extension for HEIF photos. People often use both names for iPhone photo files.

What happens to transparency when converting HEIC to JPG?

JPG does not support transparency. If the HEIC contains transparent pixels, the converter flattens them onto the background color you choose.

It is free to start: anonymous users get 1 conversion up to 20 MB. Free accounts receive 3 conversions that expire after 30 days, with 50 MB files and batches of 5. Paid accounts support 200 MB files and batches of 100.

HEIC to JPG Converter

Use this HEIC to JPG converter for HEIC and HEIF photos. Adjust quality, keep photos upright, remove location metadata, and download shareable JPG files.

Free to start
No app install
Keeps photos upright
Removes location metadata
JPG quality control

Upload HEIC or HEIF photos

Drop files here or click to upload

HEIC, HEIF· up to 20.0 MB per file

Files are private and deleted after conversion

Anonymous: 1 conversion up to 20 MB. Free account: 3 conversions that expire 30 days after they are granted, 50 MB files, batches of 5. Paid: 200 MB files, batches of 100.

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Why use HEIC to JPG?

Keep the efficient HEIC original for storage, and make a JPG copy when compatibility matters.

Open iPhone photos anywhere

Use JPG in Windows, Android, browsers, and photo apps that may not read HEIC.

Upload to websites and forms

Use JPG when an application, form, portal, CMS, or store rejects HEIC.

Share by email or chat

Send a familiar format that others can open without installing extra software.

Edit in more apps

Import JPG into more editors, design tools, documents, presentations, and social platforms.

How to use HEIC to JPG online

01
Upload your HEIC photo
Choose a HEIC or HEIF file, drag it into the converter, or paste it into the upload area.
02
Choose your JPG settings
Keep quality at 92 for everyday photos, lower it to 75–85 for smaller files, and choose a background color if the source has transparency.
03
Convert and download
Start the conversion, then download a JPG that is easier to open, upload, edit, and share.

Best HEIC to JPG settings

Keep the default quality of 92 for everyday photos, or choose a setting that matches how you will use the JPG.

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Need	Recommended setting	Best for
Best image quality	Quality 90–100	Photo archives, printing, product photos, and client delivery
Smaller file size	Quality 75–85	Email, forms, websites, and faster sharing
Social media upload	Quality 85–92	Posts, covers, profile photos, and ads
Website use	Quality 75–85	Blog images, CMS uploads, and product pages
Batch conversion	ZIP download when available	Multiple iPhone photos converted at once

Keep portrait photos upright: EXIF orientation is applied before conversion so portrait and landscape photos keep the correct direction.
Remove unnecessary metadata: Location and device metadata is removed from the JPG for cleaner, more private sharing.

HEIC to JPG input and output

HEIC is efficient for storing iPhone originals; JPG is easier to use across websites, devices, and apps.

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Feature	HEIC / HEIF	JPG / JPEG
Best for	iPhone photo storage	Sharing, uploading, and editing
Compatibility	Limited in some apps and sites	Works almost everywhere
File size	Usually smaller	Usually larger
Image quality	High quality, efficient compression	Adjustable lossy quality
Transparency	Possible in the container	Not supported
Recommended use	Keep the original photo	Use a compatible copy

Where to use HEIC to JPG results

A JPG copy fits more everyday workflows without replacing your HEIC original.

Windows: Open photos in more default viewers, editors, and desktop apps.
Android: View and share iPhone photos more easily across Android devices.
Email and chat: Send images that more recipients can open without extra software.
Online forms: Upload to applications and services that accept JPG but reject HEIC.
Social media: Use JPG for posts, profiles, thumbnails, ads, and uploads.
Websites and CMS: Add JPG to blogs, stores, landing pages, and website builders.

About the formats

HEIC

HEIC is the default photo format on iPhones and iPads since iOS 11. It stores images compressed with the HEVC (H.265) codec inside a HEIF container, producing files roughly half the size of an equivalent JPG.

Its compression is excellent and it supports features like 10-bit color and image sequences. The weakness is compatibility: Windows often needs paid codec extensions, most websites and upload forms reject it, and Android support is inconsistent. Converting HEIC to JPG remains the most reliable way to share iPhone photos outside the Apple ecosystem.

JPG

JPG (also written JPEG) is the most widely used lossy image format for photographs, standardized by the Joint Photographic Experts Group in 1992. Practically every camera, phone, and image application can create and open it.

Its strengths are small file sizes for photos and universal compatibility across devices, browsers, and software. The trade-offs: lossy compression introduces artifacts, there is no transparency support, and quality degrades a little more with every re-save. Use JPG for photographs; choose PNG for screenshots, logos, or anything that needs sharp edges or transparency.

Privacy and File Handling

HEIC conversion uses secure cloud processing because most browsers cannot decode HEIC reliably.

Secure transfer: Files are uploaded over HTTPS and processed only to produce the requested JPG.
Automatic deletion: Uploaded inputs are removed within 6–24 hours, and converted JPG outputs are removed within 24 hours.
No model API: This base conversion never sends your photo to an AI model API or uses it to train AI models.
Metadata removal: Location and device metadata is stripped from the JPG while orientation is normalized.
Clear limits: Anonymous users get 1 conversion; free accounts receive 3 conversions that expire 30 days after they are granted and support batches of 5; paid accounts support batches of 100.

HEIC to JPG troubleshooting

My file was rejected as an invalid HEIC: Make sure it is a real HEIC/HEIF photo taken with an iPhone or iPad camera. Screenshots are usually PNG and images saved from apps are often JPG, even if someone renamed them with a .heic extension — renaming does not change the actual format.
It asks me to sign in after one conversion: HEIC conversion runs on our servers, and anonymous visitors get 1 free server conversion. Sign in (free) to receive 3 free conversions, raise the file-size limit from 20 MB to 50 MB, and keep converting.
Is my photo stored on your servers?: Only briefly. The upload travels over HTTPS, the original is deleted within 6–24 hours, and the converted JPG is deleted within 24 hours — download it right away. Metadata such as GPS location is also stripped from the output.
Why is my JPG larger than the HEIC?: HEIC compresses photos more efficiently than JPG, so a compatible JPG copy can be larger. Lower JPG quality to 75–85 when file size matters more than maximum detail.
Why did my photo turn sideways?: iPhone photos can store rotation in EXIF metadata. The converter normalizes that orientation before removing metadata; if a damaged file still rotates, export it again from Photos and retry.

FAQ

What is HEIC?: HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is Apple's default photo format on iOS and macOS. It offers better compression than JPG while maintaining quality.
Is the conversion private?: Yes. Files are uploaded over HTTPS, used only for conversion, and automatically removed. Inputs are deleted within 6–24 hours and JPG outputs within 24 hours.
What does the quality setting control?: The default of 92 keeps iPhone photos visually close to the original. Lower it to 75–85 for smaller files; values above 95 usually increase size without a visible improvement.
Why was my file rejected as an invalid HEIC?: Make sure it is a real HEIC/HEIF photo taken with an iPhone or iPad camera. Renaming a screenshot or a JPG to .heic does not change its actual format, and the upload will be rejected.
Can I convert several HEIC photos at once?: Signed-in users can batch-convert up to 5 files on the free plan and up to 100 files on a paid plan, and download all results as a single ZIP.
Is HEIC the same as HEIF?: HEIF is the image format standard, while HEIC is Apple’s common file extension for HEIF photos. People often use both names for iPhone photo files.
What happens to transparency when converting HEIC to JPG?: JPG does not support transparency. If the HEIC contains transparent pixels, the converter flattens them onto the background color you choose.
Is HEIC to JPG free?: It is free to start: anonymous users get 1 conversion up to 20 MB. Free accounts receive 3 conversions that expire after 30 days, with 50 MB files and batches of 5. Paid accounts support 200 MB files and batches of 100.

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