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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How to convert HEIC to JPG

Three steps. No software to install. Works on any device.

Select your HEIC files

Drag and drop your HEIC photos onto the upload area, or click to browse your device. You can select multiple files at once for batch conversion.
Choose format and quality

Pick JPG for universal compatibility and smaller file sizes, or PNG for lossless quality. Drag the quality slider to find the right balance.
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Files convert inside your browser in seconds. Download them one by one, or grab everything at once as a single ZIP archive.

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.

Convert HEIC works differently. All processing happens inside your own browser using WebAssembly. Your files never leave your device. There is no server, no upload, no risk. Close the tab and every trace of your files disappears.

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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.

Share freely on Windows, Android, Linux
Upload to social media without issues
Use in design tools like Figma, Photoshop and Canva
PNG for lossless quality, JPG for smaller files

HEIC vs JPG vs PNG — at a glance

Feature	HEIC	JPG	PNG
File size	Smallest	Small	Large
Image quality	Excellent	Good (lossy)	Perfect (lossless)
Windows support	Needs codec	Native	Native
Transparency	No	No	Yes
Web & social media	Limited	Universal	Universal
HDR support	Yes	No	No
Best for	iPhone storage	Sharing & web	Design & screenshots

How-To

How to Open iPhone Photos on Windows

When you copy photos from an iPhone to a Windows PC, you may find they arrive with blank icons and won't open in any viewer. This isn't a transfer error — it's a format problem. iPhones running iOS 11 or later save photos in HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) format by default, and Windows has no built-in decoder for this format.

The simplest fix requires nothing installed. Open convertheic.app in any browser on your Windows PC, drag your HEIC files onto the upload area, choose JPG as the output format, and download the converted files. The entire process runs inside your browser — no files are uploaded to any server, and there is no file size limit.

For a permanent solution, change your iPhone's camera format: go to Settings → Camera → Formats and select Most Compatible. Your iPhone will then save all new photos as JPG instead of HEIC. Files will be slightly larger, but they'll open on any Windows PC, Android phone, or website without conversion.

Two additional options are available for users who prefer a system-level fix: installing the free HEIF Image Extensions from the Microsoft Store adds native HEIC viewing support to Windows Photos and File Explorer, while users already syncing through iCloud can install iCloud for Windows, which handles HEIC conversion automatically when browsing photos in File Explorer.

Read the complete guide — all four methods →

Comparison

JPG vs PNG: Which Format Should You Choose?

When converting a HEIC photo from your iPhone, you'll need to choose between JPG and PNG. For most photos destined for everyday sharing, JPG is the right answer. JPG uses lossy compression that, at 90% quality or above, is visually indistinguishable from the original. Files are typically 3–10 times smaller than equivalent PNGs, making them faster to share, upload, and store in large quantities.

JPG is universally supported — every device, browser, photo viewer, and social platform handles it without exception. It's the correct choice for sharing photos by email, posting to Instagram or Facebook, publishing on a website, or sending to print.

PNG is a lossless format that preserves every pixel of the original image exactly. This matters in three specific situations: when the image needs a transparent background (logos, product cutouts, icons placed on coloured backgrounds), when you're saving a screenshot where text sharpness is critical, or when you plan to edit the image extensively in Photoshop, Figma, or another design tool before finalising it. Repeated saving as JPG causes quality loss to accumulate; PNG avoids this entirely.

The practical rule: choose JPG for any photo you're sharing or publishing. Choose PNG when you specifically need transparency, perfect sharpness on text, or a lossless archive before editing.

Read the full comparison →

Frequently asked questions

: Windows doesn't include HEIC support by default. iPhone photos are saved in HEIC format, which Windows can't open without installing extra software. Converting to JPG is the quickest fix — it works natively on every Windows PC without any add-ons.
: 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.
: 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.
: Go to Settings → Camera → Formats and select Most Compatible. Your iPhone will then save new photos as JPG instead of HEIC. This uses slightly more storage but ensures your photos open everywhere without conversion.
: HEIF (High Efficiency Image Format) is the international standard for high-efficiency image storage. HEIC is Apple's specific implementation of that standard for single still images. In practice the terms are often used interchangeably, and both .heic and .heif files can be converted here.
: Choose JPG for photos you want to share, email, upload to social media, or print — it produces smaller files that work everywhere. Choose PNG when you need perfect lossless quality, for example before editing the image further in Photoshop, Figma, or another design tool.