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HEIC to JPG

Convert iPhone HEIC photos to standard JPG images.

Your files never leave your device.

90%

90% keeps photos looking identical. Lower it for smaller files. Changes apply instantly.

Converting HEIC photos can take a few seconds per photo on older phones.

When to use it

Use HEIC to JPG when a photo from an iPhone or iPad won’t open or upload somewhere else. Common examples are job and visa application sites, online shops, older versions of Windows, printing services, and photo editors that only accept JPG. JPG works on virtually every device and website, so converting solves the problem in one step.

How to convert HEIC to JPG

  1. Tap Choose images, or drag your HEIC or HEIF photos onto the box. You can convert many at once.
  2. Wait while the photos are converted. Each one takes a second or two, a little longer on older phones.
  3. Check the list of converted photos, with the size of each.
  4. Change Image quality if you want smaller files. Changes apply instantly.
  5. Press Download. Several photos come together in one ZIP file named heic-to-jpg.zip.

On an iPhone, choosing photos from the Photos app may already give the site a JPG. Converting is needed when you have actual .heic files, for example ones copied to a computer or downloaded from iCloud.

A worked example

You copied 25 holiday photos from your iPhone to a Windows laptop, and the online print shop rejects them. Drag all 25 .heic files onto the box. After about a minute you have 25 JPGs at 90% quality, typically 2 to 4 MB each. Download the ZIP, unzip it, and upload the JPGs to the print shop.

Choosing the quality

  • 90% (default): looks identical to the original. Best for printing and keeping.
  • 75 to 80%: about half the file size; ideal for email and web uploads.
  • 60%: small files for quick sharing, with slight softness on close inspection.

If you need files under a strict limit, convert first and then use Compress Image to KB.

Tips

  • Convert in batches of 20 to 50 photos on phones to keep things quick.
  • Keep your HEIC originals. They’re smaller and contain extra information like depth data.
  • Rename the ZIP after downloading if you convert several batches, so they don’t overwrite each other.

Common mistakes

  • Renaming .heic to .jpg. Changing the file name doesn’t change the format inside; the file still won’t open. Always convert it.
  • Lowering quality to 30 or 40% to save space. Faces and skies become blotchy. Resize the photo instead.
  • Expecting the location data to be kept. If you need it for a photo library, keep the original HEIC files.

Private by design

Your photos are converted on your own device. Nothing is uploaded, so personal pictures stay private.

Make the JPGs smaller with Compress Image, change their size with Resize Image, or put them into a document with Image to PDF.

Frequently asked questions

What is a HEIC file?

HEIC (also called HEIF) is the photo format iPhones and iPads use by default since iOS 11. It stores photos at about half the size of JPG, but many websites, Windows programs and older devices can't open it.

Will the JPG look worse than the original?

At the default 90% quality the difference isn't visible. The JPG file will be larger than the HEIC, because JPG is a less efficient format, not because anything was added.

Does converting keep the photo's location and date?

No. The converted JPG doesn't carry over the hidden details stored in the HEIC, such as GPS location and camera settings. That's often a plus when you share photos publicly.

What about Live Photos?

A Live Photo's still image converts normally. The short video part is a separate file and isn't included in the JPG.

How do I stop my iPhone making HEIC photos?

Go to Settings, Camera, Formats and choose Most Compatible. New photos will then be saved as JPG, though they'll take up more space.

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