HEIC to JPG Converter
Convert Apple iPhone HEIC and HEIF photos to JPG (or PNG) right in your browser — convert several at once, choose the quality, and nothing is uploaded.
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iPhone .heic / .heif · converted in your browser, never uploaded
Converts Apple HEIC/HEIF photos to JPG or PNG. The first conversion loads the decoder, so it may take a moment. Runs entirely in your browser — your photos are never uploaded.
Quick answer
HEIC is the high-efficiency photo format iPhones use by default, but many apps and websites can't open it. This tool converts HEIC and HEIF files to widely supported JPG (or PNG) entirely in your browser — you can convert a batch at once and pick the JPG quality. Because the decoding happens on your device, your photos are never uploaded, which makes it safe for personal pictures.
Formula & method
Browsers can't natively decode HEIC, so the tool loads a WebAssembly build of the libheif decoder (the same library behind many HEIC tools) to read each file, then re-encodes it as a JPEG or PNG using a quality setting you control. The first conversion loads the decoder, so it takes a moment; later files are quick. Everything stays on your device.
Examples
- Input
- IMG_1234.HEIC → JPG at 90%
- Result
- IMG_1234.jpg
- Why
- High quality with a much more compatible format.
- Input
- Drop 10 HEIC files
- Result
- 10 JPGs
- Why
- All files are queued and converted one after another.
- Input
- Convert to PNG
- Result
- A PNG file
- Why
- Choose PNG when you want no extra compression artifacts.
When to use this tool
- Sharing iPhone photos with someone on a device or app that can't open HEIC.
- Uploading photos to a site that only accepts JPG or PNG.
- Batch-converting a folder of HEIC images before editing.
Common mistakes
- Expecting instant conversion of the first file — the decoder loads once, which adds a short delay up front.
- Converting a non-HEIC file; only real .heic/.heif photos can be decoded.
- Picking PNG for photos and then wondering why the file is large — JPG is smaller for photographs.
Frequently asked questions
Why won't my computer open HEIC files?
HEIC is newer and not universally supported, especially on older Windows and many web apps. Converting to JPG makes the photo open everywhere.
Are my photos uploaded?
No. The HEIC decoder runs in your browser via WebAssembly, so the photos are processed on your device and never sent to a server.
Can I convert many files at once?
Yes. Drop in several HEIC files and they're converted in sequence, each with its own download button, plus a Download all option.
Will I lose quality?
JPG is lossy, so set a high quality (90%+) to keep it sharp, or choose PNG for a lossless result at a larger file size.
Why is the first file slow?
The decoder (about a few megabytes) loads on the first conversion. After that, conversions are fast.
Does it work on iPhone or Android?
Yes — it runs in any modern mobile or desktop browser.
Sources & references
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Provided “as is” for general information only — results may be inaccurate, so verify before you rely on them. No warranty; use at your own risk.
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