HEIC to JPG - Convert iPhone Photos, Free
Convert HEIC or HEIF photos from an iPhone into JPG or PNG so they open anywhere, entirely in your browser. Nothing is uploaded - the conversion happens locally and works on a whole batch at once.
Maintained by Hirantha Sandaruwan Lakshan. Updated 31 July 2026.
How it works
Each photo is decoded using your browser's native image support first - Safari can already read HEIC directly. Only if that fails does a small decoder load to handle it instead, so most visits never need to download anything extra.
The decoded photo is drawn to a canvas and re-encoded as JPG or PNG at the quality you choose, with the original orientation preserved so portrait photos don't come out sideways.
A whole batch of photos can be converted in one go, downloading as a single zip file when there's more than one.
Worked examples
Opening iPhone photos on Windows
Older versions of Windows Photos can't open HEIC files at all - convert a batch to JPG first and they open normally.
Uploading a photo to a site that rejects HEIC
Many web forms and older platforms only accept JPG or PNG - convert the photo first, then upload the result.
Sharing photos with someone on an older phone
Convert a batch of HEIC photos to JPG before sending them to someone whose device or app doesn't support HEIC.
Frequently asked questions
Why does my iPhone save photos as HEIC in the first place?
HEIC compresses more efficiently than JPG at the same visual quality, so it saves storage space - but far fewer apps and older devices can open it.
Will this work on Live Photos or bursts?
Only the main image is converted - the motion or burst frames aren't included in the JPG or PNG output.
Does converting lose quality?
JPG is a lossy format, so there's some quality loss at lower quality settings - raise the quality slider for a closer match to the original, or choose PNG for a lossless result.
Is my photo uploaded anywhere?
No, decoding and re-encoding both happen locally in your browser tab.
Can I convert several HEIC photos at once?
Yes, drop in a batch and each is converted in turn.
Will the photo keep its date and location data?
No. Conversion redraws the image, which leaves the metadata behind - useful if you're sharing the photo, inconvenient if you were relying on the timestamps.
Why can't Windows open HEIC files?
HEIC uses patent-encumbered HEVC compression, so Windows doesn't ship the decoder by default and asks you to buy an extension. That's the single most common reason people need this conversion.
How do I stop my iPhone saving HEIC in the first place?
Settings, then Camera, then Formats, then choose 'Most Compatible'. New photos are saved as JPEG from that point on, at the cost of slightly larger files.
Sources & references
Updated Jul 31, 2026