HEIC to JPG Converter

Converts Apple HEIC/HEIF photos to universally compatible JPEG format. iPhones and iPads save photos in HEIC format by default since iOS 11, which offers better compression but isn't supported by all devices and software. Convert to JPG for universal compatibility.

What is it used for?

Making iPhone photos viewable on Windows PCs and older Android devices
Uploading iPhone photos to websites that don't support HEIC
Sharing photos via email without format compatibility issues
Editing iPhone photos in software that doesn't support HEIC
Printing iPhone photos at services that require JPEG format

Step-by-Step Guide

Click the upload area or drag and drop your HEIC file
Adjust JPEG quality if needed (default 90 provides excellent quality)
Click 'Convert to .JPG' to start conversion
Preview the JPEG result
Click Download to save the JPG file

How it works

Upload your HEIC/HEIF file and click Convert. The wasm-vips library decodes the HEIC image and re-encodes it as JPEG with adjustable quality. All processing happens in your browser.

Tips & Best Practices

Quality 90 is the sweet spot for HEIC to JPG - virtually no visible difference
HEIC files are typically 40-50% smaller than equivalent JPEGs
Converting HEIC to JPG will increase file size due to JPEG's less efficient compression

Frequently Asked Questions

Why can't I open HEIC files on my Windows PC?

HEIC is Apple's default photo format since iOS 11. Windows 10/11 requires installing the HEVC Video Extensions ($0.99) to view HEIC files. Converting to JPEG avoids this entirely.

Will I lose quality converting HEIC to JPG?

There is minimal quality loss at the default quality 90 setting. HEIC is a lossy format too, so the original already has some compression artifacts. The difference is imperceptible to the eye.

How do I stop my iPhone from saving in HEIC?

Go to Settings > Camera > Formats and select 'Most Compatible'. This saves photos as JPEG instead of HEIC, but files will be larger.

Can I convert multiple HEIC files at once?

Currently this tool processes one file at a time. Upload each HEIC file individually for conversion.

Privacy & Security

This tool uses wasm-vips (libvips compiled to WebAssembly). The WASM binary (~5MB) is downloaded on first use and cached by your browser. All image processing happens locally on your device - your images are never uploaded to any server. This makes it safe for sensitive, private, or confidential images.

HEIC to JPG Converter

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