HEIC to JPG Converter

Convert HEIC photos to JPG entirely in your browser — nothing uploads, there are no file-size or count limits, and you can batch-convert and download everything as a ZIP.

  • 100% in your browser
  • No upload, no signup
  • No size or count limit
  • Keeps EXIF date & GPS

Why Convert HEIC to JPG?

Since iOS 11 launched in 2017, iPhones and iPads save photos as HEIC by default because the format stores the same picture at roughly half the file size. The catch is compatibility: HEIC opens natively only inside Apple's ecosystem. The moment you try to use that photo somewhere else, you hit a wall — and that is exactly when you need to convert HEIC to JPG.

Windows won't preview a HEIC without an extra codec, most Android phones can't open one at all, older versions of Photoshop and Office reject it, and countless upload forms — job portals, government sites, print labs, marketplaces — only accept JPG. JPG is the most universally supported image format on earth, which is why turning HEIC into JPG is usually the fastest way to make a photo actually usable.

Think of it as a small, worthwhile trade. HEIC saves storage on your iPhone; JPG saves you the headache of a file that won't open anywhere else. This converter does that swap in seconds, in your browser, without uploading a single photo.

What Is a HEIC File (and What Is JPG)?

HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is Apple's default photo format based on the HEIF standard. It stores the same image quality as JPG at roughly half the file size — but far fewer devices and apps can open it.

JPG (also written JPEG) is the decades-old image format that every browser, operating system, editor and website understands. It uses lossy compression, which means it discards a little data to keep files small — at sensible quality settings the loss is invisible to the eye.

When you convert HEIC to JPG you trade a small amount of file size for universal compatibility. For sharing, uploading, printing or editing on non-Apple software, that trade is almost always the right call. If you ever need transparency or perfectly lossless output, PNG is the better target — but for photographs, JPG is the practical standard.

How to Convert HEIC to JPG in 3 Steps

There is no software to install and nothing to sign up for. Here is how to convert HEIC to JPG from any device with a modern browser.

1

Add your HEIC files

Drag your photos — or a whole folder — onto the box above, or click to browse. Everything stays on your device; nothing is uploaded to a server.

2

Choose quality & keep EXIF

Leave quality at 92 for a JPG that looks identical to the original, or lower it to shrink the file. Keep the EXIF toggle on to preserve capture date, camera and GPS.

3

Convert and download

Click Convert to JPG, then download each image — or grab them all in one ZIP. Converting hundreds of photos is fine: there is no server, so there is no batch limit.

Pro tip: Stop the problem at the source. On your iPhone, open Settings → Camera → Formats → Most Compatible and the camera will shoot JPG from now on — no conversion needed for future photos.

Convert HEIC to JPG on Windows, Mac & iPhone

The same browser tool works everywhere. Here is what it solves on each platform.

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On Windows 10 & 11

Windows can't open HEIC without buying the HEVC/HEIF codec from the Microsoft Store, and even then it won't batch-convert. This page converts HEIC to JPG on Windows right in the browser — no codec purchase, no install.

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On Mac

Preview can export one file at a time, but for a batch HEIC to JPG on Mac without fiddling with Automator, just drop the whole folder here and download the results as a ZIP.

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On iPhone & Android

It runs in Safari and Chrome on the phone itself, so you can convert HEIC to JPG on iPhone with no app to install — and the photos never leave your device.

HEIC to JPG: PDFtoPNG vs Upload-Based Converters

Most HEIC to JPG converters upload your photos to a server. Here is how an in-browser tool compares. We're honest about the trade-offs.

PDFtoPNG (this tool)Typical online converter
Where files are processedYour browser (on-device)Uploaded to their servers
File size limitNone3 MB – 2 GB (often gated)
Batch / count limitNone20 – 200, or paywalled
Download all as ZIPYesRarely
Keeps EXIF (date / GPS)Yes (toggle)Often stripped
Account / signupNeverOften required for full quality
Works offlineYes, after first loadNo
CostFreeFree tier + paid limits

Cloud converters do have their place — server-side OCR and exotic format support are things a browser can't easily match. But for plain HEIC to JPG, the fastest and most private option is the one where the file never leaves your device.

After Converting: Next Steps

Once your photos are JPGs they slot into everything. If the files are still larger than you'd like, drop the quality slider a few points before converting — JPG at 80 is dramatically smaller and still looks great for the web and email.

Need the photos inside a document instead of as loose images? Bundle them into a single shareable file, or pull images back out of a PDF whenever you need them. Every one of these tools runs in the same private, browser-only way.

Your Photos Never Leave Your Device

Every other HEIC to JPG converter in the top search results uploads your files to a server and asks you to trust a promise that they'll be deleted later. This tool removes the need for that promise entirely: your photos are decoded and converted by your own browser using WebAssembly.

Because nothing is uploaded, there's no server cost to pass on, no size cap to enforce, and no queue — and the tool keeps working even if your connection drops after the page loads.

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On-device only

Conversion happens in your browser. No photo is ever sent to us or anyone else.

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No limits

No file-size cap and no batch limit, because there's no server doing the work.

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Nothing stored

We can't keep what we never receive. Close the tab and every trace is gone.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this HEIC to JPG converter really free?
Yes — completely free with no signup, no watermark and no daily limit. Because the conversion runs in your browser instead of on our servers, there's no per-file cost for us to pass on to you.
Do my photos get uploaded anywhere?
No. Your HEIC files are decoded and converted entirely on your own device using WebAssembly. They never touch a server, which is why there are no size or count limits — and why it still works offline after the page loads.
Will converting HEIC to JPG reduce the quality?
At the default quality of 92, the JPG is visually identical to the original for everyday use. JPG is lossy, so very low settings will show artifacts — keep quality at 85 or above to be safe.
Can I batch convert many HEIC files at once?
Yes. Add as many HEIC photos as you like — or drag a whole folder — convert them in one pass, and download everything as a single ZIP. There's no 20, 30 or 200-file cap that upload-based tools impose.
Does the converted JPG keep EXIF data like date and GPS?
Yes, when the Keep EXIF metadata toggle is on, the capture date, camera model and location are carried into the JPG. Many converters silently strip this — turn the toggle off only if you want the metadata removed for privacy.
How do I convert HEIC to JPG on Windows 11?
Just open this page in your browser and drop the files in — no HEVC/HEIF codec purchase from the Microsoft Store required. It works exactly the same on Windows 10.
Why does my iPhone save photos as HEIC instead of JPG?
iPhones use HEIC by default because it stores the same quality at about half the size. To make your camera shoot JPG from now on, go to Settings → Camera → Formats → Most Compatible.
What's the difference between HEIC, HEIF and JPEG?
HEIF is the underlying standard; HEIC is Apple's .heic implementation of it. JPEG (.jpg) is the decades-old universal format. This tool converts .heic and .heif input into .jpg output.

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