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HEIC to JPG Converter

Convert iPhone HEIC photos to universally compatible JPEG format. Works in Safari on Apple devices. Free, no upload, completely private.

What is HEIC and why can't Windows open it?

HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is Apple's default photo format used by iPhones and iPads since iOS 11. It uses HEVC (H.265) compression, producing files roughly 50% smaller than JPEG at equivalent quality. However, HEIC is not natively supported on Windows 10 (without a paid codec), most Android devices, and many desktop applications.

Browser support for HEIC conversion

Important: HEIC decoding requires platform-level support. This tool can convert HEIC files when used in Safari on macOS or iOS, since Apple's operating system provides the HEIC codec. On Windows or Android, the browser cannot decode HEIC files — in that case, you'll see an error. The most reliable approach for Windows users is to enable HEIC compatibility on the iPhone itself (Settings → Camera → Formats → Most Compatible).

Alternative: convert HEIC on your iPhone

The easiest solution for Windows users is to configure the iPhone to shoot in JPEG instead of HEIC: go to Settings → Camera → Formats → select "Most Compatible." This saves photos as JPEG automatically, eliminating the need for conversion entirely.

Frequently asked questions

HEIC decoding requires the HEVC codec which is built into Apple's operating system (macOS and iOS) but not available in Windows browsers by default. This tool works correctly in Safari on Mac or iPhone. For Windows, the simplest solutions are: (1) use the iPhone's "Most Compatible" camera setting to shoot JPEG instead, (2) use Apple's iCloud.com to download photos as JPEG, or (3) install the HEIF Image Extensions from the Microsoft Store.
Open this page in Safari on your iPhone, then tap the upload button and select your HEIC photo from Photos. The tool will convert it to JPG in your browser. Alternatively, you can AirDrop the HEIC to a Mac and convert it there. The simplest long-term fix is to set your camera to shoot in JPEG: Settings → Camera → Formats → Most Compatible.
Yes — HEIC achieves the same visual quality as JPEG at roughly half the file size, thanks to the more efficient HEVC codec. However, this efficiency comes at the cost of compatibility. For photos you want to share widely or use in non-Apple software, converting to JPG is the practical choice.
Some quality loss occurs because JPEG uses a different, less efficient compression algorithm. At quality 92 (this tool's default), the JPEG output is visually excellent and the loss is imperceptible under normal viewing conditions. Only at very high zoom levels on detailed photos might you notice subtle differences.