Add your HEIC photos
Drop one or many .heic/.heif files straight from an iPhone or iPad export, AirDrop or cable transfer.
Convert
HEIC to JPG converter (browser-based)
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or choose a file from your deviceConvert HEIC images shot on iPhone or iPad to JPG locally, using native browser decoding or a built-in fallback.
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How it works
Three steps from start to finish.
Let the browser decode them
The tool uses native browser decoding where available, with a bundled fallback converter for browsers that can't read HEIC.
Download universal JPGs
Export single files or a zip of the whole batch as standard JPGs that open anywhere.
Use cases
Where this tool earns its keep.
Sharing iPhone photos with Windows or Android users
Many non-Apple devices and older apps can't open HEIC directly — convert to JPG so recipients can view photos without extra software.
Uploading to platforms that reject HEIC
Some web forms, marketplaces and content systems don't accept .heic uploads — convert first so the upload simply works.
Archiving photos in a universal format
JPG remains the most broadly compatible photo format for long-term storage, printing services and cross-platform backups.
Preparing images for editing tools without HEIC support
Many editing and design applications expect JPG or PNG input — convert before importing iPhone photos into a project.
Tips
Get the most out of it.
Works locally
Unsupported native decoders fall back to the bundled HEIC converter.
Convert multiple shots
Add multiple HEIC images and download completed outputs as a zip.
Strip metadata
HEIC often carries GPS, device and timestamps.
Common mistakes
Avoid these before you export.
Assuming every device opens HEIC
HEIC is Apple's default photo format since iOS 11, but plenty of Windows PCs, Android phones, browsers and older apps still can't open it without conversion.
Skipping a metadata check before sharing
iPhone photos often carry GPS coordinates, device model and timestamps in their metadata. Run Strip Metadata after converting if you're sharing photos publicly.
Converting one file at a time
If you have a whole camera roll export, add the full batch at once — the tool processes and zips them together instead of requiring repeated single-file passes.
FAQ
Questions people ask about this tool.
Why won't my HEIC photos open on my computer?
HEIC is a relatively newer format that many non-Apple systems and older software versions don't support natively. Converting to JPG sidesteps the issue entirely — JPG opens virtually everywhere.
Does converting HEIC to JPG reduce photo quality?
There's some re-encoding involved since the formats use different compression, but at typical quality settings the difference is not visible to the eye in normal viewing.
Can I convert my whole camera roll export at once?
Yes — add multiple HEIC files or a folder, and the tool converts and bundles them into a single downloadable zip of JPGs.