HEIC to JPEG — Open iPhone Photos Anywhere
Convert iPhone HEIC photos to JPEG for universal compatibility across Windows, Android, and web services — entirely in your browser.
Drop HEIC files here or click to select
.heic, .heif (multiple files)
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Format comparison
HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is a high-efficiency photo format commonly used on iPhone and iPad. It often produces smaller files, but compatibility varies across apps and platforms.
Pros
- ✓ Efficient compression for photos
- ✓ HEIF container features (metadata, sequences)
- ✓ Common default on Apple devices
Cons
- ✗ Compatibility can be limited in some apps/browsers
- ✗ May require extra codecs on some platforms (e.g., Windows)
JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) is the most widely used image format, ideal for photographs and images with gradients.
Pros
- ✓ Universal compatibility
- ✓ Adjustable compression
- ✓ Great for photos
Cons
- ✗ Lossy compression degrades quality
- ✗ No transparency support
When to Convert HEIC to JPEG
Use this when you need iPhone photos to open reliably on Windows/Android or in various services. Converting HEIC to JPEG improves compatibility.
Technical Format Details
HEIC Technical Specifications
Technical details
HEIC/HEIF is commonly used for photos on iPhone and iPad. It can keep file sizes smaller, but compatibility varies across Windows, browsers, and editing tools.
Good for
- On-device photo storage: Efficient photo saving- Keeping metadata: Managing capture info alongside the image
Notes
- Compatibility: You may need JPEG/PNG/WebP for sharing and uploads- Environment differences: Decoding and conversion behavior depends on browser/platform support
Reference: Apple: HEIF/HEVC
JPEG Technical Specifications
Technical details
JPEG is a lossy format optimized for photos. Lower quality settings reduce file size, but can introduce artifacts around edges and text.
Good for
- Photos: Natural images with gradients- Sharing: Maximum compatibility
Notes
- Re-encoding: Repeated saves accumulate artifacts (use PNG for editing intermediates)- Transparency: Not supported
Reference: JPEG Committee
How to Use
Add files
Drop or click to select your HEIC files (multiple supported)
Confirm output
Default is JPEG. You can change to another supported output format if needed.
Adjust options
Set quality, resize, and metadata options only if you need them.
Convert & download
Download each file, or download everything as a ZIP for batch outputs.
FAQ
Why does iPhone save photos as HEIC?
HEIC achieves roughly half the file size of JPEG at similar quality, saving iPhone storage. However, it isn't always natively supported on Windows/ Android.
Does HEIC to JPEG conversion lose quality?
JPEG uses lossy compression, so there is some quality reduction. Setting quality to 90–95 keeps the difference virtually imperceptible.
What happens to location and other metadata?
Turn "Keep Exif" ON to preserve capture date, camera info, and GPS. Turn it OFF before social sharing if you want to strip location data.
Can I convert multiple files at once?
Yes. You can select multiple files, convert them in one run, and download each file individually. For multiple outputs, you can also download everything as a ZIP. For very large batches, splitting into smaller runs is more stable.
Are my images uploaded to a server?
No. Conversion runs locally in your browser, and your images are not sent to an external server.
What if conversion fails or is slow?
Some formats (like HEIC/HEIF) depend on browser support. If it fails, try another browser, reduce the number of files, or resize before converting.
Why do colors sometimes shift after conversion?
Differences in decoding/encoding and color handling can cause small shifts. For critical images, compare the output against the original.
When to use lossless vs lossy?
Use lossless formats (e.g., PNG) for editing intermediates, and lossy formats (JPEG/WebP/AVIF) for distribution outputs. Choose based on your quality tolerance.
References
- Apple: HEIF/HEVC
Official operational reference for HEIC/HEIF behavior.
- W3C: PNG 3rd Edition
Official PNG/APNG specification reference.
- AOM: AVIF Specification
Normative AVIF container and coding behavior.
- JPEG Committee
Primary standards source for JPEG and JPEG XL.
- Google Developers: WebP
Reference for WebP encoding and support behavior.
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