Convert HEIC to JPG: what to know
iPhone photos arrive as HEIC, but most websites, Windows apps and printers want JPG. HEIC is the photo format iPhones use by default, about half the size of a JPG at similar quality. JPG is the most widely supported photo format, with small files and adjustable compression.
What changes when you convert HEIC to JPG
- Both HEIC and JPG are lossy formats, so converting re-compresses the data once more. Choose the highest quality setting to keep the loss invisible, and keep your original file.
- Camera information such as the capture date is generally retained, but share-sensitive details like location can be inside the file, so strip them before posting publicly.
- Expect a larger file. HEIC is a more efficient format, so the same picture as JPG typically takes about 1.3 to 2 times the space.
How to convert HEIC to JPG
- Drop your HEIC file(s) onto the upload area, or click it to browse.
- JPG is already selected as the output format. Pick a quality level if you want a different balance of size and detail.
- Press Convert, then download each JPG file or all of them together as a ZIP.
HEIC vs JPG at a glance
| HEIC | JPG | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | storing many photos on a phone | photos, web uploads, email and forms |
| Compression | Lossy | Lossy |
| Transparency | No | No |
| Watch out for | Windows, many websites and printers cannot open it without a converter | it has no transparency and loses a little detail every time it is re-saved |
Frequently asked questions
Is the HEIC to JPG converter really free?
Yes. There is no daily limit: convert as many files as you like, up to 200 MB per task (one file or several together), with no sign-up and no watermark.
Will I lose quality when I convert HEIC to JPG?
Both HEIC and JPG are lossy formats, so converting re-compresses the data once more. Choose the highest quality setting to keep the loss invisible, and keep your original file.
When should I use JPG instead of HEIC?
JPG is the most widely supported photo format, with small files and adjustable compression. It is best for photos, web uploads, email and forms. Keep in mind that it has no transparency and loses a little detail every time it is re-saved. HEIC is the photo format iPhones use by default, about half the size of a JPG at similar quality, best for storing many photos on a phone.
Do you keep my files?
No. Files are processed automatically and returned to you; we do not store them, and we never view or share them.
Can I convert many HEIC files at once?
Yes. Drop several HEIC files together (or a whole folder) and download the JPG results one by one or as a single ZIP.
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