HEIC to JPG Converter
Convert iPhone HEIC photos to universally compatible JPG
What is HEIC to JPG conversion?
HEIC is Apple's default photo format on iPhone and iPad, offering excellent compression and quality. However, many Windows apps, websites, and printing services cannot open HEIC files. Converting to JPG gives you a universally compatible photo that opens everywhere, with EXIF metadata and orientation preserved.
Why convert HEIC to JPG?
- JPG opens on every device, app, printer, and website without any special software
- Share iPhone photos with Windows users and Android devices without compatibility issues
- Upload photos to social media, e-commerce, and CMS platforms that reject HEIC
- Email and messaging apps handle JPG reliably without conversion failures
What is the difference between HEIC and JPG?
The table below compares HEIC vs JPG across key format characteristics.
| Feature | HEIC | JPG |
|---|---|---|
| File extension | .heic | .jpg |
| Compression type | Lossy | Lossy |
| Transparency support | Yes (alpha) | No |
| Animation support | Yes | No |
| File size | Smaller | Moderate |
| Best use case | iPhone photography | Photographs |
| Browser support | Apple ecosystem | Universal |
Choose HEIC for iphone photography. Choose JPG for photographs.
How to convert HEIC to JPG
Upload your HEIC image
Click the upload area above or drag and drop your HEIC file onto the converter.
Click "Convert to JPG"
The conversion runs instantly in the cloud at high quality. No software installation required.
Download your JPG file
Click the Download button to save your converted JPG image directly to your device.
Frequently asked questions
Why does my iPhone take HEIC photos instead of JPG?
Apple switched to HEIC by default in iOS 11 because it produces photos that are roughly half the size of equivalent JPG files at the same quality. You can change this in Settings > Camera > Formats, but converting after the fact is often more practical.
Is quality lost when converting HEIC to JPG?
Minimal quality loss at high settings. This tool converts at 90% quality, which is visually indistinguishable from the original for most photos. The original HEIC file itself may already have some lossy compression.
Is my photo orientation preserved after conversion?
Yes. This converter reads the EXIF orientation data from the HEIC file and embeds it in the JPG, so your photo will display correctly in any app.
What is the main difference between HEIC and JPG?
HEIC uses modern compression for smaller files on Apple devices. JPG has universal compatibility across all platforms, browsers, and applications.