HEIC to JPG Converter
Convert your HEIC and HEIF photos to JPG, PNG, or WebP format instantly in your browser. Batch convert multiple iPhone photos at once with adjustable quality. All processing is 100% private — your files never leave your device.
Drag & drop HEIC/HEIF files here, or click to browse
Accepts .heic and .heif files — multiple files supportedHow to Convert HEIC to JPG
Converting HEIC files to JPG is simple with this browser-based tool. Click the upload area or drag and drop your HEIC or HEIF files directly onto the page. You can select multiple files at once for batch conversion. Adjust the quality slider to control the output file size — higher quality means larger files but better image fidelity. Choose your preferred output format (JPG, PNG, or WebP) and click Convert All. Each converted image will display a before-and-after preview with file size comparison, and you can download them individually or all at once as a ZIP file.
The entire conversion process happens locally in your browser using JavaScript. Your photos are never uploaded to any server, making this tool completely safe for personal, private, or confidential images. There is no file size limit, no watermark, and no registration required.
Why iPhones Use HEIC Format
Apple adopted HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) as the default photo format starting with iOS 11 in 2017. HEIC uses the HEVC (H.265) codec to compress images, achieving roughly 50% smaller file sizes compared to JPEG at the same visual quality. This means your iPhone can store approximately twice as many photos in the same amount of storage space. HEIC also supports features that JPEG cannot, including 16-bit color depth, transparency, and the ability to store multiple images in a single file (used for Live Photos and burst shots).
While HEIC is superior technically, it is not universally supported. Windows computers, older Android devices, many web platforms, email clients, and social media upload forms still expect JPEG files. This creates friction when sharing iPhone photos, which is exactly why a HEIC to JPG converter is essential for many users.
HEIC vs JPG Quality Comparison
When converting HEIC to JPG, some quality loss is inevitable because JPEG uses a different compression algorithm. However, at quality settings of 85 to 95, the difference is virtually imperceptible to the human eye. A typical 3 MB HEIC photo from an iPhone converts to a 1 to 2 MB JPG at quality 92, which is an excellent balance between file size and visual fidelity. For web use where file size matters more, quality 75 to 85 produces very good results with smaller files. The quality slider in this tool lets you find the perfect balance for your specific needs.
Typical File Size Comparison
iPhone 15 Pro photo: ~2.5 MB (HEIC) → ~1.5 MB (JPG at Q92)
iPhone screenshot: ~800 KB (HEIC) → ~400 KB (JPG at Q90)
48MP ProRAW: ~25 MB (HEIC) → ~8 MB (JPG at Q85)
Lower quality settings produce smaller files. Quality 75 typically reduces file size by 60-70% from the HEIC original while maintaining good visual quality for sharing.
Batch Converting Multiple HEIC Files
This converter supports batch processing, allowing you to convert dozens of HEIC files simultaneously. Simply select all the files you want to convert — either by dragging them from Finder or File Explorer, or by using the file picker with Ctrl+Click (Windows) or Cmd+Click (Mac) to select multiple files. The tool processes each file individually and shows a progress bar so you can track the conversion. Once complete, use the Download All as ZIP button to get all converted images in a single compressed archive, making it easy to transfer or share your photos.
Batch conversion is especially useful when transferring iPhone photo libraries to Windows computers, uploading product photos to e-commerce platforms that require JPEG format, or preparing images for email attachments where HEIC files may not be recognized by the recipient's email client.