iPhones save photos as HEIC, which many Windows PCs, websites and upload forms can’t open. Converting to JPG fixes that: opens on every device and website.
Drop one HEIC or a hundred — they’re converted inside your browser, so even private photos are never uploaded anywhere.
HEIC vs JPG
| HEIC | JPG | |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossy | Lossy |
| Transparency | Yes | No |
| Animation | No | No |
| File size | About half the size of JPG | Small for photos |
| Compatibility | Apple devices; poor support on Windows, Android and the web | Everywhere — every phone, browser, app and printer |
| Best for | Saving space on iPhones | Photos you want to share, upload or print |
Good to know before converting HEIC to JPG
- JPG can’t store transparency, so any see-through areas in your HEIC are filled with white.
- JPG is the safest choice for upload forms, email and printing — it opens everywhere.
- Your iPhone’s photo orientation is applied automatically, so the result is never sideways.
- Hidden data like GPS location and camera details is left out of the converted file.
What is HEIC?
HEIC is the format iPhones use for photos by default. It keeps photos small without losing quality — but outside Apple’s world it’s a headache: Windows, many Android apps, websites and upload forms often can’t open it.
What is JPG?
JPG has been the default photo format since the 1990s. It shrinks photos by quietly throwing away detail your eye barely notices, which is why it opens on literally everything — but it can’t do transparency and it loses a little quality every time it’s re-saved.
How to convert HEIC to JPG
- Drop your HEIC files (or paste with Ctrl+V).
- JPG is already selected — adjust quality if you like.
- Download one by one or all as a ZIP.
Frequently asked questions
Does converting HEIC to JPG reduce quality?
Only very slightly. JPG is lossy; at the default quality the difference is practically invisible. Raise the quality slider for maximum fidelity.
Can I convert many HEIC files at once?
Yes — drop as many as you like and download them all as one ZIP.
Are my images uploaded to a server?
No. Everything happens inside your browser on your own device. Your images are never uploaded, stored or seen by anyone — check your browser's Network tab, or turn on airplane mode after the page loads and see that it still works.
Is it really free?
Yes. No sign-up, no watermark, no daily limits and no paid “HD” downloads.
Do downloads still contain my location?
No. Every file you download is saved without hidden metadata like GPS location, camera serial number or owner name.