What this page does
| Output format | JPG at the original size (quality 92) |
|---|---|
| Input | HEIC / HEIF photos, plus JPG, PNG and WebP |
| Privacy | Converted in your browser, never uploaded |
| Want a KB limit too? | Switch Mode to “Target file size” |
JPG is a lossy format, so a converted photo is visually very close to the HEIC but not bit-identical.
How to convert HEIC to JPG
- Tap Choose photo and select your
.heicfile. On a computer you can also drag it onto the page. - Wait a moment while it says “Converting HEIC…”. Safari reads HEIC itself; other browsers load a small converter the first time, only when you pick a HEIC file.
- Download the JPG. It keeps the original pixel size, because this page starts in Percentage Scale 100% mode.
Why a website rejects your iPhone photo
iPhones save photos as HEIC (High Efficiency Image Format) because it makes files smaller. Many upload forms, older Windows apps and several browsers cannot open it, so the form just says “invalid file type”. A JPG works almost everywhere. If you want to avoid this for new photos, iPhone has a setting under Settings → Camera → Formats called Most Compatible, which saves JPG instead.
Convert and shrink in one go
If the form also has a size limit, change Mode to Target file size and type the maximum, for example 200 KB. The converter and the size fitting run together, so you only download once. The orientation of the photo is respected, and the location data stored in the HEIC is not copied into the JPG, because the picture is re-drawn in your browser.
Only the first picture is used if a HEIC file contains several, and Live Photo video is ignored.
Frequently asked questions
Why can't my computer open HEIC files?
HEIC needs a codec that not every operating system or browser includes. Safari and recent Apple software read it; many Windows and Android apps do not, which is why you convert it to JPG.
Is converting HEIC to JPG lossless?
No. JPG is a lossy format. At the quality used here the difference is hard to see, but if you need an exact copy keep the original HEIC file as well.
Why was the first conversion slower than the next ones?
The first time you choose a HEIC file in Chrome, Firefox or Edge, the page downloads its converter (about 1.3 MB). After that it is cached by your browser.
Does the JPG keep my photo's location and camera details?
No. The picture is redrawn and saved in your browser, which leaves out the metadata, including GPS location.