Convert HEIC to JPG — Free, 100% Local
HEIC is the default photo format on iPhone (iOS 11 and later). It uses HEVC compression, so at similar quality the file is roughly half the size of a JPG — great for saving space. The catch is compatibility: older Windows versions, some Android phones, many website upload fields and legacy apps simply can't open HEIC. Converting HEIC to JPG makes the photo display correctly on virtually any device or platform — the fastest fix for "I sent a photo and they can't open it."
Because browsers can't natively decode HEIC, this tool decodes it on your device with a WebAssembly decoder, then re-encodes to JPG with the Canvas API — 100% in your browser, so your photos are never uploaded to any server. The output JPG is encoded at 92% quality, visually indistinguishable for typical photos.
A privacy bonus: conversion keeps only the pixels, so the GPS location, capture time and other EXIF metadata embedded in the original HEIC are not written into the output JPG — effectively stripping location data along the way.
Upload HEIC Image
Drag and drop an image here, or click to select
Supports HEIC, HEIF, JPG, PNG, WebP, BMP, GIF
Output format: JPG. Need another format? Use the full converter.
Result
Upload an image and it will be converted to JPG instantly, with a before/after size comparison.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will my photos be uploaded?
No. HEIC decoding and conversion run entirely in your browser (a WebAssembly decoder plus the Canvas API) — 100% local processing. Your photos are never uploaded to any server and no copies are kept.
Why do I need to convert HEIC to JPG?
HEIC is an Apple-specific format that older Windows versions, some Android devices, many upload fields and legacy software can't open. JPG has the broadest compatibility — virtually every device, app and platform can display it.
Does converting to JPG reduce quality?
JPG is a lossy format. This tool exports at 92% quality, which is nearly indistinguishable for typical photos. If you want lossless output, use HEIC to PNG instead.
Will the JPG be larger than the HEIC?
Usually a bit larger. HEIC compresses more efficiently than JPG, so files are smaller at the same quality — converting to JPG often increases the size. If size matters, run the result through our image compressor.
Can I convert a Live Photo or burst HEIC?
You can upload one, but the resulting JPG is a still image containing only the main frame — motion and other burst frames are not preserved.
Does conversion keep the photo's GPS location?
No. Conversion keeps only the pixels, so GPS, capture time and other EXIF metadata from the original are not written into the output JPG — which is actually safer for privacy.
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