Convert HEIC to JPG Online Free
Convert HEIC photos from your iPhone or iPad into universally compatible JPG images. Open your Apple photos anywhere without compatibility headaches.
To convert HEIC to JPG, drop your iPhone photo into the converter above. ChangeThisFile decodes the HEIC format in your browser and creates a high-quality JPG. Your photos never leave your device. No signup or software installation is needed.
Convert HEIC to JPG
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HEIC vs JPG: Format Comparison
Key differences between the two formats
When to Convert
Common scenarios where this conversion is useful
Sharing iPhone photos on Windows
Windows PCs don't natively open HEIC files without installing an extension. Converting to JPG lets anyone on Windows view your iPhone photos instantly.
Uploading to websites and forms
Many websites, job applications, and online forms only accept JPG or PNG uploads. Convert HEIC to JPG to ensure your photos are accepted.
Sending photos to non-Apple users
When sharing photos with Android users or through platforms that don't support HEIC, converting to JPG guarantees everyone can view them.
Using in presentations and documents
PowerPoint, Google Slides, and Word may not handle HEIC images correctly. JPG works reliably in every presentation and document tool.
How to Convert HEIC to JPG
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Select your HEIC photo
Drag your HEIC file from your desktop or click browse to pick a photo. Works with photos transferred from any iPhone or iPad.
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Browser-based conversion
ChangeThisFile decodes the HEIC format using a WebAssembly decoder and creates a high-quality JPG entirely within your browser.
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Download the JPG
Save the converted JPG to your device. The photo retains its original dimensions and visual quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) uses HEVC compression to store photos at roughly half the file size of JPG with similar or better quality. Apple enabled it by default starting with iOS 11 to save storage space on your device.
There is a slight quality reduction since JPG uses older compression technology. However, at 92% quality the difference is not visible to the human eye for photographs. The original HEIC file remains unchanged on your device.
Windows 10 and 11 can open HEIC with the free 'HEIF Image Extensions' from the Microsoft Store. However, many apps and websites still can't handle HEIC, so converting to JPG remains the most reliable approach.
The converter preserves the image pixels but EXIF metadata may not transfer during browser-based conversion. If metadata preservation is critical, use Apple's built-in export feature.
Go to Settings > Camera > Formats and select 'Most Compatible'. This switches your camera to save photos as JPG instead of HEIC going forward.
The converter extracts the still image from HEIC Live Photos and saves it as a JPG. The embedded video portion of the Live Photo is not included in the JPG output.
Yes. You can select multiple HEIC files at once and convert them all to JPG simultaneously. Each photo is processed independently in your browser.
No. All conversion happens locally in your browser using JavaScript and WebAssembly. Your photos are never transmitted over the internet. This is especially important for personal and sensitive photos.
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