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Convert HEIC to JPEG

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HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is the default photo format on iPhones since iOS 11, using HEVC compression to halve the file size of an equivalent JPEG. Outside Apple's ecosystem, HEIC is nearly unusable: Windows requires a paid codec, Android cannot open it at all, and no web platform or email client accepts HEIC natively. JPEG has been universally supported since the 1990s — every device, app, email client, and print workflow accepts it without any special codec. The output will typically be somewhat larger than the HEIC — HEIC's HEVC compression is extremely efficient — but the compatibility gain far outweighs the size difference.

When you’d want this conversion

  • Sharing iPhone photos with Windows or Android users who cannot open HEIC
  • Uploading to social media, cloud storage, or web platforms that reject HEIC files
  • Attaching to emails where recipients may use legacy email clients or mobile devices
  • Sending to print services that require JPEG input

What to watch for

Both formats are lossy — re-encoding applies compression twice. Start from the highest-quality source you have and keep the quality slider at 80%+ to minimise compounding artifacts.
Your browser must support HEIC decoding. Safari on macOS handles it natively; Chrome and Firefox may require a recent OS with HEVC codec support.
From.heic

HEIC

High Efficiency Image Container

  • Lossy compression
  • No transparency
  • Best for: iPhone and iPad camera output, Apple device photos
To.jpg

JPEG

Joint Photographic Experts Group

  • Lossy compression
  • No transparency
  • Best for: photographs, social media images, email attachments

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How to Use

  1. 1

    Drop your HEIC file or click to browse — the output format is already set to JPEG.

  2. 2

    Adjust the quality slider. 85–90% is a good starting point; lower values produce smaller files with more visible compression.

  3. 3

    Click "Convert to JPEG" — conversion runs entirely in your browser.

  4. 4

    Download the JPEG.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why will the JPEG be larger than the HEIC?

HEIC uses HEVC compression, which is very efficient — comparable to AVIF. JPEG will typically be somewhat larger but universally compatible.

Are my iPhone photos private when I use this converter?

Yes. All HEIC decoding and re-encoding runs entirely in your browser. Your photos are never uploaded to a server — they are read, processed, and exported locally on your device, and nothing leaves it.

Can I stop my iPhone from shooting in HEIC?

Yes — go to Settings → Camera → Formats and choose "Most Compatible." Your iPhone will shoot JPEG from that point on. For existing HEIC photos already on the device, conversion is the only option.

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