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HEIC to JPG Converter

Convert iPhone photos to JPG in your browser. 100% private — nothing uploads.

🔒 Runs entirely in your browser

Drag & drop HEIC files here

or click to browse

Why convert HEIC to JPG?

Since iOS 11, iPhones and iPads save photos in HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) by default. HEIC files are roughly half the size of JPG at the same visual quality, which is great for your iCloud storage — but terrible the moment you try to share those photos with anyone not on an Apple device.

Windows 10 and 11 can technically open HEIC files, but only after you install a paid codec from the Microsoft Store. Most photo editors, older software, content management systems, job application portals, printing services, and countless websites still reject HEIC outright. The fastest fix is to convert to JPG — the universal format that works literally everywhere.

How HEIC Quick is different

Nearly every "free HEIC to JPG" site works by uploading your photos to a server, converting them there, and sending them back. That means strangers' servers briefly hold your personal photos — your vacations, your family, your documents. Most of these sites also limit you to a handful of files per hour, plaster ads everywhere, and require signups.

HEIC Quick runs the entire conversion inside your browser using a WebAssembly build of libheif. Your files never touch any server. You can literally unplug your network cable after the page loads and conversion still works. No signup. No limits. No file size caps.

How to convert HEIC to JPG (step by step)

1. Drag your HEIC files onto the drop zone above — or click it to browse. You can select dozens of files at once.

2. Make sure JPEG is selected as the output format (it's the default on this page).

3. Adjust the quality slider. 92 is a good default — visually indistinguishable from the original for almost all photos, with much smaller file sizes than 100.

4. Click Convert. Conversion runs locally; a progress indicator shows each file finishing.

5. Click Download on each file to save the converted JPG.

Converting HEIC to JPG on Windows 11

Windows 11 users are the #1 audience for this tool. If someone AirDropped or emailed you iPhone photos and they show up as unopenable .heic files, just open this page, drop them in, and download JPGs. No codec purchase, no installer, no admin rights needed — it's all browser-side.

Converting HEIC to JPG on Mac

Macs can open HEIC natively, but you may still need JPGs for uploading to websites, sending to Windows friends, or submitting to services that don't accept HEIC. HEIC Quick works in Safari, Chrome, and Firefox on macOS with no installation.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert HEIC to JPG on Windows?

Drag your HEIC file onto the drop zone at the top of this page. The conversion runs entirely in your browser — nothing uploads to any server. Works on Windows 10, Windows 11, and any modern browser.

Is it safe to convert HEIC files online?

On HEIC Quick, yes. Your photos never leave your device. Most other "online" converters upload your photos to their servers. Always check whether a converter runs locally (like this one) or server-side.

Will I lose image quality converting HEIC to JPG?

JPG is a lossy format, so there is always some compression. HEIC Quick lets you adjust quality from 1 to 100. At 92, the difference is visually imperceptible for almost all photos, while keeping file sizes reasonable.

Is there a file size or batch limit?

No artificial limits. The only practical constraint is your device's available memory. Most phones and laptops comfortably handle 50+ photos at once.

Does this work on iPhone and iPad?

Yes. Safari fully supports the WebAssembly features this tool uses. Tap the upload area and select from your camera roll.

Need other formats?

HEIC Quick also converts to PNG (lossless quality) and WebP (smallest file size). Or visit the main converter to pick any format.