HEIC to JPG
Change HEIC to JPG and keep the quality you need. Free for up to 10 files a day, no sign-up.
Your files
Drop your .heic files here
or
You can add several files and convert them together.
How to convert HEIC to JPG
iPhones save photos as HEIC, which Windows, many websites and older Android phones can't open. Converting to JPG gives you a photo that opens and uploads anywhere.
- Drop your HEIC file into the box above, or add it from a link.
- JPG is already selected. Use the settings button next to it to change size, quality or other options.
- Select Convert, then download your JPG file.
To do this from your own code, call the FileForge API with "output_format": "jpg".
Good to know
- Quality is set to 85 by default, which looks the same as the original to the eye. Raise it to 95 for printing.
- Location and camera data (EXIF, GPS) are removed by default so you don't share where a photo was taken. Turn that off in the settings to keep it.
- Photos are rotated the right way up automatically, so they don't come out sideways.
- Live Photos and burst shots keep only the main still image.
About the formats
.heic
HEIC is the format iPhones and iPads save photos in by default. It's about half the size of a JPG at similar quality, but Windows, many websites and older Android phones can't open it without extra software.
.jpg
JPG (also written JPEG) is the most widely supported photo format. It uses lossy compression to keep files small, which suits photographs well but can blur sharp edges and text, and it has no transparency.
Questions
Why won't my HEIC photos open on Windows?
Windows needs the paid HEVC extension from the Microsoft Store to read HEIC. Converting to JPG avoids that entirely.
Can I stop my iPhone saving HEIC?
Yes: Settings → Camera → Formats → Most Compatible makes the camera save JPG. Photos also turn into JPG automatically when shared by email or AirDrop to a non-Apple device in many cases.
Will the JPG be bigger than the HEIC?
Usually yes, often about twice the size, because JPG compresses less efficiently. Lower the quality slider or set a width if you need a smaller file.
Are my photos private?
Your files are uploaded over HTTPS to a private link only you have. Originals and results are deleted automatically after 24 hours, or straight away when you remove them.