ConvertWhat happens when you convert HEIC to JPEG
- JPEG is another name for JPG; files ending in .jpeg work here.
- iPhone photos use wide-gamut Display P3 color; it's converted to standard sRGB so colors look right everywhere.
- Works in Safari, Chrome and Edge. Firefox can't open HEIC yet.
- Both formats are lossy. Re-encoding loses a little detail, so keep the quality high if the image will be edited again.
- JPEG has no transparency, so transparent areas are filled with a background color you choose (white by default).
HEIC vs JPG
| Feature | HEIC | JPG |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossy | Lossy |
| Transparency | Yes | No |
| Animation | No | No |
| Colors | 1B+ | 16.7M |
| Best for | iPhone and iPad photos | Photos, sharing, email |
How to convert HEIC to JPEG on iPhone, Mac, Windows and Android
- iPhone: to stop taking HEIC photos, go to Settings → Camera → Formats → Most Compatible. For photos you already have, open this page in Safari, tap the box and pick them.
- Mac: open the photo in Preview and choose File → Export → JPEG. To convert many at once, drop them here and download them as a ZIP.
- Windows: the Photos app needs paid HEVC extensions to open HEIC. Without installing anything, convert them here in Chrome or Edge.
- Android: Google Photos can show HEIC, but most apps can't. Convert them here in Chrome, then share the JPEG files anywhere.
How to convert HEIC to JPEG
- Drop your HEIC files on the box above, or click it to choose files. You can add many at once.
- Adjust the options if you want. The defaults work well for most files.
- Click Download for each JPEG file, or "Download all" to get a ZIP.
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to convert my files here?
Yes. Conversion happens entirely in your browser. Your files are never uploaded to a server, so nobody else can see them.
Is it free? Are there limits?
It's completely free, with no sign-up, watermarks or daily limits. The only limit is your device's memory for very large files.
Can I convert many HEIC files at once?
Yes. Drop as many files as you like; they're converted one after another and you can download them all as a ZIP.
Will converting HEIC to JPEG reduce quality?
JPEG is lossy, so some fine detail is removed to make the file smaller. At the default quality it's hard to see; raise the Quality slider to keep more.
Does JPEG keep transparency?
JPEG doesn't support transparency, so transparent areas are filled with a background color you can choose.
Which browsers does the HEIC to JPEG converter work in?
It works in the latest Safari, Chrome and Edge, on computers and phones.