HEIC Converter
Convert HEIC and HEIF photos from your iPhone to JPG, PNG, WebP, or any format you need — free and private.
Drop your HEIC photos here
Only HEIC files accepted
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WebAssembly HEIC decoding
A WebAssembly build of libheif decodes iPhone HEIC and HEIF photos entirely on your device — no plugin, no app install.
Convert to any format
Choose JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, or ICO as your output. One drop zone, any destination format.
Batch conversion
Convert a whole camera roll export at once. Download files individually or together as a ZIP.
Private by design
Nothing is uploaded. Your photos are processed locally and never touch a server.
Three steps to convert HEIC
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Drop your HEIC or HEIF photos
Drag one or more .heic or .heif files onto the drop zone. A WebAssembly build of libheif decodes the HEVC-compressed image data locally in your browser — nothing is uploaded to a server.
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Pick your output format
Choose JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, or ICO. The decoded pixel data is drawn to an HTML canvas and re-encoded using the browser's native encoder for the format you selected.
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Download your converted files
Each file is saved with the new extension and is immediately openable on Windows, Android, and every browser. Download files individually or as a single ZIP.
Who converts HEIC files, and to what?
HEIC is Apple's default photo format since iOS 11, but almost nothing outside the Apple ecosystem opens it natively. People land here needing a specific format for a specific platform, not just "a JPG."
iPhone owner sharing photos with Windows family
Photos AirDropped or texted from an iPhone arrive as .heic files that Windows Photo Viewer can't open. Converting to JPG lets relatives on Windows 10 or 11 view and print the photos without installing a codec pack.
Real estate photographer uploading to listing portals
Property portals like Rightmove and Zillow reject HEIC uploads on their web forms. Photographers who shoot on iPhone convert the batch to JPG before uploading so no listing goes live with missing photos.
Android user receiving photos from an iPhone contact
Android has no native HEIC decoder, so iPhone photos shared by email or cloud link show as broken thumbnails. Converting to JPG or PNG makes every photo instantly viewable in Google Photos.
Blogger embedding iPhone photos in WordPress
WordPress's media library and block editor reject HEIC uploads outright with a generic error. Converting to JPG or WebP first removes the friction and works with every theme.
Designer who needs a lossless master, not a compressed copy
When a HEIC photo needs retouching in Photoshop or Affinity Photo without compounding compression artifacts, converting to PNG instead of JPG keeps every pixel intact for non-destructive editing.
Frequently asked questions
What is a HEIC file?
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HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is the default photo format on iPhones and iPads since iOS 11. It uses the HEVC codec to store photos at roughly half the file size of an equivalent JPEG.
Which format should I convert HEIC to?
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Pick JPG for the widest compatibility with apps, printers, and older software. Pick PNG if you need lossless quality or transparency for editing. Pick WebP if the photo is going straight onto a website.
Why won't my HEIC photos open on Windows or Android?
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Windows and most Android galleries have no built-in HEIC decoder, so the file either won't open or shows as a generic icon. Converting to JPG or PNG fixes this instantly.
Does converting HEIC lose quality?
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Converting to JPG involves a small, usually imperceptible quality loss from re-compression. Converting to PNG is lossless — every pixel from the decoded HEIC is preserved exactly.
Can I convert a batch of HEIC photos at once?
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Yes. Drop as many HEIC or HEIF files as you need and pick one output format for all of them. Download each file individually or grab everything as a ZIP.
Are my photos uploaded to a server?
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No. HEIC files are decoded locally using a WebAssembly decoder that runs entirely in your browser. Your photos never leave your device.
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