Convert HEIC to JPG
Turn iPhone HEIC photos into universally compatible JPG files. Free, instant, private.
Drop your HEIC photos here
Only HEIC files accepted
Related tools
Image Compressor
Reduce file size by up to 90% without visible quality loss. Batch supported.
Image Resizer
Resize to exact dimensions or social media presets.
Image Cropper
Crop to any aspect ratio. Circle crop for profile photos.
Rotate & Flip Image
Rotate images 90°, 180°, or 270°. Flip horizontally or vertically. Instant and free.
Remove Background
AI-powered background removal, free and unlimited. No remove.bg account needed.
Image to PDF
Convert JPG, PNG, WebP, or HEIC photos to PDF. Combine multiple images, drag to reorder.
Image Upscaler
AI upscaling to 2× or 4×. Restore sharpness to low-resolution images.
Add Watermark
Protect your photos with text or image watermarks. Full control over opacity and position.
Screenshot Beautifier
Add gradient backgrounds, window frames, and shadows to your screenshots.
Blur Image
Apply a Gaussian blur to any photo. Adjust blur strength with a slider. Free and private — no upload.
PDF to JPG
Convert PDF pages to JPG or PNG images. Select specific pages, choose resolution, download as ZIP.
Why use PixelTools to convert heic to jpg
iPhone HEIC support
Decode HEIC and HEIF photos from any iPhone or iPad. Uses a WebAssembly decoder that runs entirely in your browser.
Batch convert iPhone photos
Drop a whole batch of HEIC photos at once. They are converted to JPG in seconds with no size limits.
No app required
Works in your browser — no need to install a desktop app or download anything. Just drop your files and go.
Private by design
Your photos stay on your device. No server upload, no cloud processing, no data stored anywhere.
Three steps to convert heic to jpg
- 1
Drop your HEIC photos
Drag one or more .heic or .heif files onto the drop zone. The browser immediately passes them to a WebAssembly build of libheif, which decodes the HEVC-compressed pixel data entirely on your device — no server contact, no upload.
- 2
HEIC is decoded and re-encoded as JPG
The decoded raw pixel data is drawn onto an HTML Canvas element, then exported using the browser's native JPEG encoder at 92% quality by default. This strips the HEIC container, the embedded HEVC codec data, and any Apple-specific metadata the original file carried.
- 3
Download compatible JPGs
Each converted file is saved with a .jpg extension and is immediately openable in Windows Photo Viewer, Google Photos, WhatsApp Desktop, Gmail attachments, and every Android gallery app. Download files individually or as a ZIP.
Who converts HEIC to JPG?
HEIC is Apple's default iPhone format since iOS 11, but Windows PCs, Android phones, WhatsApp Desktop, and most web upload forms refuse to open it. People convert HEIC to JPG specifically to escape Apple's ecosystem and share photos with anyone, on any device.
iPhone owner sharing photos with Windows family
Photos texted or AirDropped from an iPhone arrive as .heic files that Windows Photo Viewer cannot open. Converting to JPG lets grandparents on Windows 10 PCs view, print, and organise the photos without installing any codec or app.
Android user receiving photos from an iPhone contact
Android has no native HEIC decoder, so iPhone photos shared via email or cloud links appear broken or cannot be opened. Converting to JPG makes every photo instantly viewable in Google Photos and any Android gallery.
Real estate photographer uploading to listing platforms
Property listing portals like Rightmove and Zillow reject HEIC uploads on their web forms. Photographers who shoot on iPhone convert the whole batch to JPG before uploading so no listing goes live with missing photos.
HR or admin attaching photos to company systems
Employee headshots taken on an iPhone need to go into HR platforms, Slack, or SharePoint — most of which refuse HEIC image uploads. Converting to JPG is the only step between the camera roll and the company directory.
Blogger or content creator embedding photos in WordPress
WordPress's media library and the block editor's image block reject HEIC files on upload, returning a generic error. Converting iPhone photos to JPG first removes the friction entirely and works with every theme and page builder.
Parent sharing school event photos via email or WhatsApp Desktop
WhatsApp Desktop on Windows and most email clients including Outlook refuse to preview or send HEIC attachments correctly. Converting to JPG before attaching means every recipient sees the photo inline, not a broken file icon.
Frequently asked questions
What is a HEIC file?
+
HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is the default photo format on iPhones and iPads since iOS 11. It produces smaller files than JPG at the same quality, but is not widely supported outside the Apple ecosystem.
Why can't I open HEIC files on my PC?
+
Windows and many apps don't natively support HEIC. Converting to JPG makes your photos compatible with virtually every device, app, and website.
Does converting HEIC to JPG lose quality?
+
There is a very small quality reduction since JPG uses lossy compression. At the default 92% setting, the difference is imperceptible. The result is a high-quality, universally compatible photo.
Can I batch convert HEIC photos?
+
Yes. Drop all your HEIC photos at once and they will be converted in sequence. Download individually or as a ZIP.
Are my photos uploaded anywhere?
+
No. PixelTools decodes HEIC files entirely in your browser using a WebAssembly decoder. Your photos never leave your device.
How do I get HEIC photos off my iPhone?
+
You can AirDrop them, email them, or transfer via USB. If they arrive as HEIC files, use this tool to convert them to JPG for universal compatibility.
Need a different conversion?
Convert HEIC to JPG now
Free, instant, no account needed.
Start converting →