Why You Need to Convert HEIC to JPG
HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is Apple's default photo format since iOS 11. It uses advanced compression to produce files about half the size of an equivalent JPEG, while maintaining similar visual quality. The downside is compatibility — Android, Windows, and most web platforms don't support HEIC natively, so you need to convert before sharing, emailing, or uploading.
This tool uses the heic2any library to convert HEIC files directly in your browser. Nothing is uploaded to a server — your photos are processed locally on your device, keeping them private. Select one or more HEIC files, choose a quality level, and click Convert. Each file converts individually, showing a preview thumbnail and a download button when done.
Quality options: Normal (70%) keeps file size small for quick sharing. High Quality (90%) is the best balance between size and sharpness for most use cases. Maximum (100%) minimizes quality loss but produces larger files. For photos you plan to print or archive, Maximum quality is recommended.
Frequently Asked Questions
In the Photos app, select a photo, tap Share, and choose "Save to Files" to export as HEIC. Alternatively, go to Settings → Camera → Formats → Most Compatible to make all future shots save as JPEG directly, avoiding the need to convert.
At Maximum (100%), quality loss is negligible. At High Quality (90%), the difference is imperceptible to the human eye for most photos. Use Normal (70%) when you specifically need smaller files for web or messaging. HEIC itself is a high-quality format, so conversion results are generally excellent.
HEIF (High Efficiency Image Format) is the container format. HEIC is the specific variant of HEIF that uses HEVC video compression. In practice they are functionally identical. This converter supports both .heic and .heif extensions.