About the HEIC to JPG
iPhones save photos as HEIC, a format that keeps pictures small but that many Windows PCs, websites, upload forms and older apps still can't open. Tezmy's HEIC to JPG converter turns those photos into ordinary JPG files (or PNG if you prefer) that open everywhere. Add a whole batch, pick the quality, and download each picture or all of them in one ZIP. The decoding runs on your own device with the open-source libheif library, so your photos are never uploaded, and each picture keeps its full resolution and comes out the right way up.
Updated September 2026
How to use the HEIC to JPG
- 1Choose JPG or PNG at the top (JPG is best for most photos).
- 2Tap Select HEIC photos, or drop .heic and .heif files on the page. Pick as many as you like.
- 3Adjust the JPG quality if you want smaller or sharper files.
- 4Download each converted photo, or all of them as a ZIP.
Why iPhone photos are HEIC
Apple switched the iPhone camera to HEIC because the same photo takes roughly half the storage of a JPG, so more pictures fit on the phone and in iCloud. When you share a photo from the iPhone to another app it is often converted to JPG automatically, but photos copied with a cable, exported from iCloud, sent by AirDrop to a Mac or saved to Files usually stay HEIC.
That's when problems start: Windows Photos may ask you to buy an extension, a job or visa portal rejects the file, a printer shop can't read it, or a website only accepts JPG and PNG. Converting fixes all of these in one step.
JPG or PNG: which should you choose?
- JPG: the right choice for almost every photo. Every device, website and printer accepts it, and at 90% quality it looks the same as the HEIC original.
- Lower the quality to 70–80% when you need smaller files for email or an upload limit; for a strict KB limit use Compress Image afterwards.
- PNG: lossless, so nothing is thrown away, but a 12-megapixel photo becomes 15–25 MB. Choose it only when an editor or form asks for PNG.
Tips for large batches
You can add hundreds of photos: they are converted one at a time so your phone or computer doesn't run out of memory, and you can start downloading finished ones right away. The first photo takes a few seconds longer because the decoder (about 1.5 MB) loads once; after that each 12-megapixel photo takes around a second on a computer and a little longer on a phone.
If one file can't be read, it is marked with a short message and the rest carry on. Files that are really JPG or PNG with a .heic name are simply saved again in the format you picked.
Converting on iPhone, Android, Windows and Mac
On a computer, drag HEIC files from a folder or from an iPhone you've connected, then download the ZIP. On iPhone, tap Select HEIC photos and choose from Photos or Files; iOS sometimes hands over a JPG copy already, which works just as well. On Android, pick the photos from your gallery or Files app. To resize the results or turn several photos into one document, use Image Resizer or JPG to PDF next.
Features
- Converts HEIC and HEIF photos from iPhone, iPad and Android
- Save as JPG with a quality slider, or lossless PNG
- Batch conversion with one-click ZIP download
- Keeps full resolution and the right orientation
- Removes hidden location data from the copies
- Private: photos are converted on your device, never uploaded
Frequently asked questions
What is a HEIC file?
HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is the photo format iPhones have used since iOS 11. It stores a picture in about half the space of a JPG at similar quality. HEIF is the general name of the format, and some Android phones use it too.
Why can't I open HEIC photos on my computer?
Windows needs extra extensions to show HEIC, and many websites, email programs and upload forms only accept JPG or PNG. Converting to JPG makes the photo open anywhere without installing anything.
Does converting HEIC to JPG lose quality?
At the default 90% quality you won't see a difference, though the JPG is usually a bit larger than the HEIC. Choose PNG if you need every pixel exactly, but expect much bigger files.
Are my photos uploaded to a server?
No. The decoder is downloaded to your browser once and runs there, so the photos never leave your phone or computer.
Will my photos be rotated correctly?
Yes. The rotation and mirroring stored in the HEIC file are applied, so portrait photos stay portrait and selfies look the way they did on your phone.
Is the photo's date and location kept?
No. The new JPG or PNG contains only the picture, without the camera details, date or GPS location. That's safer for sharing online, but keep the original if you need that information.
What happens with Live Photos and burst photos?
A Live Photo's picture is a normal HEIC and converts fine; the short video part is a separate file and isn't included. If a HEIC file holds several pictures, the main one is converted.
How do I stop my iPhone from taking HEIC photos?
Open Settings > Camera > Formats and choose Most Compatible. New photos are then saved as JPG, but they take more space. Photos already taken stay HEIC, so convert those here.