HEIC to JPG Files Online
Convert iPhone HEIC photos to universally compatible JPG images. Free, secure, and works on any device — no signup required.
Every iPhone since the iPhone 7 saves photos as HEIC by default — efficient, but rejected by Windows 10 boxes without the codec, most CMS upload widgets, lots of email clients and almost every legacy print pipeline. Converting to JPG fixes all of that. PDFWix decodes HEIC in your browser using libheif (WebAssembly) and re-encodes via the Canvas API at the JPG quality you pick. Be honest about the tradeoff: the resulting JPG is typically 1.5–2× larger than the HEIC source — that's the cost of universal compatibility. If your goal is a single document instead of loose images, [HEIC to PDF](/convert/heic-to-pdf) is the right sister tool.
or drop .heic / .heif files here
JPG output is typically 1.5–2× larger than the HEIC source — that's the cost of universal compatibility.
Removes camera, GPS and timestamp data before download.
Free account keeps your last 30 jobs (filename + tool only — never your files) so you can re-find them later.
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How to convert HEIC to JPG
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Drop in your HEICs
Click "Select HEIC files" or drag .heic / .heif images straight from Finder, the Photos app export or your Downloads folder. Multi-select is supported.
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Pick a JPG quality
Quality 70 for the smallest files (still acceptable for web), 85 for a balanced default, 95 for near-lossless when you'll edit the photo later. Higher quality = larger file.
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Toggle EXIF stripping
On by default. Removes camera, GPS coordinates and timestamp metadata before download. Turn off only if you specifically need the original EXIF preserved.
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Click "Convert to JPG"
PDFWix decodes each HEIC via libheif WASM, applies the EXIF orientation tag so portrait photos stay portrait, and exports as JPG. One file = one JPG; multiple = a single ZIP.
Tips for converting HEIC to JPG
Native methods worth knowing
On Mac: open the HEIC in Preview → File → Export → JPEG. On iPhone: Photos app → share → Save Image (with 'Most Compatible' set in Settings → Camera → Formats). On Windows: install Apple's HEIF Image Extensions (\$0.99 from the Microsoft Store) then right-click in Paint → Save As → JPG. PDFWix is faster for batches.
Need a PDF instead?
Use HEIC to PDF — the sister tool. Different output, same libheif decoder, same browser-side privacy.
Then bundle into a PDF
Convert the JPGs here, then run them through JPG to PDF for a single, ordered document with custom page sizes.
Going the other way
iPhones can't natively save photos as HEIC from a JPG. If you actually want to re-shoot in HEIC, change Settings → Camera → Formats → High Efficiency on the iPhone before taking the photo.
iCloud Photos already converts on download
If you turn on Settings → Photos → Transfer to Mac or PC: Automatic, your iPhone serves a JPG to non-Apple machines automatically. Use this tool when that toggle is off or you're working with a HEIC someone else sent you.
Why convert HEIC to JPG with PDFWix?
- Browser-side decoding. Photos of your kids, ID cards, screenshots — none of it is uploaded. Conversion runs entirely on your device using libheif compiled to WebAssembly.
- Auto orientation handled. iPhones write the orientation tag into HEIC EXIF; libheif reads it during decode so portrait shots don't show up sideways.
- Honest quality control. 70 / 85 / 95 — three real, audible options. No misleading 'AI Ultra' setting that just bumps file size with no visible benefit.
- Privacy by default. EXIF stripping is on by default — you don't accidentally share GPS coordinates or device serials when you send a converted photo.
- Batch mode = single ZIP. Drop 50 vacation photos at once and get one ZIP back, page-numbered, ready for whatever you're uploading them into.
- Free, no signup, no watermark. Unlimited conversions, clean output. No PDFWix corner badge, no daily cap.
Common reasons to convert HEIC to JPG
- Sending iPhone photos to a Windows colleague who can't open .heic attachments
- Uploading vacation shots to a CMS, forum or marketplace that rejects HEIC
- Embedding iPhone photos in a slide deck or document on a non-Apple device
- Preparing photos for a print shop whose ordering portal only accepts JPG
- Sharing screenshots from a newer iPhone with someone on an older OS
- Archiving photos in a format every operating system will still open in 20 years
Frequently asked questions
Why is the JPG bigger than my HEIC?
HEIC uses HEVC compression, which is roughly 30–50% more efficient than JPG at the same visible quality. So a typical iPhone HEIC re-encodes to a JPG that's 1.5–2× larger. That's the inherent cost of converting to a format every device understands. If file size matters more than universal compatibility, keep the HEIC.
Which quality setting should I use?
85 is the right default for almost everyone — visually indistinguishable from the source on a phone or laptop screen. Bump to 95 only if you'll edit the photo later (compression artifacts compound through edits). Drop to 70 if you're uploading to a place with strict file-size limits and the image isn't a hero shot.
What happens to Live Photos?
Only the still keyframe converts. The short video sidecar stored alongside a Live Photo isn't part of the JPG format and is discarded. If you need the motion, export the Live Photo as a video from the Photos app first.
Are EXIF metadata and GPS coordinates stripped?
Yes by default — the EXIF strip toggle is on. The output JPG contains no camera make/model, no GPS, no timestamp. Toggle off only if you specifically need that metadata preserved (e.g. for a photography portfolio or legal evidence chain).
Is there a batch limit?
Practical limit is your device's RAM. We've tested batches of 100 iPhone HEICs (~250 MB of source) on mid-range laptops without issues. Above that, split into smaller batches.
What about Portrait mode depth maps?
PDFWix uses the main image only — depth maps and alpha channels are discarded because JPG cannot represent them. The resulting JPG looks identical to how the photo appears in the Photos app's main view.