HEIC to JPG

Why convert HEIC to JPG

• To view HEIC photos in the Photos app on Windows 10, you must first install HEIF Image Extensions and the paid HEVC Video Extensions. JPG files open without these extensions.[1][2]
• Chrome, Edge and Firefox cannot display HEIC images. Websites opened in these browsers usually cannot preview HEIC photos.[3]
• The National Testing Agency (NTA) requires the photograph for the JEE (Main) 2027 application in JPG/JPEG format, between 10 kB and 200 kB.[4]
• The US Department of State requires digital photographs for visa applications in JPEG format, not more than 240 kB.[5]

How to convert

1. “Convert to JPG” is already selected in Step 1. For a smaller file, please lower the quality.
2. In Step 2, choose or drag in your HEIC files. You can add several at once, and conversion starts automatically.
3. In Step 3, check the results and download one image, or all images as a ZIP file.

Without this tool

• To save future photos as JPEG, open Settings > Camera > Formats on your iPhone and choose Most Compatible. Apple recommends this setting if you use your photos on Windows. Photos already taken are not changed.[6][7]
• When you import photos to a Windows computer with a cable, they may be converted to JPEG automatically. They are not converted if you choose Keep Originals in Settings > Apps > Photos.[6]
• When you send photos by AirDrop, Messages or email to a device that does not support HEIF, they may be converted to JPEG automatically.[6]
• On a Mac, open the image in Preview, choose File > Export, select JPEG or PNG from the Format menu, then click Save.[8]

What changes after converting HEIC to JPG

• Apple HDR photos include a gain map for brightness. This tool converts only the photo itself and does not keep the gain map. On an HDR screen, the brightness of the converted photo may differ from the original.[9]
• JPG does not support transparency. Transparent areas of the original are filled with the colour chosen in Step 1 (white by default).[10]
• The JPEG standard covers still images only. If the original is animated, only the first frame is kept.[11]
• The converted image does not contain the shooting information (EXIF) of the original, such as the date, camera model and location. The image is turned upright according to the orientation recorded in the original.

Frequently asked questions

Why does the list say that a photo is already in JPG format?

When the camera format is set to Most Compatible, iPhone photos are already JPEG files. Photos received by AirDrop, Messages or email may also have been converted to JPEG. This tool identifies the format from the file content. Photos that are already JPG are kept as they are and are not compressed again.[6]

Will a Live Photo still move after conversion?

No. The video of a Live Photo is stored separately from the photo. This tool converts only the photo itself.[12]

What colour do transparent backgrounds become in JPG?

JPG does not support transparency. Under the HTML standard, a web page that exports such an image directly places transparent areas on a black background, which is why some tools produce a black background. This tool first fills the background with the colour chosen in Step 1 (white by default), then exports the image.[10][13]

What quality setting should I use?

Set the quality in Step 1. The range is 10–100, and the default is 90. A higher value gives better quality and a larger file. If the upload has a size limit, lower the quality and check the converted size in the list in Step 2.

Is the JPG file larger or smaller than the original HEIC file?

According to Apple, HEIF compresses images more than JPEG. At the same quality, the JPG file is usually larger than the original HEIC file. The size of each file before and after conversion is shown in the list in Step 2.[6]

Can I convert several images at once?

Yes. You can select or drag in up to 100 images at a time. When all images are converted, you can download them one by one or together as one ZIP file.

About the HEIC format

• HEIF (High Efficiency Image File Format) was developed by the Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG) and is published as ISO/IEC 23008-12. HEIC is a HEIF image encoded with HEVC. Its file extension is .heic.[14][15][16]
• iPhone 7 and later models with iOS 11 or later can take photos in HEIF format. When the camera format is set to High Efficiency, photos are saved as HEIF. When it is set to Most Compatible, they are saved as JPEG.[6]
• According to Apple, HEIF compresses images more than JPEG while keeping the same image quality.[6]
• To view HEIC photos in the Photos app on Windows 10, you must install HEIF Image Extensions (free of cost) and the paid HEVC Video Extensions from the Microsoft Store.[1][17][2]
• Chrome, Edge and Firefox cannot display HEIC images on web pages. Safari supports them from version 17.[3][18]
• Android 9 and later can decode HEIF, but support depends on the device.[19]