Why is my iPhone photo a HEIC file?

From iOS 11 onward, Apple devices save photos as HEIC because it stores the same image in about half the space of a JPG. That saves room on your phone, but many non-Apple devices, browsers, and websites cannot open the format — which is exactly why converting to JPG or PNG is so handy.

What can I convert a HEIC file to?

Drop your HEIC or HEIF files and this converter can write them out as JPG, PNG, WebP, and other standard formats. JPG is the go-to for a small, universal file, while PNG gives you a lossless copy for editing. Choose the target in the editor, set the quality, and download.

Should I convert HEIC to JPG or PNG?

Convert to JPG when you want a small file that opens everywhere — for sharing, uploading, or printing. Convert to PNG when you want a lossless copy to edit or archive without adding more compression. JPG wins on size; PNG wins on preserving every pixel.

Will the JPG be smaller than the original HEIC?

Often not. HEIC is a highly efficient format, so a JPG of the same photo at high quality can actually be larger. That is a normal trade for a file that any device can open. If you need it smaller afterward, run the result through an image compressor.

Can this tool create HEIC files?

No. This converter decodes HEIC and HEIF so it can turn them into JPG, PNG, and other formats, but it does not encode new HEIC files. If you already shoot in HEIC on an Apple device, keep those originals as your source and convert copies as you need them.

Does converting keep my photo's location and camera data?

Location and other EXIF metadata are stripped by default, so a converted file will not carry the GPS coordinates of where the photo was taken. That is a privacy win when you share pictures publicly, but worth knowing if you rely on that data for organizing your library.

Are my HEIC files uploaded to a server?

No. Each file is decoded and re-encoded entirely inside your browser using WebAssembly. Nothing is sent to a server, nothing is stored, and nothing is kept after you close the tab. You can verify it by opening the Network tab in your browser's developer tools while you convert.

What is the difference between HEIC and HEIF?

HEIF is the underlying image container, and HEIC is Apple's name for HEIF files that use HEVC compression — in everyday use the terms overlap. This converter accepts both extensions and reads them the same way, so you can drop .heic or .heif files without a second thought.

HEIC Converter — turn iPhone HEIC and HEIF photos into JPG, PNG and more, free in your browser

Drop the HEIC files your iPhone saved, pick JPG for a small universal file or PNG for a lossless copy, and download in seconds. It all runs on your device — no signup, no upload, no watermark.

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The photos your iPhone saved, in a format everything can open

Since iOS 11, iPhones and iPads have saved photos as HEIC by default because the format packs the same picture into roughly half the space of a JPG. That is great for your storage, right up until you email a shot to a colleague on Windows, drop one into a web form, or open it in older editing software and nothing happens. HEIC is an Apple-first container, and plenty of devices, browsers, and upload portals still cannot read it. This page fixes that: drop your HEIC or HEIF files, choose a format the rest of the world understands, and get them back ready to use.

Two targets cover almost everything people need. Convert HEIC to JPG when you want a small, universal file that opens on any phone, laptop, or website — perfect for sharing, printing at a kiosk, or attaching to a form. Convert HEIC to PNG when you want a lossless copy to edit, mark up, or archive without stacking another round of compression on top. Because HEIC is so space-efficient, be ready for the JPG version to sometimes weigh more than the original even at high quality — that is simply the price of a format everything can read.

You can accept the photo-tuned defaults or open the editor to set the target format, adjust quality, and decide how metadata is handled. A single file downloads on its own; a folder full of holiday pictures comes back as one tidy ZIP. Note that this tool decodes HEIC and HEIF — it reads them so it can write JPG, PNG, and other formats — but it does not create new HEIC files, since HEIC encoding is not supported here. Every decode and re-encode happens inside your browser with WebAssembly.

Made for iPhone photos

Reads the HEIC and HEIF files your iPhone, iPad, and modern cameras produce, then writes JPG, PNG, WebP, and more.

Quality in your hands

Push quality high to keep every detail for editing and print, or ease it down for a lighter file to text or upload.

Batch a full camera roll

Add up to fifty HEIC files at once. They share one setting and land back as a single ZIP with clean names.

When a HEIC converter saves the day

Sending photos to a Windows PC

A colleague or relative on Windows gets a file they cannot open. Convert to JPG first and it previews instantly on any machine.

An upload form rejects HEIC

Job portals, government sites, and shopping listings often refuse HEIC. Turn it into JPG or PNG and the upload sails through.

Editing in older software

Plenty of design and photo apps still cannot read HEIC. Convert to PNG for a lossless copy your editor will happily open.

Posting to a website or blog

Most content systems and browsers ignore HEIC. Convert to JPG so your image actually shows up for every visitor.

Printing at a kiosk or shop

Photo kiosks and print counters expect JPG. Convert your iPhone shots ahead of time and the machine reads them on the first try.

Clearing a whole camera roll

Convert up to fifty HEIC files in one pass with shared settings, then grab them all as a single ZIP download.

Built to free your photos from HEIC

JPG output opens on any device, browser, or upload form
PNG output gives you a lossless copy ready to edit
Location metadata is stripped, so you share the picture only
One unreadable file never halts the rest of the batch

Convert HEIC to JPG or PNG in three steps

Drop your HEIC files
Add one photo or a whole roll of fifty. Each one lines up in the queue with the same settings until you tweak them.
Pick JPG or PNG
Choose JPG for a small, shareable file or PNG for a lossless edit copy, then set the quality you want.
Download the result
One file saves straight away. A batch arrives as a single ZIP, with every photo renamed to its new extension.

Tips for clean HEIC conversions

Tip 1:
Pick PNG when you plan to edit the photo, and JPG when you just need something small to share or upload.
Tip 2:
Do not be surprised if the JPG is bigger than the HEIC — HEIC is unusually efficient, so a plain format often needs more room.
Tip 3:
Keep quality high for JPG output if you will print the photo; a lower setting is fine for quick messages and social posts.
Tip 4:
This tool reads HEIC but cannot write it, so treat the original HEIC as your master and keep a copy if you might need it later.

HEIC converter — frequently asked

Image Converter (hub)

Convert between JPG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, HEIC, GIF, BMP, TIFF, and SVG in one place.

HEIC to JPG

Turn iPhone HEIC photos into small, universal JPG files anything can open.

HEIC to PNG

Get a lossless PNG copy of your HEIC photo, ready to edit.

PNG to JPG

Going the other way? Flatten a PNG into a compact JPG.

Image Compressor

Converted file too big? Squeeze the photo down to a smaller size.

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