HEIC to JPG Converter
Drop an iPhone photo, get a JPG. 100% private — the conversion runs on your device, not a server.
Drop your HEIC file here
Converts to .jpg — stays on your device
Why convert HEIC to JPG?
- Uploading iPhone photos to Shopify, Etsy, or eBay listings that reject HEIC.
- Sending family photos to Windows users who can't open HEIC attachments.
- Editing iPhone photos in Photoshop, Lightroom, GIMP, or Affinity Photo.
- Embedding photos in WordPress, Squarespace, or Wix posts.
- Preparing product shots for print-on-demand services like Printful or Teespring.
- Attaching images to Word documents, PowerPoint decks, or Google Slides.
How our converter works
Your HEIC file is decoded and re-encoded as JPG entirely inside your browser using WebAssembly. Nothing is uploaded. Nothing is logged. Close the tab and there's no trace — which is why photographers, real estate agents, legal professionals, and medical offices use FormatFixer for sensitive images.
HEIC vs JPG — what's the difference?
| Feature | HEIC | JPG |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Smaller files (~50% of JPG) | Larger files, universally readable |
| Compatibility | iPhone, Mac, limited elsewhere | Every device, every app, forever |
| Quality | Better at same file size | Slightly lossier at same file size |
| Metadata | Rich — depth maps, Live Photo data | EXIF only |
| Use case | iPhone storage efficiency | Sharing, uploading, editing |
Frequently asked questions
How do I stop my iPhone from taking HEIC photos?
Open Settings → Camera → Formats and choose 'Most Compatible'. New photos will be saved as JPG. Existing HEICs remain HEIC until converted.
Does converting HEIC to JPG lose quality?
Technically yes — JPG uses lossy compression. In practice, at our default 90% quality, the loss is invisible to the eye. For printing or re-editing, use a higher quality setting.
Can I convert HEIC on a Mac without a tool?
Yes — open the HEIC in Preview, then File → Export As → choose JPEG. FormatFixer is faster for batch conversion and works identically on Windows and Linux.
What's the difference between HEIC and HEIF?
HEIF is the container format (High Efficiency Image Format). HEIC is the specific flavor Apple uses, with H.265-compressed image data. In practice the terms are interchangeable.
Can I convert multiple HEIC files at once?
Yes — drop or select several files and they'll be converted sequentially. A ZIP of the outputs is offered for batches over three files.
Will this work if I'm offline?
Once the page has loaded, yes — the entire converter runs in your browser. You can disconnect from the internet and it will still work.
About the HEIC format
HEIC (High Efficiency Image Coding) is Apple's default photo format since iOS 11 (2017). It uses the HEVC / H.265 video codec to compress stills, producing files roughly half the size of equivalent JPGs with similar perceptual quality. The tradeoff is compatibility: most non-Apple software — including older versions of Windows, most web platforms, and many professional photo editors — can't open HEIC natively. Converting to JPG remains the most reliable way to share iPhone photos outside the Apple ecosystem.