HEIC to JPG
iPhone photos that open on any PC or site.
- Sent over HTTPS · link expires in 24 h
How it works
- Step 1:
Drop the HEIC file on the orange block above, or press “Choose photos”.
- Step 2:
Press “Convert to JPG”. The block shows the progress while the server converts the file.
- Step 3:
Press “Download” to save the JPG file. On Free the link works for 24 hours.
How HEIC to JPG conversion works
Converting HEIC to JPG makes Apple photos compatible with Windows, Android, and web platforms that do not natively support the HEIC format. HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is based on the HEIF standard and uses the H.265 (HEVC) video codec for image compression, which usually yields smaller files than JPEG at similar visual quality. While HEIC files are natively supported on iOS 11+ and macOS High Sierra+, they are not universally readable on older systems, non-Apple devices, or most third-party image editors. The JPG output uses lossy JPEG (JFIF) compression, so the file comes out a little larger than the HEIC while looking the same to the eye. 1converter decodes the photo with libheif's heif-convert, the reference decoder for HEIF images.
Sources and specifications
Quality levels for HEIC → JPG
| Level | File size | Speed |
|---|---|---|
| Low qualitySmallest file, basic quality | Very small | Very fast |
| Medium qualityRecommendedBalanced size and quality | Medium | Fast |
| High qualityLarger file, great quality | Large | Moderate |
| Maximum qualityLargest file, best possible quality | Very large | Slow |
Image Tip: For photos, Medium quality offers the best balance. For graphics with text or sharp edges, use High or Maximum quality to preserve clarity.
When to convert
What the JPG file is good for and why people convert to it.
- Opens everywhereWindows, Android and any website
- Easy sharingWorks with social media and email
- Sharing iPhone photos with Android users
- Uploading photos to websites
Where your file goes
- It travels to our server over an encrypted HTTPS connection and is converted there.
- The JPG file comes back as a private link. It stops working after 24 hours on Free and 7 days on paid plans, and then the files are deleted.
- Want the file to stay on your device? Private Mode converts images right in the browser. Open Private Mode