HEIF to JPG

Upload a HEIF file and download it as JPG. Free to start.

Drop files here, or press Enter to choose them. Up to 50 MB per file.
Drop a HEIF file hereFree · up to 50 MB · 10 operations in total without an account · or paste with Ctrl+V
  • Sent over HTTPS · link expires in 24 h

How it works

  1. Step 1:

    Drop the HEIF file on the orange block above, or press “Choose photos”.

  2. Step 2:

    Press “Convert to JPG”. The block shows the progress while the server converts the file.

  3. Step 3:

    Press “Download” to save the JPG file. On Free the link works for 24 hours.

How HEIF to JPG conversion works

HEIF is a document format: it stores data in the HEIF format. JPG is an image format that uses lossy DCT compression that permanently discards fine pixel detail to achieve small file sizes, ideal for photographs. This renders each page as a raster image, making the content viewable without a document reader. Each page is rendered at the specified DPI and saved as a separate image; text in the output is no longer selectable. Converting between these two formats is common when the source application does not support JPG natively or when the target platform only accepts JPG. 1converter processes this conversion server-side using open-source tools. Files are transferred over HTTPS, converted on secure cloud servers, and returned through a private download link that expires after 24 hours on Free.

Sources and specifications

Quality levels for HEIF → JPG

LevelFile sizeSpeed
Low qualitySmallest file, basic qualityVery smallVery fast
Medium qualityRecommendedBalanced size and qualityMediumFast
High qualityLarger file, great qualityLargeModerate
Maximum qualityLargest file, best possible qualityVery largeSlow

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 on every operating system, browser, printer and photo kiosk — HEIF still fails on plenty of them
  • Accepted by upload forms, older CMSes and print services that reject .heif outright
  • Sharing iPhone photos with someone on Windows or Android where HEIF previews as a blank icon
  • Uploading to a website, job application or insurance claim form that only accepts JPG or PNG

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

Questions and answers

What people ask before converting HEIF to JPG.

Ask supportAll questions
Will the photo look worse?
Slightly, in principle. Both formats are lossy, so re-encoding adds one generation of loss. At quality 85–90 the difference is not visible at normal viewing sizes. The visible change is file size: expect the JPG to be roughly twice as large for the same picture.
What is the difference between HEIF and HEIC?
HEIF is the container format; HEIC is the name Apple uses when the images inside are encoded with HEVC. In everyday terms they are the same thing, and both convert to JPG identically.
Do Live Photos and depth data survive?
No. A JPG holds one still frame, so the motion of a Live Photo, the depth map used for Portrait mode and any auxiliary images in the container are dropped. Keep the original if you may want to re-edit the portrait blur later.
Is the date the photo was taken preserved?
Yes. EXIF metadata including capture date, camera and lens, exposure and orientation is carried across, so the photo still sorts correctly by date in your library.

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Many files at once? Starter converts 5 at a time, 100 a day.

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