HEIC to JPG
Convert iPhone HEIC photos to JPG without uploading them
At a glance
- Use this page to convert files quickly with a guided workflow.
- Accepted input: HEIC or HEIF photos.
- Output: downloadable files generated in-browser for supported workflows.
- Upload Choose your file
- Process Runs locally
- Download Save result
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or tap to browse · accepts HEIC or HEIF photos
Runs in your browser. No file uploads for supported tools.
Best on desktop for 100MB+ files · mobile recommended under ~100MB.
How local processing works
- Your PDF is processed in your browser using local JavaScript libraries.
- PDFWhisk does not upload your file to a processing server for supported tools.
- Only normal page assets load from the site (HTML/CSS/JS), not your document contents.
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Security & privacy detailsHow this tool helps
iPhones save photos as HEIC, which many websites, older Windows PCs, printing kiosks and work systems will not accept. This converter turns HEIC and HEIF photos into standard JPG files right in your browser. Add one photo or a whole batch, choose a quality level, and download each JPG or all of them as a ZIP. Your photos are not uploaded: Safari decodes HEIC itself, and in Chrome, Edge or Firefox the page loads a decoder that runs on your computer. Each JPG keeps the full resolution and comes out the right way up. The new JPG does not carry over the original's metadata, so GPS location and camera details are left behind, which is useful before you share or post a photo. Use it when you need to put HEIC photos into one PDF, convert HEIC to PDF in Safari on iPhone, combine several photos into one PDF.
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How it works
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Add HEIC photos
Select or drop one HEIC photo or a whole batch from your iPhone, iCloud or a USB copy.
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Pick a JPG quality
High suits most uses; Medium or Small make lighter files for email and upload forms.
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Download the JPGs
Save each JPG, or download all of them as one ZIP file.
More files today? Free covers 3 tasks a day and files up to 50MB. For unlimited tasks and bigger files, Pro passes start at £1 for 24 hours. One-off payment, no subscription, and your files still stay on your device.
HEIC to JPG: practical guide
HEIC is efficient but poorly supported outside Apple devices. These notes explain why Windows struggles with it, which quality setting to choose, and what happens to Live Photos and location data.
Why Windows won't open HEIC photos
Windows 10 and 11 need two add-ons from the Microsoft Store to show HEIC: HEIF Image Extensions and the HEVC Video Extensions codec, which is usually a paid download. Many work PCs block the Store. Converting the photos to JPG avoids the problem entirely, and this page does it in Chrome or Edge without installing anything.
Which quality setting to choose
High suits almost everything, including printing. Best keeps a little more fine detail at a noticeably bigger file size. Medium is a good fit for emailing a batch of photos, and Small is meant for upload forms with tight limits. Every setting keeps the full resolution; only the JPG compression changes.
Live Photos, Portrait mode and bursts
A Live Photo is a HEIC still plus a separate short video; only the still is converted. Portrait mode depth data and other extra images inside the file are left out, and the main photo is converted at full size. For a burst, export the shots you want from Photos first.
Location and camera details
The JPG is built fresh from the image pixels, so the GPS position, camera model and capture time stored in the HEIC are not copied across. That is useful before posting a photo online or sending it to someone you don't know. If you want to keep those details for your own records, keep the HEIC original.
Before you upload/share
- Open one JPG and check it looks right before converting a large batch.
- If a website still rejects the file, try the Small setting to get under its size limit.
- Keep the HEIC originals: converting back from JPG never restores the lost detail or metadata.
Related guides
- How to Convert HEIC to PDF on iPhone (Without an App)
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- How to Manage PDFs on iPhone: The Complete Guide
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Frequently asked questions
How do I convert HEIC to JPG on Windows 10 or 11?
Open this page in Chrome or Edge, drag your HEIC photos onto the upload area and click Convert. You don't need the HEIF Image Extensions or any other codec from the Microsoft Store, because the decoder runs inside the browser.
Can I convert many HEIC files at once?
Yes. Select or drop a whole batch. When there is more than one photo you can save them one by one or download them all as a single ZIP file.
Are my photos uploaded to a server?
No. Conversion happens on your device. The page only downloads its own code (including the decoder) and never sends your photos anywhere.
Does converting HEIC to JPG lose quality?
JPG is less efficient than HEIC, so files get bigger rather than worse. At the default High setting the difference is not visible. Choose Medium or Small if you need lighter files for email or an upload form.
Is location data kept in the JPG?
No. The JPG is created fresh from the image pixels, so the original's metadata (GPS location, camera model, date) is not copied across. Keep the HEIC original if you want that information.
Can my iPhone save JPG instead of HEIC?
Yes. Settings, Camera, Formats, Most Compatible makes the camera save JPG from then on. When you share by AirDrop or email, iOS often converts to JPG automatically too, but files copied over USB or from iCloud for Windows usually stay HEIC.
I need a PDF, not JPGs. What should I use?
Use HEIC to PDF. It puts one or more HEIC photos into a single PDF, which is what most application forms and portals ask for.
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