HEIC to JPG Converter Pro

HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is Apple's default photo format since iOS 11 and macOS High Sierra. It uses HEVC (H.265) compression to store images at roughly half the file size of JPEG while maintaining equivalent or better quality. The format also supports features like Live Photos, image sequences, and 16-bit color depth.

Windows doesn't natively support HEIC because the HEVC codec is patented and requires licensing. While Microsoft offers a paid HEVC extension, many users prefer to simply convert HEIC files to universally compatible formats like JPG. Our converter does this instantly in your browser.

HEIF (High Efficiency Image Format) is the broader container format, while HEIC specifically refers to HEIF files that use HEVC compression for the image data. In practice, they're often used interchangeably. Our tool converts both .heic and .heif files.

Any conversion between lossy formats involves some quality loss, but at our default 92% quality setting, the difference is virtually imperceptible. If you need maximum quality, increase the quality slider to 100%, or choose PNG format which is lossless (though file sizes will be larger).

JPG is best for photos and universal compatibility—it's supported everywhere. PNG is lossless but creates larger files—use it when you need perfect quality. WebP offers the best compression with good quality—ideal for web use, but older browsers may not support it.

No, never. HEIC to JPG Converter Pro processes all photos 100% locally in your web browser using WebAssembly technology. Your images never leave your device, and no data is transmitted to any server. This ensures complete privacy. The tool even works offline once the page has loaded.

Yes! Our Pro version supports bulk conversion. Drag and drop as many HEIC files as you want, or use the file picker to select multiple photos. Each file is converted in sequence, and you can download them individually or all at once using the 'Download All' button.

Go to Settings > Camera > Formats and select 'Most Compatible' instead of 'High Efficiency'. This will save new photos as JPEG. Alternatively, when transferring to a computer, go to Settings > Photos and enable 'Automatic Transfer to Mac or PC' to have iOS convert photos during transfer.

HEIC uses HEVC (H.265) compression, which is significantly more efficient than JPEG's DCT-based compression developed in the 1990s. HEVC can achieve the same visual quality at roughly 40-50% smaller file sizes. This is why Apple adopted it—to save storage space on iPhones without sacrificing photo quality.

Yes! Our web-based converter works on any device with a modern browser, including Android phones and tablets. Simply open this page in Chrome, Firefox, or any other browser, upload your HEIC files, and download the converted JPGs.

The conversion process focuses on the image data itself. Most EXIF metadata (camera info, date, GPS) should be preserved, but some HEIC-specific metadata may not transfer. If metadata preservation is critical, consider using our EXIF Viewer tool to verify the converted files.

Conversion failures are rare but can happen with corrupted files or unusual HEIC variants. If a file fails, try re-downloading it from your iPhone or iCloud. You can also try different quality settings. If problems persist, the original file may be damaged.