How to Convert iPhone HEIC Photos to JPG
iPhones have saved photos in HEIC format since iOS 11 (2017). HEIC files are about half the size of JPG at the same quality, but many Windows apps, government portals, and older software cannot open them. This guide shows every way to convert HEIC to JPG — from a free online tool to built-in iPhone and Mac settings.
Quick Answer
iPhones have saved photos in HEIC format since iOS 11 (2017). HEIC files are about half the size of JPG at the same quality, but many Windows apps, government portals, and older software cannot open them.
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Step-by-Step Guide
5 steps · takes under 1 minute
Option 1: Use the free online converter (fastest)
Upload your HEIC file to the HEIC to JPG converter. It converts in your browser using the heic2any library — no file is uploaded to any server. Works on Windows, Mac, Android, and any device with a modern browser.
Option 2: Change iPhone camera settings (prevents future HEIC)
On your iPhone: Settings → Camera → Formats → choose 'Most Compatible'. This saves all future photos as JPG. Existing HEIC photos are unaffected.
Option 3: Email or AirDrop from iPhone (auto-converts)
When you share a HEIC photo via email or AirDrop to a non-Apple device, iOS automatically converts it to JPG. This is a quick workaround for one or two photos.
Option 4: Use Mac Preview (for Mac users)
Open the HEIC file in Mac Preview → File → Export → choose JPEG format → adjust quality → Save. Built-in, no download needed.
Batch convert multiple HEIC files
Use the HEIC to JPG tool to upload and convert up to 20 HEIC files at once. Each is converted and available for individual download.
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ImgToolkit runs entirely in your browser using the Canvas API. Your images are never sent to a server, never stored in the cloud, and never seen by anyone else. This makes it safe for sensitive documents, client work, medical imagery, and confidential screenshots.
Pro tip
Use 75–85% quality for web images — you get 60–80% smaller files with no visible difference at normal screen sizes.
Format & File Size Comparison
Same 1080×1080px photo processed four ways
| Format | Quality | File Size | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| PNG (original) | Perfect | 4.2 MB | No compression — too large for web |
| Compressed PNG | Visually identical | 1.1 MB | −74% — transparency preserved |
| JPG (85% quality) | Excellent | 310 KB | −93% · Best for photos |
| WebP (85%)BEST | Excellent | 205 KB | −95% · Recommended for web |
Based on a 1080×1080px photo. Results vary by image content and complexity.
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