Convert HEIC to JPG

Convert Apple HEIC photos to standard JPG format instantly. Supports Live Photos extraction and metadata preservation.

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Free Online HEIC to JPG Converter

Transform your iPhone photos into universal JPGs in seconds. Compatible with all devices, websites, and software.

1

Upload HEIC

Select your HEIC or HEIF files. We support photos from iPhone, iPad, and Canon cameras.

2

Auto Convert

Our engine automatically processes the file, preserving maximum quality and color data.

3

Download JPG

Save your new JPG files immediately. They are now ready to be shared anywhere.

Why Convert?

HEIC files won't open on most Windows PCs, Android phones, or web browsers. JPG is the universal standard that works everywhere.

Universal Compatibility

Features Designed for Photographers

We don't just change the file extension. We rebuild the image to ensure it looks perfect on any screen.

Live Photo Handling

Automatically extracts the high-quality still image from Apple Live Photos.

Metadata Safe

Preserves shutter speed, aperture, ISO, date, and GPS location data (EXIF).

Color Accuracy

Supports Wide Color Gamut (P3) to sRGB conversion for consistent colors on standard displays.

Cloud Decoding

Our servers handle the heavy HEIC decoding so your device doesn't have to slow down.

Comparison
FeatureHEIC (Apple)JPG (Standard)
CompatibilityApple Devices OnlyUniversal (All Devices)
Browser SupportLimited (Safari Only)100% Support
SharingDifficultEasy (Email, Social)
EditingRequires Specialized AppsSupported Everywhere

Who Is It For?

Everyone with an iPhone needs this at some point. It's built for seamless sharing.

iPhone Users

  • Share photos with Android friends
  • Upload to websites
  • Backup to PC

Social Media

  • Post to Instagram/Facebook
  • Ensure colors look right
  • Fix 'Format Not Supported'

Windows Users

  • View received photos
  • Edit in Paint/Photoshop
  • Organize albums

Trusted by Millions

See why we are the go-to tool for freeing photos from the Apple ecosystem.

"I couldn't upload my iPhone photos to my blog until I found this. It's so fast and simple!"

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Emily R.
Blogger

"Needed to send site photos to a client who uses Windows. This tool saved the day. Quality is great."

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David K.
Sales Rep

"Finally I can see the pictures my daughter sends me on my old laptop. Thank you!"

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Lisa M.
Mom
Engineering Philosophy

Unlocking the
Walled Garden.

HEIC is a marvel of compression but a nightmare for compatibility. It's locked inside the Apple ecosystem. Our goal was to build a bridge that liberates your photos without degrading their quality.

We use a specialized HEIF decoding engine powered by advanced cloud instances. This allows us to read the complex spatial data of an HEIC file—including depth maps and burst assets—and transcode it into a universally compatible JPG with bit-perfect color accuracy.

Following our "Verify & Vanish" protocol, the conversion happens in a secure, ephemeral container. Your personal photos are processed in RAM and wiped the moment the job is done.

Built for Photographers

Live Photos

Intelligently extracts the key photo frame from Live Photo bundles.

P3 Color

Preserves the vibrant Wide Color Gamut (P3) from newer iPhones.

EXIF Preservation

Keeps location & camera data

Understanding HEIC vs JPG

**HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container)** is the modern standard used by Apple devices. It offers amazing compression, keeping file sizes low without sacrificing quality. However, it's not widely supported outside the Apple world.

**JPG (JPEG)**, on the other hand, is the grandfather of digital images. It works on every screen, every browser, and every operating system invented in the last 30 years.

By converting to JPG, you trade a small amount of file size efficiency for **100% compatibility**. This ensures your memories are accessible to everyone, regardless of what device they use.

Quick Facts

Attribute
HEIC Format
JPG Format
Developer
MPEG Group
JPEG Group
Introduced
2015 (Mainstream 2017)
1992
Color Depth
Up to 16-bit
8-bit
Animation
Yes (Live Photos)
No
Global Support
Low
Universal

How We Preserve Quality

Converting from a high-efficiency format like HEIC to an older one like JPG can sometimes lead to artifacts. We prevent this with a smart conversion pipeline:

  • Chroma Subsampling Optimization: We minimize color bleeding by using high-quality chroma settings during the encoding process.
  • Intelligent Dithering: When converting 10-bit HEIC colors to 8-bit JPG, we use dithering to prevent "banding" in gradients like blue skies.
  • Orientation Logic: We read the EXIF orientation tag to ensure your photos don't end up sideways or upside down after conversion.

Photo Terminology

Container Format

HEIC is a 'container' that can hold a single image or a sequence of images (like Live Photos).

Lossy Compression

Both HEIC and JPG remove some data to save space, but HEIC is much smarter about what it removes.

EXIF

Exchangeable Image File Format. The standard way to store metadata like camera model and date.

Color Space

The range of colors an image can display. iPhones use P3 (wide), whilst most screens use sRGB (standard).

Artifacts

Blocky distortions that appear in low-quality JPGs.

Codec

The software used to encode or decode a digital data stream or signal.

Frequently Asked Questions

Privacy-First Architecture

Your Data Never
Leaves Your Control.

Most converters trade your data for the service. We do the opposite. Our engine is designed on a "Volatile-Memory" principle—once your JPG is downloaded, the session is cryptographically purged.

2-Hour Auto-Delete

Files are automatically and permanently wiped from our secure servers after 2 hours.

End-to-End Encryption

Using TLS 1.3 and military-grade SSL encryption, your files are protected from the moment they leave your device.

Live Security Specs
AES-256
Encryption Standard
0.00%
Data Retention
"We don't just say we're secure. Our infrastructure is built to make any other possibility technically impossible."

About the Author

Author

Abu Nayem

SaaS Architect & Full Stack Dev

Building high-performance tools with Next.js and Python. Focused on privacy-first architecture and seamless UX.

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