Convert HEIC to JPG
Turn iPhone HEIC photos into JPG files that open everywhere — on Windows, Android, in email and on any website. Free, fast and private: your photos never leave your device.
Processed in your browser — never uploaded
Drop your image here
JPG, PNG, WebP, HEIC, AVIF & more Max 50 MB
How to convert HEIC to JPG
- 01
Choose your HEIC photo
Drop a .heic or .heif file into the box, or tap to pick one from your device.
- 02
Check the format
JPG is already selected. Pick PNG or WebP instead if you prefer, and crop or resize if you need to.
- 03
Download
Click “Convert to JPG” and download your photo.
What is a HEIC file?
HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is the photo format iPhones and iPads use by default. It keeps photos about half the size of JPG at the same quality — but Windows, Android, many websites and older apps can't open it.
Converting to JPG makes your photo work everywhere. PixStrong decodes the HEIC file right in your browser with the open-source libheif library, keeps the photo the right way up, and saves it as a high-quality JPG.
Tip: to make your iPhone take JPG photos from now on, go to Settings → Camera → Formats and choose “Most Compatible”.
Frequently asked questions
Are my HEIC photos uploaded?
No. The conversion happens entirely in your browser. Your photos never leave your device and we never see them.
Does converting HEIC to JPG lose quality?
PixStrong saves the JPG at high quality, so the difference is very hard to see. The JPG is usually larger than the HEIC, because HEIC compresses more efficiently.
Why can't I open HEIC files on Windows or Android?
HEIC uses HEVC compression, which needs extra codecs that many devices and apps don't include. JPG is supported everywhere, which is why converting helps.
What about Live Photos and photo bursts?
PixStrong converts the main still image. The short video of a Live Photo is not included.
Does PixStrong remove photo metadata (EXIF)?
Yes. The new image is drawn from the pixels only, so EXIF data such as camera details and GPS location is not copied into the file you download. The photo's rotation is applied first, so it still displays the right way up.
Why does the first conversion take a moment?
The HEIC decoder (about 3 MB) is downloaded only when you open a HEIC photo. After that it's cached, so the next photos are faster.