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Convert HEIC to JPG Online Free — Fast Batch Conversion
How to Convert Images Online
1Upload your HEIC file
Click the upload button or drag and drop your HEIC file onto the converter. You can upload up to 10 files at once for batch conversion.
2Select JPG output format
Choose JPG as the output format. Adjust quality settings if needed — the default is high quality.
3Convert
Click Convert. Convertify processes your file instantly using Rust and libvips on the server.
4Download JPG
Download your converted JPG file. The original HEIC is deleted from the server immediately after download.
Supported Image Formats
HEIC
Apple photo format used by iPhone and iPad. High quality with small file size.
JPG
Universal format for photos. Supported everywhere, great balance between quality and file size.
HEIF
High Efficiency Image Format — same as HEIC, used on Apple devices.
WebP
Modern image format by Google. Up to 30% smaller than JPG with the same quality.
PNG
Lossless format that preserves every pixel. Best for screenshots and logos.
GIF
Classic format for simple animations. Supports transparency and up to 256 colors.
BMP
Uncompressed bitmap format. Maximum quality but very large file size.
TIFF
Professional lossless format used in printing and photography.
AVIF
Next-gen format with excellent compression. Up to 50% smaller than JPG.
PPM
Portable Pixmap format used in Unix/Linux environments.
HDR
High Dynamic Range format storing extended brightness data.
FITS
Flexible Image Transport System used in astronomy and science.
PDF
Portable Document Format. Convert PDF pages to JPG, PNG or WebP images.
AVIF vs WebP vs HEIC vs JPG
Quick comparison to help you choose the right format
AVIF
- Size: Up to 50% smaller than JPG
- Browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Safari
- Transparency: ✓
- Best for: Web performance
WebP
- Size: 25-35% smaller than JPG
- Browsers: All modern browsers
- Transparency: ✓
- Best for: Web compatibility
HEIC
- Size: ~50% smaller than JPG
- Browsers: Safari only
- Transparency: ✓
- Best for: iPhone storage
JPG
- Size: Baseline
- Browsers: All browsers & apps
- Transparency: ✗
- Best for: Universal sharing
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is it safe to convert HEIC to JPG online?
- Yes. Convertify processes your file server-side using an encrypted HTTPS connection. Files are deleted immediately after conversion and never stored or shared. No account required.
- Will I lose quality when converting HEIC to JPG?
- There is minimal quality loss at high quality settings. HEIC and JPG are both lossy formats. Convertify converts at high quality by default, so the result is visually identical to the original for most use cases.
- Why can't Windows open my HEIC file?
- Windows does not include HEIC support by default. You need the HEIF Image Extensions codec from the Microsoft Store ($0.99). Converting to JPG is the easiest way to open HEIC photos on any Windows PC without extra software.
- Can I convert multiple HEIC files at once?
- Yes. Convertify supports batch conversion. Upload up to 10 HEIC files and download them all as JPG in one go.
- What is the difference between HEIC and HEIF?
- HEIF is the container format standard developed by MPEG. HEIC is Apple's specific implementation of HEIF using the HEVC codec. In practice, .heic and .heif files are the same thing and convert identically.
- Does converting HEIC to JPG remove Live Photo data?
- Yes. JPG is a static format and cannot store the video component of a Live Photo. Only the still frame is preserved after conversion. Keep the original HEIC if you need the motion effect.
- How do I stop my iPhone from shooting HEIC?
- Go to Settings → Camera → Formats and select 'Most Compatible'. Your iPhone will shoot JPG instead of HEIC going forward. This uses more storage but ensures compatibility everywhere.
- Does HEIC support transparency?
- HEIC can technically store alpha channel transparency, but most iPhone photos do not use it. JPG does not support transparency — any transparent areas will be filled with white. Use PNG if you need to preserve transparency.
- How much smaller is HEIC compared to JPG?
- HEIC files are typically 40-50% smaller than JPG at equivalent visual quality. A photo that is 5MB as JPG will be approximately 2-3MB as HEIC. When you convert HEIC to JPG, the resulting JPG will be larger than the original HEIC.
- Can I convert HEIC to JPG without losing EXIF data?
- Yes. Convertify preserves EXIF metadata during conversion, including location data, camera settings, and date/time information.
What is HEIC?
HEIC (High Efficiency Image Coding) is the container format Apple adopted in 2017 with iOS 11. It uses the HEVC (H.265) codec to compress images roughly twice as efficiently as JPEG — meaning the same visual quality at about half the file size. That's why your iPhone shoots HEIC by default: you get more photos in the same storage space. A typical iPhone photo in HEIC is 2-4MB, while the equivalent JPEG would be 5-8MB.
Why convert HEIC to JPG?
JPG is universally supported — every browser, every OS, every image editor, every social media platform. HEIC is not. Windows requires a paid codec to open HEIC natively. Android does not support HEIC at all. Most social media platforms silently reject or re-encode HEIC files. Email attachments in HEIC may not display on non-Apple devices. Converting to JPG gives you maximum compatibility with zero friction — your photos work everywhere, instantly.
HEIC vs JPG: When to use which
| Feature | HEIC | JPG |
|---|---|---|
| File size | ~50% smaller than JPG | Larger baseline |
| Quality | Excellent (HEVC codec) | Good (lossy) |
| Browser support | Safari only | All browsers |
| Windows support | Requires paid codec | Native |
| Android support | None | Native |
| Social media | Often rejected | Universal |
| May not display | Always displays | |
| Photo editors | Limited support | Universal |
| Best for | iPhone storage | Sharing & web |
Browser and OS support for HEIC in 2026
As of 2026, HEIC is natively supported only in Safari 17+ and Apple devices running iOS 11+ or macOS High Sierra+. Chrome, Firefox, and Edge do not support HEIC without browser extensions. On Windows 11, you need the 'HEIF Image Extensions' from the Microsoft Store — which costs $0.99. On Windows 10, even this codec has compatibility issues. On Linux, support requires building libheif from source. Android has no native HEIC support. JPG works on every device, browser, and operating system without any additional software — it has been universally supported since 1992.
How to convert HEIC to JPG on different devices
On iPhone: Go to Settings → Camera → Formats → Most Compatible. This makes your iPhone shoot JPG going forward. For existing HEIC photos, use Convertify to convert them in bulk. On Windows: Windows does not open HEIC natively without the paid codec. The easiest solution is to upload your HEIC files to Convertify and download them as JPG — no software installation required. On Mac: You can open HEIC in Preview and export as JPG via File → Export. Or use Convertify for batch conversion of multiple files at once. On Android: Android does not support HEIC at all. Use Convertify to convert your iPhone photos before transferring them to your Android device.
Will I lose quality converting HEIC to JPG?
There is minimal quality loss when converting HEIC to JPG at high quality settings. Both HEIC and JPG are lossy formats — they both discard some image data during compression. The key difference is efficiency: HEIC achieves the same visual quality as JPG at roughly half the file size. When you convert HEIC to JPG, the image is re-encoded as JPG. At high quality settings (90+), the visual difference is imperceptible to the human eye. Convertify converts at high quality by default, so your photos will look identical to the originals in everyday use. The only significant difference you may notice is file size — JPG files will be larger than the original HEIC.
HEIC and Live Photos — what happens during conversion?
iPhone Live Photos consist of a still image and a short video clip stored together. HEIC can store both components in a single file. When you convert a Live Photo HEIC to JPG, only the still image frame is preserved — the video component is discarded. JPG is a static format and cannot store video data. If you need to preserve the motion effect, you should keep the original HEIC file on your iPhone or export the video component separately before converting.
Batch conversion — convert multiple HEIC files at once
Convertify supports batch conversion of HEIC files. You can upload up to 10 HEIC images at a time and download them all as JPG in a single operation. This is particularly useful when transferring photos from iPhone to Windows PC, preparing photos for social media, sending photos via email to non-Apple users, or uploading photos to web platforms that do not support HEIC. Drag and drop your HEIC files onto the converter, select JPG as the output format, and click Convert. All files are processed simultaneously and ready for download within seconds.
Privacy and security — is it safe to convert HEIC online?
Convertify processes files server-side using an encrypted HTTPS connection. Your files are never stored permanently — they are deleted immediately after conversion and download. No account is required, and no personal data is collected beyond what is needed for the conversion. Convertify does not analyze, share, or use your image content for any purpose other than conversion. For maximum privacy, the converted file is available for download immediately and purged from the server within 6 hours even if not downloaded. Your iPhone photos remain private.
How Convertify converts HEIC to JPG
Convertify runs on a Rust backend using libvips — one of the fastest image processing libraries available. libvips processes images in streaming pipelines, keeping memory usage flat regardless of file size. This means even large HEIC files from iPhone Pro cameras (50MP+) convert quickly without memory errors. The conversion pipeline handles color profile preservation, EXIF metadata transfer, and proper chroma subsampling. Your file is processed server-side, never stored permanently, and deleted immediately after conversion. No account required, no watermarks, no hidden file size limits.