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Convert JPG to HEIC Online Free — Fast Batch Conversion
How to Convert Images Online
1Upload your JPG file
Click upload or drag and drop your JPG.
2Select HEIC output
Choose HEIC as the output format.
3Download HEIC
Click Convert and download your HEIC file.
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
- Can I open HEIC files on Windows?
- Windows 11 supports HEIC natively. On Windows 10 you need the HEVC Video Extensions from the Microsoft Store.
- Will converting JPG to HEIC improve quality?
- No. HEIC cannot recover quality lost during JPG compression. The conversion preserves existing quality at a smaller file size.
- Is HEIC supported on Android?
- No. Android does not natively support HEIC. Stick to JPG or WebP for cross-platform sharing.
- Does HEIC support transparency?
- Yes, HEIC supports alpha channels.
- Can I convert multiple JPG files to HEIC at once?
- Yes. Convertify supports batch conversion of up to 10 files.
- Why would I convert JPG to HEIC instead of just using JPG?
- Mainly for storage savings on Apple devices. HEIC files are roughly half the size of JPG at the same quality.
- Is Convertify free?
- Yes, completely free with no account required.
Why convert JPG to HEIC?
HEIC is Apple's default photo format used across iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Converting JPG to HEIC reduces file size by roughly 50% compared to JPG at equivalent visual quality. If you manage a large photo library on Apple devices or iCloud, storing images as HEIC frees up significant storage space. HEIC also supports better color depth and HDR metadata than standard JPG.
Where can I use HEIC files?
HEIC files work natively across the entire Apple ecosystem — iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Photos, iCloud Photo Library, and macOS Preview. iOS 11 and later open HEIC natively. macOS High Sierra and later support HEIC in all system apps. Outside Apple devices, HEIC has limited support — Windows requires the HEIF Image Extensions from the Microsoft Store, and most Android devices cannot open HEIC files natively.
JPG to HEIC for iPhone photo library management
If you have a large collection of JPG photos you want to import into your iPhone or Mac photo library, converting to HEIC first reduces the storage footprint significantly. A 4MB JPG typically becomes a 1.5-2MB HEIC file with no visible quality difference. This is especially useful when migrating photos from a camera or older device to an Apple ecosystem workflow.
JPG vs HEIC comparison
| Feature | JPG | HEIC |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Baseline | ~50% better than JPG |
| Transparency | Not supported | Supported |
| HDR support | No | Yes |
| Browser support | All browsers | Safari only |
| App support | Universal | Apple ecosystem |
| Best for | Universal sharing | Apple storage & quality |
Storage savings: JPG vs HEIC
The storage savings from converting JPG to HEIC are substantial. HEIC uses the HEVC codec which achieves roughly twice the compression efficiency of JPEG. A typical 12MP iPhone photo is about 3-4MB as JPG and 1.5-2MB as HEIC at equivalent quality. For a library of 10,000 photos, this difference amounts to 15-25GB of storage saved.
Does JPG to HEIC conversion improve quality?
Converting JPG to HEIC does not recover quality that was lost during the original JPG compression. JPG is a lossy format — once image data is discarded during encoding, it cannot be restored. What HEIC offers is better compression efficiency going forward: if you re-encode a JPG as HEIC at the same visual quality level, the HEIC file will be smaller.
How Convertify converts JPG to HEIC
Convertify uses Rust with libvips and libheif for accurate JPG to HEIC conversion. The conversion preserves color profiles and EXIF metadata from the original JPG. Files are processed server-side and deleted within 6 hours. No account required.