How to Change HEIC to JPG on iPhone
HEIC is the photo format Apple uses by default on iPhone and iPad. Add your HEIC file to the box below and it turns into a JPG instantly, on your own iPhone, without anything being uploaded.
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Accepts HEIC, WebP, PNG, JPG, BMP, GIF and SVG · multiple files · nothing is uploaded
Converted on your device. Your photos never leave your browser.
The steps: Change HEIC to JPG on iPhone
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Open this page in Safari (or Chrome) on your iPhone or iPad.
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Tap the box above, then choose Photo Library to pick from Photos, or Choose File to browse the Files app (iCloud Drive, On My iPhone, Downloads).
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Your JPG is ready the moment the file is added. Lower the Quality if you'd like a lighter file.
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Tap Download. Safari puts the file in Files › Downloads (the download arrow in the address bar takes you there). To get an image into Photos, open it in Files, tap Share, then Save Image.
What happens to your image going from HEIC to JPG
- JPG is a lossy format. The Quality slider begins at 90%, which is indistinguishable from the original for almost any photo; slide it down for a smaller file and the preview shows the new size before you save.
- Your photos keep their full resolution, and the JPG opens on Windows, Android and any website.
HEIC vs JPG in brief
- HEIC is the photo format Apple uses by default on iPhone and iPad. It packs a picture into about half the space a JPG would need, yet plenty of Windows computers, web forms, websites and older apps refuse to open it.
- JPG (or JPEG) is the photo format that works almost everywhere. Lossy compression keeps files small, but there's no transparency and each re-save throws away a little more detail.
iPhone tips
- To shoot JPGs from now on, go to Settings › Camera › Formats and pick Most Compatible (photos take roughly twice the space).
- Picking from Photo Library can make iOS pass along a JPG it has already converted. If you need the untouched original, save it to Files first and use Choose File.
- You don't need anything from the App Store – the tool works inside Safari and the file stays on your iPhone.
HEIC vs JPG
| HEIC | JPG | |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossy (HEVC), highly efficient | Lossy, with adjustable quality |
| Transparency | Possible, though camera shots don't use it | No – see-through areas turn into a solid colour |
| Animation | Can hold several frames (Live Photos, bursts) | No |
| Ideal for | Keeping iPhone and iPad storage free | Photos to share, email or upload |
| Works on | Apple devices; hit and miss on Windows, Android and websites | Everywhere |
Questions & answers
Does changing HEIC to JPG lower the quality?
At the 90% default you won't be able to tell. JPG is lossy, so very low settings can bring blur or blocky edges.
Can I do a whole batch of HEIC files?
Yes. Add as many as you want; each is converted separately, and Download all bundles them into a single ZIP.
Do my photos get sent anywhere?
No. Your browser does the conversion with your device's own processor, so your photos stay with you. Once the page has loaded you could even switch off your internet connection.
Where do I find the converted file on my iPhone?
Tap Download. Safari puts the file in Files › Downloads (the download arrow in the address bar takes you there). To get an image into Photos, open it in Files, tap Share, then Save Image.
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