HEIC to JPG Converter — iPhone Photos, Browser-Only
Convert Apple HEIC/HEIF photos to universally compatible JPG format directly in your browser. No file uploads, no software installation, no privacy concerns — your iPhone photos never leave your device. Supports batch conversion with adjustable quality settings and EXIF data preservation.
HEIC exists for a good reason — it stores a photo at roughly half the size of an equivalent JPEG with no visible loss — and it causes trouble for an equally simple reason: licensing meant Windows, many web forms, and a lot of older software never added support. Converting produces a JPEG that opens anywhere, while leaving the original untouched on your phone. EXIF data including the capture date, camera model, and orientation is carried over, so the converted file still sorts correctly in a photo library.
How to use HEIC to JPG Converter
- Upload HEIC/HEIF files from your iPhone or camera.
- Choose JPG or PNG, and for JPG the quality (default 92%) and whether to keep the photo details.
- Click "Convert to JPG" (or PNG).
- Download converted JPG files individually or as a ZIP.
Features
- Convert HEIC/HEIF to JPG instantly — Process happens right in your browser.
- Batch convert multiple iPhone photos — Upload and convert many files at once.
- 100% client-side — Photos never uploaded to any server. Complete privacy.
- JPG or PNG, adjustable quality — JPG quality from 50 to 100%, or lossless PNG.
- Keep or drop EXIF — Capture date, camera and location are copied into the JPG, or left out with one untick.
- Works on Windows, Mac, Linux, and mobile browsers — No software to install.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a HEIC file and why can't I open it?
HEIC (High Efficiency Image Coding) is Apple's default photo format since iOS 11. It offers 50% smaller file sizes than JPG at the same quality. However, HEIC isn't natively supported on Windows, Android, or many websites and apps. Converting to JPG ensures your photos work everywhere.
Does converting HEIC to JPG lose quality?
There is minimal quality loss when converting HEIC to JPG at high quality settings (85–95%). Since HEIC already uses lossy compression, the conversion essentially re-encodes the image. At 90%+ quality, the difference is virtually imperceptible. Our converter lets you choose the exact quality level.
Is it safe to convert HEIC photos online?
Many online HEIC converters upload your personal photos to remote servers, creating privacy risks. UtilHub's converter is different — it processes everything in your browser using client-side JavaScript. Your photos never leave your computer, making it the safest way to convert HEIC files online.
Should I just turn HEIC off on my iPhone?
You can — Settings, Camera, Formats, Most Compatible — and new photos will be JPEG. The trade is that they will take roughly twice the storage at the same quality. Many people keep HEIC for everyday capture and convert only the pictures they need to share with a Windows machine or upload to a form that rejects the format.
Is EXIF data kept when converting?
Yes. Capture date, camera and lens model, exposure settings, and orientation are carried into the JPEG, so converted photos still sort chronologically and display the right way up. Location data is copied too, so untick "Keep photo details" before converting pictures you plan to post publicly. PNG output does not carry EXIF.