What is HEIC to JPG and how does it work?

HEIC to JPG is a free online tool from HuntPDF. Convert iPhone HEIC photos to JPG. You upload a file, the work happens on our servers, and you download the result. There is nothing to install and no account to create.

How do I use HEIC to JPG online?

Upload your HEIC file using the box above — drag it in, browse for it, or bring it in from Google Drive, Dropbox or OneDrive. A preview appears so you can check you've picked the right file. Press convert, then download your JPG. You can rename it first if you'd like.

Is my file secure when I use HEIC to JPG?

Yes. The file you send to HEIC to JPG travels over an encrypted HTTPS connection and is processed automatically on our servers. It is never made public, never shared with anyone, and nobody reads it.

Does HuntPDF store my files after HEIC to JPG has run?

No. Your upload is deleted the moment HEIC to JPG finishes with it, and the file it produces is removed as soon as you have downloaded it, or when you upload another file, or when you close the page. Nothing is kept, and nothing is used to train anything.

Will the original quality and formatting be maintained?

Yes. HEIC to JPG is built to leave your content exactly as it is — only the change you asked for is applied. Nothing else about the file is altered or re-compressed.

Can I use HEIC to JPG on mobile?

Yes. HEIC to JPG works in any modern browser on phones and tablets — iPhone, iPad or Android — with nothing to install. You can upload straight from your device or from your cloud storage.

Can I rename my file before downloading it from HEIC to JPG?

Yes. The file HEIC to JPG gives you back keeps the name of the file you uploaded by default. If you'd rather call it something else, edit the name in the field next to the download button before you save it.

Do I need to install any software to use HEIC to JPG?

No. There is nothing to download, install or sign up for — HEIC to JPG is used from your browser and does the work on our servers, so it behaves the same on Windows, macOS, Linux, Android and iOS.

How long does HEIC to JPG take?

Most files are finished in a few seconds. A large or page-heavy file takes a little longer, because HEIC to JPG runs on our servers rather than on your device — but you won't be waiting around. You can upload files up to 250MB.

Is HEIC to JPG free to use?

Yes. HEIC to JPG is free, with no signup, no watermark on the result and no daily limit for normal use.

What does HEIC to JPG do?

It converts each HEIC or HEIF photo you add into a standard JPG image, keeping the same name with a .jpg ending.

Can I convert many HEIC photos to JPG at once?

Yes. Add them together and each is converted, with a download for every photo.

Is a HEIC to JPG file bigger than the original?

Usually, yes. JPG is less efficient than HEIC. Run the results through Compress Image if size matters.

Can I convert HEIC to PNG instead?

Yes. PNG, WebP, TIFF, GIF, AVIF and BMP are in the same list as JPG.

How do I stop my iPhone saving HEIC?

Open Settings, Camera, Formats and choose Most Compatible. New photos will be saved as JPG.

Can I put my HEIC photos into a PDF instead?

Yes. Use HEIC to PDF to combine them into one PDF document, page by page.

HEIC to JPG Converter – Free Online, No Signup

Drop your file on the target

Several files · up to 260 MB each · deleted after processing

Drop your files here

Choose files

JPG, PNG, WebP, HEIC, TIFF, GIF, BMP, AVIF
Images to one PDF
Up to 260 MB per file

Converted on our secure servers over HTTPS. Your files are deleted automatically after processing.

HEIC to JPG converts iPhone photos from Apple's HEIC format into JPG files that open on Windows, Android, older software and upload forms that reject HEIC. You can convert a whole batch of photos in one go.

How to convert HEIC to JPG

Drop your HEIC photos on the page, or choose them from Google Drive, Dropbox or OneDrive. Add as many as you need. JPG is suggested first in the list, so press it to convert. Each photo gets its own download, or use the option to download them all together. Rename files, send them on WhatsApp, or continue with Compress Image to make them smaller.

When you need HEIC to JPG

A job applicant's passport photo won't upload because the portal only accepts JPG. A grandparent on a Windows laptop can't open the photos sent from an iPhone. An eBay seller needs listing photos in a format the site accepts. A teacher collects HEIC pictures from a school trip for the newsletter.

Why iPhones use HEIC

HEIC stores photos at about half the size of JPG, which saves space on the phone, but many apps and websites still can't read it. JPG opens almost everywhere. The same list also offers PNG, WebP, TIFF and other formats if a site asks for something else. To keep photos as JPG from now on, set Camera, Formats to Most Compatible on your iPhone.

Frequently asked questions

What does HEIC to JPG do?: It converts each HEIC or HEIF photo you add into a standard JPG image, keeping the same name with a .jpg ending.
Can I convert many HEIC photos to JPG at once?: Yes. Add them together and each is converted, with a download for every photo.
Is a HEIC to JPG file bigger than the original?: Usually, yes. JPG is less efficient than HEIC. Run the results through Compress Image if size matters.
Can I convert HEIC to PNG instead?: Yes. PNG, WebP, TIFF, GIF, AVIF and BMP are in the same list as JPG.
How do I stop my iPhone saving HEIC?: Open Settings, Camera, Formats and choose Most Compatible. New photos will be saved as JPG.
Can I put my HEIC photos into a PDF instead?: Yes. Use HEIC to PDF to combine them into one PDF document, page by page.