Why won't my HEIC photo open on Windows or in my editor?

HEIC is the format the iPhone uses by default. It saves space, but Windows, many web apps, and older photo editors can't read it without an add-on. Converting to JPG gives you a file that opens everywhere — email, documents, printers, and every browser.

Are my photos uploaded to a server?

No. The conversion runs completely inside your browser using a WebAssembly decoder. Your photo is never sent over the network, never stored, and never seen by us. You can even disconnect from the internet after the page loads and it will still work.

Does this work offline?

Yes. Once the page has loaded, the entire conversion happens on your own device. There's no server round-trip, so it keeps working with no connection.

Is JPG lossy? Will I lose quality?

JPG uses lossy compression, so there is some quality trade-off versus the original HEIC. Use the quality slider to balance file size against fidelity — 80% is a good default that looks identical to most eyes while keeping files small.

Does it keep my photo's location and EXIF data?

For privacy, metadata such as GPS location and camera details is not carried into the JPG. The converted file is just the image, so you can share it without leaking where or when it was taken.

Can I convert a whole folder of photos at once?

Yes. Drop in or select multiple HEIC photos and they convert together, each with its own progress and download. When you convert several at once, a 'Download all (.zip)' button packages every JPG into a single archive.

HEIC to JPG Converter

If you’ve ever AirDropped a photo from an iPhone to a Windows PC and found it wouldn’t open, you’ve met HEIC. Apple switched to HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) to squeeze better-looking photos into half the storage — but that efficiency comes at a cost: most of the world still expects JPG. This converter bridges that gap in a single click, without ever uploading your photo.

Why convert HEIC to JPG?

Universal compatibility — JPG opens on every operating system, in every browser, and in every photo editor and printing service.
Easy sharing — attach it to an email, drop it into a document, or upload it to a site that rejects HEIC.
No surprises — recipients on Android, Windows, or older devices see the image immediately instead of an error.

Why it’s private

This is a 100% in-browser tool. When you pick a file, a WebAssembly image decoder runs locally inside your browser tab and re-encodes the photo as a JPG on your own machine. Nothing is uploaded, nothing is stored, and nothing is logged. That makes it safe for personal photos, screenshots, ID scans, or anything you’d rather not hand to a website.

As a privacy bonus, the conversion drops embedded metadata like GPS coordinates and camera serial numbers, so the JPG you download carries the picture and nothing else.

Tips for the best result

Quality slider: 80% is the sweet spot for photos. Push it toward 100% if you plan to edit or print, or lower it to shrink the file for the web.
Convert in bulk: drop in a whole batch of photos and grab them individually or as one zip — handy for clearing a camera roll.
Big files are fine: because everything runs locally, large photos are limited only by your device’s memory, not an upload size cap.

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