iPhone photos on Windows
Open iPhone pictures on a Windows PC or in older photo viewers that do not read HEIC.
Free
HEIC to JPG Converter
Convert iPhone HEIC/HEIF photos to JPG, PNG, WebP, GIF, BMP, and AVIF formats instantly.
HEIC files
Your files will appear here
Add HEIC photos, pick a format and convert. Download each file when it is finished.
This HEIC to JPG converter turns the HEIC and HEIF photos your iPhone, iPad or Mac saves by default into JPG files that open on Windows, Android, older software and almost every upload form. Add up to 10 photos at a time, up to 20 MB each, and download each JPG when it is ready. It is free, with no account and no watermark.
JPG is selected by default, but the same page also converts HEIC to PNG, WebP, AVIF, GIF or BMP. If your converted photo is still too heavy for an email or a website, run it through Compress Image or Resize Image. For other formats, such as WebP to JPG or PNG to JPG, use the general Image Converter.
How to use HEIC to JPG Converter
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Choose the output format
Leave JPG selected for the widest compatibility, or pick PNG, WebP, AVIF, GIF or BMP from the Convert to menu.
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Add your HEIC photos
Click Add HEIC Files and choose up to 10 .heic or .heif files, each up to 20 MB. They are listed in the preview panel.
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Convert and download
Press Convert. Files are converted one after another, and each one gets its own Download button with its new size.
What you can make
Upload forms and websites
Many job portals, government forms and marketplaces still reject HEIC. JPG is accepted almost everywhere.
Share with Android users
Send photos that open on any phone, messaging app or email client without a special viewer.
Documents and slides
Drop converted photos into Word, Google Docs, PowerPoint or Keynote without import errors.
HEIC to PNG
Choose PNG for lossless files you plan to edit further in design or photo software.
HEIC to WebP or AVIF
Pick WebP or AVIF for small, modern files that suit websites and blogs.
Photo albums and printing
Convert a batch of holiday or family photos to JPG before sending them to a print service.
Editing in any app
Get a JPG or PNG that any editor can open, then crop, resize or retouch it.
What is a HEIC file, and why convert HEIC to JPG?
HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is the image format Apple devices use by default since iOS 11. It is based on HEIF and stores photos at roughly the same quality as JPG in a noticeably smaller file, which is why your iPhone uses it to save storage space.
The downside is support. Many Windows setups, Android phones, older photo apps, website builders and online forms cannot open or accept HEIC. Converting HEIC to JPG solves that: JPG is the most widely supported photo format in the world, so the file will open anywhere.
- JPG: best for sharing, email and uploads. Saved at quality 90, which keeps photos looking sharp.
- PNG: lossless, larger files. Good when you want to edit the photo further.
- WebP and AVIF: modern formats with small files, well suited to websites.
- GIF and BMP: available for older software that needs them. GIF is limited to 256 colors, so it is a poor fit for photos.
Which one should you pick? If you are not sure, choose JPG. It is the format photo labs, email clients, office software and social networks all expect, and a converted iPhone photo is usually a comfortable size for sharing. Choose PNG only when you know you will edit the image several times, because every JPG save loses a little detail while PNG does not.
How this HEIC converter works
Most browsers cannot decode HEIC on their own, so this tool converts on RegiAI servers. When you press Convert, each photo is uploaded, decoded and re-encoded into the format you picked, and a download link comes back to the page. Files are processed one at a time, so a batch of 10 large photos can take a little while.
A few practical details:
- The limits are 10 files per batch and 20 MB per file. For more photos, download the first batch, remove the files and add the next ones.
- Only .heic and .heif files are accepted. If a file was already converted by your phone, it will usually be a .jpg and does not need this tool.
- If you change the output format after converting, the finished results are cleared so you can convert again in the new format.
- Each converted file keeps its original name, with a prefix and a timestamp added.
If you only need a single format pair for other images, the dedicated pages such as WebP to JPG and PNG to JPG run entirely in your browser.
Stop your iPhone saving HEIC in the first place
If you convert HEIC to JPG often, you can tell your iPhone to save new photos as JPG instead. Open Settings, then Camera, then Formats, and choose Most Compatible. New photos will be saved as JPG and videos as H.264. Photos you already took stay in HEIC, so you will still need a converter for those.
The trade-off is storage: JPG files take more space on your phone than HEIC. Many people keep High Efficiency on and convert only the photos they need to share, which is exactly what this page is for.
Once your photos are in JPG, you can go further with other free tools: crop them, rotate sideways shots, or add your name with the Watermark Maker. To remove the background from a product photo, try the Background Remover.
Another option on the iPhone itself: when you attach photos to an email or upload them through some apps, iOS often sends a JPG copy automatically. That does not help when you copy files over a USB cable, download them from iCloud on a Windows PC or export them from a backup. In those cases you end up with a folder of .heic files, and a converter is the quickest fix.
On a Mac, Preview can also export HEIC as JPG one file at a time. This page is handy when you are on a Windows PC, a Chromebook or someone else's computer and cannot install anything.
HEIC to JPG Converter FAQ
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How do I convert HEIC to JPG?
Leave JPG selected in the Convert to menu, click Add HEIC Files, choose up to 10 photos and press Convert. When each file shows Finished, click its Download button.
Is this HEIC to JPG converter free?
Yes. The HEIC converter is free to use, with no sign up, no payment and no watermark on the converted photos.
Do I need to create an account?
No. You can convert HEIC files without signing in.
How many HEIC files can I convert at once?
Up to 10 files per batch. When the batch is done, download your files, remove them from the list and add the next 10.
What is the maximum file size?
Each HEIC or HEIF file can be up to 20 MB, which is enough for typical iPhone and iPad photos.
Can I convert HEIC to PNG instead of JPG?
Yes. Choose PNG in the Convert to menu before you press Convert. The page also converts HEIC to WebP, AVIF, GIF and BMP.
Does converting HEIC to JPG reduce quality?
JPG is saved at quality 90, so photos look practically the same at normal viewing sizes. If you need a lossless copy for editing, choose PNG instead.
Are my HEIC photos uploaded?
Yes. Browsers cannot decode HEIC reliably, so the conversion runs on RegiAI servers. Each file is uploaded, converted and returned as a download link.
Can I convert HEIC to JPG on my iPhone or Android phone?
Yes. The page works in mobile browsers. On an iPhone, tap Add HEIC Files and choose photos from your library or the Files app.
Why does my iPhone save photos as HEIC?
HEIC keeps the same visual quality as JPG in a smaller file, which saves storage. You can switch to JPG in Settings, Camera, Formats, Most Compatible, but it only affects new photos.
What is the difference between HEIC and HEIF?
HEIF is the container format; HEIC is the version Apple uses, with HEVC compression. This converter accepts both .heic and .heif files.
Can I convert HEIC to JPG on Windows without installing anything?
Yes. Open this page in any browser on Windows, add your HEIC files and download the JPGs. No codec or app is needed.
My file failed to convert. What can I do?
Check that the file really ends in .heic or .heif and is under 20 MB. Some unusual HEIC variants cannot be decoded; if one keeps failing, contact us and let us know.
How do I convert other formats, like WebP or AVIF to JPG?
Why can't I open HEIC files on Windows?
Windows needs extra codecs from the Microsoft Store to display HEIC, and many apps still cannot read it. Converting HEIC to JPG avoids that entirely.