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Starting with iOS 11, Apple switched the default photo format from JPEG to HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container). The reason is straightforward: HEIC files are 40-50% smaller than equivalent JPEGs with no visible loss in quality. For a phone that takes thousands of photos, that compression saves gigabytes of storage over time.
HEIC also supports features that JPEG cannot. It stores 16-bit color depth instead of 8-bit, which preserves more detail in shadows and highlights. Live Photos bundle a still image and a short video clip into a single HEIC container. Burst shots can be stored in one file. For Apple's ecosystem, HEIC is a strictly better format.
The trouble starts when you move photos off your iPhone. Windows does not natively display HEIC files without installing an extension from the Microsoft Store. Linux has limited support depending on the desktop environment. Most web forms for uploading profile pictures, documents, or listings reject HEIC outright and only accept JPEG or PNG.
Email clients may not render HEIC inline. Older versions of Photoshop, GIMP, and other editing software cannot open HEIC files. Even some online printing services refuse the format. The result is that you have photos you took yourself that you cannot use in half the places you need them.
Converting to JPG solves this instantly. JPEG is the most universally supported image format in existence. Every browser, every operating system, every web form, and every piece of image software made in the last 30 years can handle it.
The HEIC to JPG converter runs entirely in your browser. Your photos are never uploaded to a server. The conversion happens locally using JavaScript, your images stay completely private and never leave your device.
There is no signup, no watermark, and no limit on the number of conversions. The tool works on any device with a modern browser, including the iPhone itself.
If you want all future photos saved as JPEG instead of HEIC, you can change a single setting on your iPhone:
This switches the camera to save photos as JPEG and videos as H.264 instead of HEVC. The tradeoff is real: your photos will take up roughly twice as much storage space. If you have plenty of storage or primarily share photos outside the Apple ecosystem, the convenience is worth it. If storage is tight, keep HEIC as the default and convert individual photos as needed.
This setting only affects new photos. Existing HEIC photos on your camera roll are not converted. Use the HEIC to JPG converter for those.
When you convert a Live Photo from HEIC to JPG, only the still image is extracted. The short video clip that plays when you press and hold is not included in the JPG output. JPEG is a still image format and has no way to store video data.
If you need the video portion of a Live Photo, export it separately from the Photos app on your iPhone. You can save the video as a separate file by tapping Share and choosing "Save as Video."
| Photo Resolution | HEIC Size | JPG Size | Savings with HEIC |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 MP (iPhone 13) | 2-3 MB | 4-6 MB | ~50% |
| 48 MP (iPhone 15 Pro) | 5-8 MB | 10-15 MB | ~45% |
| Screenshot (1170x2532) | 300-500 KB | 600 KB-1 MB | ~50% |
These are approximate sizes at default quality settings. Actual sizes vary depending on scene complexity. Photos with lots of detail (landscapes, textures) compress less than photos with large flat areas (skies, walls).
Convert your iPhone HEIC photos to JPG instantly, right in your browser.
Convert HEIC to JPG -->iPhones save photos as HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) by default since iOS 11. HEIC files are 40-50% smaller than JPEG at the same quality, saving storage space on your phone. Apple chose this format to help users store more photos without running out of space.
Go to Settings, then Camera, then Formats, and select "Most Compatible." This switches to JPEG for all future photos. Existing HEIC photos are not converted automatically. Use the HEIC to JPG converter for any photos already saved in HEIC format.
The converter handles one image at a time for maximum quality control. For bulk conversion, convert each photo individually. The process takes about one second per image and your photos never leave your browser, so there is no upload wait time even for large files.
There is a minimal quality reduction since JPEG is a lossy format. At quality 85, which is the default setting, the difference is invisible to the human eye. For lossless conversion, choose PNG as the output format instead. PNG files are larger but preserve every pixel exactly.