HEIC / HEIF to JPG Converter

Windows 11 requires two Microsoft Store extensions to open HEIC files natively: the HEIF Image Extension (free) and the HEVC Video Extensions. The HEVC extension was previously sold for $0.99 but is now free in most regions — search 'HEVC Video Extensions from Device Manufacturer' in the Microsoft Store. On some Windows 11 builds the codec comes pre-installed; on others it does not. If you don't want to install any extensions, converting HEIC to JPG in your browser is the fastest fix — JPG opens everywhere on Windows without any codecs.

This is a colour profile problem. iPhones shoot photos in Display P3, a wide colour gamut colour space with richer, more vivid colours than standard sRGB. JPG files typically use sRGB. When a converter does not properly translate the Display P3 data into sRGB, the result is washed-out colours — skin tones go slightly grey, whites look warm, and blues look muted. A properly built converter performs the Display P3 → sRGB colour space conversion during export, preserving accurate colours in the output JPG.

It depends on the converter. Many free online tools and even some desktop apps silently strip all EXIF metadata during conversion — including date taken, GPS location, camera model, shutter speed, and ISO. This is a known issue reported in Adobe Community forums and Apple Support threads. To check if metadata was preserved after conversion: right-click the output JPG on Windows → Properties → Details tab. You should see Date Taken, GPS coordinates, and camera information if EXIF was retained.

It depends on how you transferred them. When you connect an iPhone to a Windows PC via USB cable and use the Photos app import or File Explorer, iOS automatically converts HEIC to JPG during the transfer — if 'Automatic' is selected in Settings → Camera → Formats. However, when photos sync via iCloud, Google Drive, or are sent as email attachments, they arrive in their original HEIC format. AirDrop to Windows also sends the raw HEIC file. This is why the same iPhone can produce both HEIC and JPG files depending on the transfer method.

Drop or select multiple HEIC files onto the converter above — there is no file limit. All files are converted simultaneously in your browser. Download each JPG individually or click Download All to receive a single ZIP archive. Note: the Windows 11 Photos app does not support batch HEIC to JPG conversion — it can only convert one file at a time. For bulk jobs, a browser-based converter or a tool like CopyTrans HEIC (Windows desktop app) is required.

HEIC and JPG are both lossy formats. Converting re-encodes the image through a second lossy compression pass. At JPG quality 90 or above, the visual difference is imperceptible for photo viewing and sharing. At quality 85 the file is meaningfully smaller and still looks identical at normal screen sizes. For print at high DPI, use quality 95–100. The default quality of 92 in this tool is the right choice for most conversions.

Go to Settings → Camera → Formats, then tap 'Most Compatible'. This switches the camera to capture JPEG and H.264 video instead of HEIC and HEVC. Existing photos on your phone remain as HEIC — this only affects new photos going forward. The trade-off: JPEG files are roughly twice the size of HEIC at equivalent quality, so switching will use more storage. If storage is tight, keep HEIC and convert individual photos to JPG only when you need to share or use them outside Apple devices.

Yes. Download the HEIC files from iCloud.com or iCloud Drive to your computer first — they will download in their original HEIC format. Then drop them into the converter above to get JPGs. Alternatively, on iPhone, go to Settings → [Your Name] → iCloud → Photos → Download and Keep Originals to ensure iCloud stores and syncs the full HEIC files rather than optimised versions.

Creatoryn converts entirely inside your browser using JavaScript and WebAssembly. Your HEIC photos are never sent to any server — not even temporarily. This is important for personal photos, which often contain embedded GPS location data and dates that could reveal where you live or travel. Upload-based converters process your files on their servers and require trusting that their retention and deletion policies are accurate.