HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is Apple's default photo format since iOS 11. It offers better compression than JPG with same quality, but isn't compatible with Windows, Android, or most websites.

Does converting reduce quality?

Minimal quality loss at 85-90% JPG quality. HEIC and JPG both use lossy compression, so conversion involves re-encoding. The visual difference is negligible for most photos.

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iPhone Photos Not Opening? Convert HEIC to JPG

Since iOS 11 (2017), iPhones save photos as HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) instead of JPG. While HEIC offers 50% better compression than JPG, it's not compatible with Windows, Android, most websites, or older software.

This creates massive headaches: photos won't open on Windows PCs, can't be uploaded to many websites, won't display in older apps, and confuse non-Apple users. Converting HEIC to JPG solves all compatibility issues - JPG works everywhere, always.

HEIC vs JPG Compatibility

Platform/Use	HEIC Support	JPG Support
Windows 10/11	Requires codec install	✓ Native
Android Devices	Not supported	✓ Universal
Web Browsers	Limited	✓ All browsers

Common HEIC Problems & Solutions

Can't View on Windows PC

Problem: Transferred iPhone photos to Windows laptop. Files show as ".HEIC" and won't open in Photo Viewer.

Solution: Convert all HEIC photos to JPG before transferring. JPG opens natively in all Windows programs.

Website Upload Fails

Problem: "File type not supported" error on LinkedIn/Facebook.

Solution: Convert HEIC to JPG first. Most websites only accept JPG/PNG.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HEIC format?▼

HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is Apple's default photo format since iOS 11 (2017). It offers better compression than JPG with same quality, but isn't compatible with Windows, Android, or most non-Apple platforms.

Why can't I open iPhone photos on Windows?▼

iPhones save photos as HEIC files which Windows doesn't natively support without installing additional codecs. Converting HEIC to JPG makes photos viewable without software installation.

Does converting HEIC to JPG reduce quality?▼

Minimal quality loss at 85-90% JPG quality. Both HEIC and JPG use lossy compression. At 90% JPG quality, the visual difference is negligible for most photos.

Is this converter safe?▼

100% safe. All conversion happens in your browser using JavaScript. Your photos never leave your device.

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