HEIC is the format iPhones use to save space, but the moment you send those photos to a Windows PC, an older phone, or many websites, they refuse to open. Converting to JPG fixes that instantly.
Why iPhones use HEIC
HEIC stores the same photo in roughly half the space of a JPG. That is great on your phone, but support outside Apple devices is patchy. JPG is the universal format that opens anywhere.
How to convert HEIC to JPG
- Open the HEIC to JPG Converter.
- Add your HEIC files. You can do several at once.
- Download them as JPGs.
The conversion runs in your browser, so your photos never get uploaded to a server. That matters for personal photos.
Keep the quality you want
JPG is slightly larger than HEIC at the same quality, which is the trade for universal support. If file size matters, run the JPGs through the Image Compressor afterward, or convert to WebP instead for a smaller modern file.
Stop new HEIC files at the source
On an iPhone you can set the camera to capture in the more compatible JPEG format under Settings, Camera, Formats, Most Compatible. That avoids the conversion step for future photos.
Frequently asked questions
Why will my iPhone photos not open on Windows?
They are likely saved as HEIC, which Windows and many apps do not support by default. Converting them to JPG makes them open anywhere.
Can I convert many HEIC files at once?
Yes, add multiple files and the tool converts them together, then lets you download the JPGs.
Is HEIC better than JPG?
HEIC produces smaller files at the same quality, but JPG is far more compatible. Use JPG when you need a photo to open everywhere.