To convert HEIC to JPG, drop your .heic or .heif photos into the box above, adjust the JPG quality if you like (default 90) and click Convert. A HEIC decoder runs in your browser, so the photos never leave your device. Each file is saved as a JPG with its original name, ready to download individually or as a ZIP.
How to use the HEIC to JPG tool
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Drop your HEIC photos
Drag .heic or .heif files into the drop area or click to select them. Up to 50 photos per run, each up to 50 MB. The HEIC decoder loads only when you add a HEIC file.
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Choose the JPG quality
Set the quality between 10 and 100. The default of 90 keeps photos looking sharp while producing manageable file sizes.
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Convert
Click Convert. Each photo is decoded and re-encoded as JPG locally on your device.
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Download your JPGs
Save the photos one by one or download the whole batch as a ZIP.
Why does my iPhone save photos as HEIC?
Since iOS 11, iPhones have saved photos in HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) by default when the camera is set to its High Efficiency setting. HEIC is based on HEIF, and it typically stores photos of similar quality in less space than JPG, which lets more pictures fit on the phone.
The catch is compatibility. Apple devices handle HEIC natively, but Windows may need an additional extension to open the files, many websites and upload forms do not accept them, and some Android apps, office tools and older photo software cannot display them. JPG, on the other hand, opens practically everywhere.
Common reasons to convert HEIC to JPG
The typical situations are uploading photos to a site that only takes JPG or PNG, sending pictures to someone on Windows or Android, attaching photos to documents or applications, and importing them into software that does not understand HEIC. Converting a batch once saves dealing with each of these problems separately.
Live Photos and burst shots can be stored as HEIC files containing more than one image. In that case, the converter takes the primary image, which is the main still photo, and saves it as a JPG. The video part of a Live Photo is not included.
If you would rather avoid HEIC entirely in the future, iPhones offer a 'Most Compatible' option in the camera format settings that saves new photos as JPG. That uses more storage, so converting only the photos you need to share is often the better trade-off.
Your camera roll stays on your device
Photos from your phone are some of the most personal files you have: family, friends, home, documents you photographed. HEIC files also typically include location and device information. Uploading them to a conversion server means trusting it with all of that.
Krawly converts HEIC using libheif, an open-source HEIF decoder compiled to WebAssembly that runs inside your browser. The decoder is downloaded only when you drop a HEIC file, but your photos themselves are never sent to Krawly's servers. The resulting JPGs do not keep the EXIF metadata, so GPS location and camera details are removed, while the orientation is applied so portrait shots stay upright.
Tips for the best results
- Convert only the photos you need to share and keep the HEIC originals, which take less space.
- Leave the quality at 90 for photos you might print; lower it for quick sharing if file size matters.
- On a phone, very large images may fail due to browser memory limits — try a computer for those.
- Use the ZIP download to move a whole set of converted photos at once.
Frequently asked questions
How do I open HEIC files on Windows?
Windows may need an extra extension to open HEIC files, and some programs still cannot read them. The simplest fix is to convert HEIC to JPEG (the same format as JPG) here. The JPGs open in any Windows app, browser and photo viewer without extra codecs.
Is converting HEIC to JPG free?
Yes. There is no signup, no watermark and no daily limit. You can convert up to 50 photos per run, each up to 50 MB, and download them individually or as a ZIP.
Are my iPhone photos uploaded?
No. The HEIC decoder runs in your browser as WebAssembly, and the conversion happens on your device. Your photos are never sent to Krawly's servers, and nothing is stored after you close the tab.
Does HEIC to JPG reduce quality?
JPG is lossy, so there is a small loss, but at the default quality of 90 it is hard to notice in normal viewing. The JPG will usually be larger than the HEIC, because HEIC compresses more efficiently.
What happens with Live Photos or burst shots?
If a HEIC file contains several images, the primary image is converted to JPG. The motion or video part of a Live Photo is not included, so you get a single still photo.
Is the location data removed?
Yes. Re-encoding removes EXIF metadata, including GPS location, date and camera model. The photo's orientation is applied to the pixels before the metadata is dropped, so pictures are not rotated incorrectly.
Private by design. Every Krawly converter runs inside your browser using JavaScript and WebAssembly. Your files are not uploaded, stored or seen by anyone — when you close the tab, they are gone.