Key Features
- Convert HEIC and HEIF images to JPG or PNG format
- Support for iPhone and iPad photo formats
- Adjustable quality settings (1-100%)
- Preserves image quality and EXIF metadata
- Convert to JPG for smaller files or PNG for transparency
- Fast server-side conversion with secure file deletion
Common Use Cases
- Convert iPhone photos to view on Windows or Android
- Share iPhone photos with people who can't open HEIC files
- Convert HEIC images for editing in older software
- Make iPhone photos compatible with social media platforms
- Convert HEIC photos for printing or professional use
- Batch convert iPhone photo library for backup purposes
How to Use
- Click "Select HEIC/HEIF File" and choose your iPhone photo
- Select output format: JPG (recommended for photos) or PNG
- Adjust quality slider (90 recommended for best balance)
- Click "Convert to JPG/PNG" to start the conversion
- Wait a few seconds while your image is being converted
- Download your converted image in universal JPG or PNG format
Frequently Asked Questions
HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is a modern image format used by Apple devices since iOS 11. It provides better compression than JPG, meaning smaller file sizes with similar quality. However, HEIC is not widely supported outside of Apple devices, which is why conversion is often needed.
At quality setting 90 (recommended), the quality difference is virtually imperceptible to the human eye. HEIC and JPG both use lossy compression, so there will be a minimal quality change, but at high quality settings (85-95), your photos will look excellent.
For most photos, JPG is recommended as it creates smaller files while maintaining excellent quality. Choose PNG only if you need transparency support or if you're converting images with text/graphics that need to stay sharp. PNG files will be significantly larger than JPG.
Yes! Our converter preserves EXIF metadata including date taken, camera settings, and location information (if present). This means your photos will retain important information like when and where they were taken.
This tool converts the still image portion of HEIC files. If you have a Live Photo, it will convert the main photo to JPG/PNG, but the video component will not be included. You'll get a standard static image.
HEIC is a relatively new format (introduced in 2017) and requires specific codecs to view. While Windows 10/11 can add HEIC support via Microsoft Store extensions, many users and older systems cannot open these files natively. Converting to JPG ensures universal compatibility.
At quality 90, JPG files are typically similar in size to HEIC files (sometimes slightly larger, sometimes slightly smaller). The main benefit is compatibility, not size reduction. If you need smaller files, you can reduce the quality slider to 70-80.
Absolutely! Your HEIC files are processed securely on our server and are automatically deleted immediately after you download the converted file. We do not store, view, or share your photos with anyone. All processing is done privately and securely.
