How to Convert HEIC to JPG (iPhone Photos That Will Not Upload)

iPhones save photos in the HEIC format by default because it takes about half the space of a JPG. The drawback is that many websites, older Windows computers and application portals cannot open it. Converting to JPG fixes that.

Quick steps

1. Open HEIC to JPG Converter.
2. Add one or several .heic or .heif photos.
3. Choose JPG (or PNG) and the quality.
4. Convert and download the files — several files are delivered together as a ZIP.

Conversion happens in your browser. The first conversion can take a few seconds while the decoder loads.

JPG or PNG?

Choose JPG for photographs: files are small and accepted everywhere. Choose PNG only if you need lossless quality and do not mind a much larger file.

Stop your iPhone creating HEIC files

In the iPhone's Settings app, open Camera, then Formats, and choose Most Compatible. New photos are then saved as JPG. Menu names can change between iOS versions.

After converting

• Need a small file for a form? Use Compress Image to KB.
• Need exact pixel dimensions? Use Image Resizer.
• Need the photos as a document? Use JPG to PDF.

Frequently asked questions

Does converting remove the location data?

Yes. The converted file contains the picture only; camera and GPS details from the original are not copied. You can inspect any photo with EXIF Reader.

What about Live Photos or bursts?

The tool converts the main still image of a HEIC file.

Why did one file fail?

A few HEIC variants produced by some cameras and apps are not supported by the decoder. Try exporting that photo as JPG from your phone's share menu.