LocalConvert

HEIC to JPG Converter

✓ No Upload✓ No Signup✓ No Limits✓ 100% Browser-Based

Drop your .heic file here

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No file size limit · Processed in your browser

How to Convert HEIC to JPG

  1. 1Click 'Choose File' or drag your HEIC photo into the drop zone
  2. 2The HEIC decoder loads in your browser (first time only, ~1.5MB)
  3. 3Click 'Download JPG' to save your converted photo

iPhone photos are saved as HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) by default since iOS 11. HEIC files are about 50% smaller than equivalent JPG photos — but Windows, Android, and most web services don't support HEIC natively, making it impossible to open, share, or upload these photos without converting first.

Our HEIC to JPG converter uses WebAssembly-compiled code to decode HEIC files directly in your browser. No upload. No cloud processing. Your iPhone photos never leave your device.

Why HEIC exists: Apple introduced HEIC to halve the storage used by photos while maintaining or improving visual quality. It's an excellent format for storage — but the lack of universal support means you often need to convert before sharing.

Note: The first conversion may take a few seconds while the HEIC decoder library (about 1.5MB) loads into your browser. Subsequent conversions in the same session are instant.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why can't Windows open HEIC files?⌄
HEIC is based on the HEVC codec, which requires a licensed decoder. Microsoft charges a small fee for the HEVC extension in the Windows Store. Our converter bypasses this entirely by decoding HEIC in your browser using open-source WebAssembly code.
How do I stop my iPhone from saving photos as HEIC?⌄
Go to Settings > Camera > Formats > Most Compatible. This makes your iPhone save photos as JPG instead of HEIC. However, your existing HEIC photos will still need conversion.
Will the quality be the same as the original HEIC?⌄
HEIC files are typically higher quality than equivalent-sized JPGs. Converting to JPG at 95% quality (our default) produces excellent results that are visually very close to the original HEIC.
Is it really free? Are there any limits?⌄
Yes, completely free with no limits. You can convert as many files as you want, as large as your device's memory allows. We don't have a server to run, so we have no reason to charge or impose limits.
Do you upload my files to your server?⌄
No. All conversions happen locally in your browser using the browser's built-in image APIs. Your files never leave your device. We do not have servers that process files — by design, not by promise.
What is the maximum file size?⌄
There is no hard limit set by us. The only constraint is your device's available memory. Most modern devices handle files up to several hundred megabytes without any issues.
Do I need to create an account?⌄
No account required. We don't have a user system. Open the page, drop your file, download the result — that's it.

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