Why HEIC photos need converting
iPhones and many Android cameras save photos as HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) to keep files small. Windows, many websites and job or government upload forms still expect JPG, so a photo that opens fine on your phone may be rejected when you upload it.
How this converter works
The converter decodes each HEIC photo with an open-source HEIF decoder (libheif, compiled to WebAssembly) and draws it into a new JPG or PNG. All of this happens in your browser. Nothing is sent to a server, so there is no upload limit, no daily cap and no need to create an account.
What is removed
The new file is rebuilt from the picture itself. Location (GPS), camera model, date and other photo details are not copied. If you need those details, keep the original HEIC file.
Limits to know
- Only the main picture of a HEIC file is converted. Some HEIC files hold more than one image; the others are not included.
- Very large batches depend on your device’s memory. Close other tabs if a photo cannot be converted.
- JPG output is lossy. Pick Best if you plan to print.