Convert HEIC to JPG Online
Need to turn a HEIC file into JPG? HEIC is the high-efficiency format iPhones and iPads use by default. Built on the HEVC codec, it stores photos at about half the size of JPG with the same quality - But support outside the Apple ecosystem is patchy, so it often needs converting. JPG (also written JPEG) is the world's most widely supported photo format. It uses lossy compression that throws away detail the eye barely notices, which keeps photographic files small while staying compatible with virtually every device, browser and app. Converting from HEIC to JPG bridges the two: you keep the picture, but in a format that fits where you are taking it.
Drop a HEIC file or browse
Up to 16 MB
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Why convert HEIC to JPG?
People convert HEIC to JPG when they need wider compatibility or a better fit for the job: JPG flattens transparency onto a solid background; JPG opens on every device and app. img.now keeps the full resolution and uses high-quality encoding so the result stays sharp.
| HEIC | JPG | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Raster (Apple) | Raster photo |
| Compression | Lossy (HEVC) | Lossy |
| Transparency | Yes | No |
| Animation | No | No |
What to expect converting HEIC to JPG
File size stays similar or grows slightly, because HEIC is already very efficient.
JPG is lossy but encoded at high quality, so the photo looks the same while gaining universal support.
Use it to open and share iPhone photos on Windows, Android and the web.
Keep HEIC on Apple devices where storage space is the priority.
About HEIC and JPG
HEIC
HEIC is the high-efficiency format iPhones and iPads use by default. Built on the HEVC codec, it stores photos at about half the size of JPG with the same quality - But support outside the Apple ecosystem is patchy, so it often needs converting.
- Half the size of JPG at equal quality
- Stores depth, HDR and live-photo data
- Default on modern iPhones
JPG
JPG (also written JPEG) is the world's most widely supported photo format. It uses lossy compression that throws away detail the eye barely notices, which keeps photographic files small while staying compatible with virtually every device, browser and app.
- Opens everywhere - Universal support
- Small files for photographs
- Ideal for email, web and sharing
Convert HEIC to JPG in three steps
Upload your HEIC
Drop in a HEIC file from your device, up to 16 MB. HEIC files are read automatically.
We convert it to JPG
img.now re-encodes your image as JPG at full resolution on our servers - No quality lost to resizing.
Download the JPG
Grab the result instantly. It is also saved to your files so you can come back to it.
Do more with your JPG
Once it is converted, keep editing in the same workspace.
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HEIC to JPG - Questions
What is a HEIC file?
Why convert HEIC to JPG instead of keeping HEIC?
Will I lose quality converting HEIC to JPG?
Is converting HEIC to JPG free?
Will the quality drop when I convert HEIC to JPG?
Do you keep my files?
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