HEIC to JPG Converter
Convert iPhone photos to JPG — one at a time or hundreds at once. Built for the Windows "why won't this open" problem, with nothing ever uploaded.
Your photos are converted on your own device and never leave it — nothing is uploaded to a server.
Works with files up to ~50 MB each. WebP export isn't available in Safari — the browser itself doesn't support saving it.
How it works
Add your photos
Drag them in or pick from your device. HEIC and HEIF files from any iPhone are recognized automatically.
Pick a format
JPG is the safe default for compatibility. PNG and WebP are there if you need them.
Download
Grab one file, or download every converted photo together as a single .zip.
Why iPhone photos won't open on Windows
Windows can't open HEIC photos out of the box, and the fix Microsoft sells for $0.99 doesn't always work. Since 2017, the iPhone has saved photos as HEIC by default — a format built on the HEVC video codec, chosen because it stores the same picture in roughly half the file size of a JPG. The catch is that decoding HEVC requires patent licenses from three separate patent pools, and Microsoft passes that licensing cost on to you: the free "HEIF Image Extensions" only teaches Windows to recognize the file type, while the part that actually decodes the image — "HEVC Video Extensions" — costs $0.99 in the Microsoft Store.
Even after paying for it, Windows still has no way to convert a folder of HEIC photos to JPG in one go. The Photos app only offers "Save as" one file at a time, and as of 2026 there's an open, unassigned request in Microsoft's own PowerToys project asking for exactly that feature — batch HEIC conversion still doesn't exist natively. Firefox and Chrome don't decode HEIC at all; only Safari does, because Apple already owns the licenses. That's the gap this tool fills: it decodes HEIC entirely inside your browser and hands you back ordinary JPG files, for free, with no install and no upload.
| Method | Cost | Batch conversion | Uploads your photos |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows Photos app | Free | No — one file at a time | No |
| HEVC Video Extensions (Microsoft Store) | $0.99 | No — lets you view/edit only | No |
| Server-based converter sites | Free | Usually yes | Yes |
| PhotoAnvil (this tool) | Free | Yes | No |
| macOS Finder (Quick Actions) | Free | Yes | No — but requires a Mac |
Frequently asked questions
Why won't my iPhone photos open on Windows, even after installing the HEIF extension?
Because two separate things are needed, and Microsoft only gives you one for free. The free "HEIF Image Extensions" only lets Windows recognize the file — actually decoding it requires the "HEVC Video Extensions" package, which costs $0.99 in the Microsoft Store (Microsoft has to pay patent royalties on the HEVC codec, which is why it isn't free). Even after buying it, some users still report failures with certain iPhone photos, because the extension version has to match exactly. Converting the files once, with a tool like this one, sidesteps the whole problem.
How do I convert HEIC to JPG in bulk on Windows?
Windows has no built-in way to do this. The Photos app can "Save as" one JPG at a time, and as of 2026 there's still an open, unassigned feature request asking Microsoft's own PowerToys team to add batch HEIC conversion. This tool converts as many files as you drop at once and lets you download them all together as a single .zip.
Is this HEIC to JPG converter actually free?
Yes, with no account, no watermark, and no limit on how many photos you convert. The site is supported by ads, not by paywalling the tool.
Do my photos get uploaded anywhere?
No. The conversion runs entirely inside your browser, on your own device — your files are never sent to a server. You can even disconnect from the internet after the page has loaded and the tool still works.
Will converting HEIC to JPG lose quality?
A small amount, because JPG uses lossy compression — the same tradeoff you'd get converting on any device, including an iPhone or a Mac. At the default quality setting the difference isn't visible to the eye. If you want the smallest possible loss, raise the quality slider to maximum before converting.
Do I need to convert HEIC files at all if I use a Mac?
Usually not — macOS opens and can batch-convert HEIC natively through Finder's Quick Actions. This tool is aimed at Windows, Android and web use, where that native support doesn't exist, but it works fine on a Mac too if you'd rather not leave the browser.
What's the difference between HEIC and HEIF?
HEIF (High Efficiency Image Format) is the general container format; HEIC specifically refers to HEIF images compressed with the HEVC codec, which is what iPhones use by default. In practice the terms are used interchangeably, and this tool accepts both file extensions.
Is there a file size limit?
The tool works with HEIC photos up to about 50 MB each — comfortably above what a phone camera produces. Very large batches are limited by your device's own memory rather than by anything this tool imposes.