HEIC to JPG
Convert Apple HEIC and HEIF photos into standard JPEGs. Free, offline-ready, and 100% in-browser.
Drop HEIC files here
or click to choose — HEIC, HEIF
Choose photosHow to convert HEIC to JPG
- Click "Choose photos" or drag your Apple HEIC/HEIF files into the box above.
- Pick your target JPEG quality level (90% is recommended).
- Click "Convert to JPG" to start local processing in your browser.
- Download individual JPEGs directly, or download all converted images in a single ZIP file.
What is the HEIC photo format?
HEIC (High Efficiency Image File Format) is Apple's naming choice for the HEIF standard. Introduced in iOS 11, it utilizes advanced HEVC (H.265) video encoding technologies to compress photos to roughly half the file size of a standard JPEG without losing visual quality. This allows iPhone users to store twice as many high-resolution photos on their devices.
However, HEIC's adoption is limited. Operating systems like older Windows editions, Android, and many websites (social networks, online visa platforms, photo prints) do not include native HEVC decoders, resulting in files that cannot be opened. The solution is to convert HEIC files to standard, universally supported JPGs.
Why convert HEIC to JPG with PDFtez?
Most online converters upload your personal photos to remote cloud servers to process them. This raises serious privacy concerns for photos of family, travel documents, IDs, or receipts. PDFtez addresses this by converting your files locally on your device:
- 100% Privacy. Your photos never leave your device. The processing is done locally within your browser tab.
- Blazing Fast. Since there is no network upload or download of heavy image payloads, the conversion starts instantly.
- Zip Package Downloads. When you upload multiple photos, PDFtez will bundle them into a structured ZIP file automatically so you don't have to click save a dozen times.
- Works Offline. The tool is offline-capable. Once loaded, you can disconnect from the internet and continue converting your files.
How the local conversion works under the hood
When you drop a HEIC file on this page, PDFtez loads it into browser memory. Using the open-source heic2any library, the browser compiles the H.265/HEVC decoder and decompresses the image frames. The uncompressed pixel values are then written to an offscreen HTML5 canvas element and converted to standard JPEG byte arrays at your selected quality preset. Finally, the browser's file saver triggers a download or hands the array to JSZip to bundle multiple images.
Frequently asked questions
What is HEIC and why do I need to convert it?
HEIC is Apple's high-efficiency image container. While great for saving space on iPhones, it lacks universal support. Converting HEIC to JPG makes your photos compatible with Windows PCs, Android phones, online application forms, and photo print shops.
Are my photos uploaded to a server for conversion?
No. PDFtez processes files entirely in your browser. No file data is uploaded, and nothing is stored or logged. Your privacy is guaranteed.
Can I convert multiple HEIC files at once?
Yes. You can select or drop multiple HEIC/HEIF files. They are converted sequentially to ensure stability. Once finished, they can be downloaded individually or together as a single ZIP file.
Does this tool support HEIF files?
Yes. HEIF is the base container standard, while HEIC is the Apple-specific variant. This tool converts both `.heic` and `.heif` files.
Does the converter work offline?
Yes. Once loaded, the page caches its assets. You can use it completely offline without any internet connection.