HEIC to JPG/PNG Converter
Convert an iPhone HEIC photo to JPG or PNG — free, works entirely in your browser.
About this tool
iPhones save photos in Apple's HEIC format by default, which most non-Apple software and older browsers can't open directly. This decodes a HEIC (or HEIF) file entirely in your browser and converts it to JPG or PNG — nothing is uploaded to a server.
The conversion runs client-side using a WebAssembly HEIC decoder, so it can take a few seconds for large photos, especially on older devices — this is normal and not a sign of anything going wrong.
Frequently asked questions
Why do my iPhone photos open as HEIC in the first place?
iOS has saved photos as HEIC by default since iOS 11 — it’s a genuinely more efficient format (smaller file size at similar quality), but support outside Apple’s own ecosystem is still inconsistent.
Does this keep the original photo’s metadata (location, date taken)?
No — the underlying conversion library doesn’t currently carry over EXIF metadata from the original HEIC file to the converted JPG or PNG.
Can I convert a Live Photo or burst shot?
This converts the first image in the file — Live Photos and HEIC bursts containing multiple frames will only give you that first frame, not an animation.
Why is it slow on my phone?
HEIC decoding is genuinely processor-intensive, and it’s all happening on your own device rather than a server — larger photos and older phones will take longer.