How HEIC to JPG conversion works
HEIC is a modern image format that saves space on your iPhone, but many websites, apps and tools still expect JPG. This free online HEIC to JPG converter turns iPhone HEIC images into standard JPEG files that open reliably in almost any app or platform. This page explains when to use this converter, how we treat your photos, and how to get the best results.
When to use this tool
Use the HEIC to JPG tool whenever you:
- Need to upload photos to forms, portals or job applications that only accept JPG files.
- Are building presentations or reports and want images that display correctly everywhere.
- Share photos with people using older software or devices that do not understand HEIC.
- Keep a mixed folder of photos from different devices and want one consistent format.
If you need a lossless alternative, try HEIC to PNG Converter. If you ever need to go the other direction, use JPG to HEIC Converter.
Step-by-step: from HEIC to ready JPG
Converting your photos follows a short, repeatable routine:
- Add your HEIC photos. Drag files into the drop area or click to choose them from your device.
- Choose JPG quality. The default “High” setting is a good balance between size and clarity.
- Decide on metadata. Keep dates and orientation if you want files to behave like originals.
- Convert. Start the conversion and wait for each file to be processed locally.
- Save your JPGs. Store them where you need them, in folders, shared drives or your project workspace.
Privacy, limits and how this tool treats your photos
FileYoga is built around a simple rule: your files stay with you. This HEIC to JPG converter follows that rule closely.
Local-only conversion
Photos are processed in your browser. We do not upload, scan or store your files on FileYoga servers.
No hidden copies
When you clear the list or close the tab, the tool stops using your files and does not save copies on a server.
No artificial limits
No paywalls or quotas. The only limits come from your device and browser, not from FileYoga.
No account required
Use the converter without signing up. Open the page, convert your photos, and leave when you are done.
Practical limits to know about:
- Device memory: large photos and big batches can hit browser RAM limits. If it slows down or fails, convert in smaller groups.
- HEIC variants: some iPhone photos include extra data (Live Photos video, portrait depth, HDR metadata). The JPG output keeps the visible photo, but not the extra modes.
- Browser support: results are best in modern browsers. If a file won’t load, try an updated Chrome/Edge/Safari.
Choosing the right quality setting
JPG quality changes two things at once: file size and how detailed your photos look on screen. These presets map to what you see in the slider.
Helpful for large batches, online forms or shared folders where smaller file size matters more than fine detail in every pixel.
A strong everyday setting. Photos stay sharp enough for sharing, printing small formats, and general work without creating oversized files.
Best when you plan to crop, re-edit or archive important images. Files will be larger, but you keep as much visible detail as possible.
If you are unsure where to start, use the default “High” option and only adjust if files are either too large to upload or look softer than you would like.
What happens to photo information
Digital photos often carry extra information such as the date, time, device model and orientation. This tool lets you choose whether to:
- Keep basic metadata: helpful for sorting photos by date or keeping them upright automatically.
- Remove metadata: useful when sharing images publicly or when you want leaner, more anonymous files.
If you are sending photos to friends, family or small teams, keeping metadata is usually convenient. For public websites and large distributions, you may prefer to turn it off.
Practical tips for smoother conversions
- Group similar photos. Convert sets of images that belong to the same project or event together.
- Rename after conversion. Once you have JPGs, you can give them meaningful names for easier search.
- Check a sample. Convert a few photos first, open them in your target app and confirm they look right.
- Keep originals. HEIC originals are efficient. Keep them if you have space, especially for personal archives.
- Standardize a folder. If you’re mixing camera types, converting everything to JPG (or using PNG to JPG Converter for graphics) can make workflows more consistent.
Troubleshooting
- My HEIC files won’t add to the list. Make sure they end with .heic or .heif. If they came from a shared app, re-save them to Files/Photos first, then try again.
- Conversion starts but some files fail. Split large batches into smaller groups. Browser memory is the most common limiter for HEIC conversion.
- Photos look rotated wrong. Turn on “Keep basic metadata (date & orientation)” and convert again so the JPG keeps orientation behavior.
- Colors look different after conversion. Some iPhone photos use wide-gamut color. If you see a shift in a specific app, try a higher quality setting and test in another viewer.
- I expected a Live Photo to become a moving file. Live Photos contain a still image plus a short video. This tool converts the still photo to JPG (motion isn’t included).
- I need transparency. JPG doesn’t support transparency. Use HEIC to PNG Converter instead when you need a transparent-friendly format.
Frequently asked questions
No. Conversion happens entirely in your browser. FileYoga does not upload, scan or store your HEIC or JPG files on a server.
HEIC files can vary by device and feature. Some contain extra data (HDR/Depth/Live Photo components) or use variants that are harder for browsers to decode. If one file fails, try converting fewer files at once, and make sure you’re using an up-to-date browser.
FileYoga doesn’t set quotas, but your device does. Large batches and very high-resolution photos can run out of browser memory. If it slows down or becomes unstable, convert in smaller groups.
JPG uses compression, so there is always some loss compared to the original HEIC. Using “High” or “Maximum” keeps the difference subtle for most real-world sharing and uploads.
Rotation is often stored as orientation metadata. Keep “basic metadata (date & orientation)” enabled so the output behaves like the original photo in most apps.
If “Keep basic metadata” is enabled, the tool aims to keep helpful basics like date and orientation. If you turn it off, the output is leaner and is less likely to include metadata you may not want to share publicly.
No. Live Photos include a still image plus a short video. This converter exports the still image as JPG; the motion component isn’t included in JPG.
You can convert JPGs back to HEIC with a tool like JPG to HEIC Converter, but you can’t recover detail lost to JPG compression. For important photos, keep the original HEIC files as your archive.