HEIC to JPG on iPhone: convert without a computer
Your iPhone stores photos in HEIC to save space, but many apps and services only accept JPG. This online tool lets you convert HEIC to JPG directly in Safari on your iPhone — no computer, no app download, no sign-up. Works on iOS 14 and later.
This server does not support HEIC at the moment. The HEIC format requires the Imagick library with HEIF support enabled. Please contact the server administrator to install libheif.
How to convert HEIC to JPG in Safari on iPhone
- Open Safari on your iPhone and navigate to this page. (Chrome and Firefox on iOS also work, but Safari has the best file handling.)
- Tap the upload area. A sheet will appear — choose "Photo Library" to select from your camera roll, or "Browse" to pick files from the Files app.
- Select your HEIC photos. You can select multiple photos at once. iOS will automatically pass them to the converter.
- Adjust the quality slider if needed (default 90% is ideal). Then tap "Convert to JPG".
- When conversion is complete, tap the download link. The JPG file will be saved to Files → Downloads. From there, use the Share button to move it to Photos or share it directly.
How to stop iPhone from saving photos as HEIC
If you always need JPG, you can change your iPhone camera setting permanently:
- Open Settings on your iPhone.
- Scroll down and tap Camera.
- Tap Formats.
- Select "Most Compatible" instead of "High Efficiency".
After this change, your camera will save photos as JPG. The downside: JPG files are approximately 40–50% larger than HEIC, so you will fill up storage faster. Using this online converter lets you keep HEIC (smaller files on the phone) and convert only the photos you actually need to share.
HEIC compatibility by platform (2026)
| Platform | Supports HEIC? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| macOS High Sierra+ | ✅ Yes | Native support in Preview, Photos, Finder |
| iOS / iPadOS 11+ | ✅ Yes | Default camera format |
| Windows 10/11 | ⚠️ Partial | Requires free "HEIF Image Extensions" from Microsoft Store |
| Android | ⚠️ Partial | Support varies by device and app |
| Google Photos | ✅ Yes | Displays correctly, but downloads as JPG |
| ✅ Yes | iOS auto-converts when sending to non-Apple | |
| Most web browsers | ❌ Limited | HEIC not supported in most browsers as <img> |
Converting to JPG guarantees universal compatibility across all the platforms listed above and beyond.
Frequently asked questions
Can I convert HEIC to JPG directly on my iPhone?
Yes. Open this page in Safari on your iPhone, tap the upload area and select your HEIC photos from the Photos library. iOS will export them and the server will convert them to JPG.
Why does iOS export HEIC as JPG automatically when sharing?
When you share via AirDrop, Messages or iCloud with non-Apple devices, iOS automatically converts HEIC to JPG for compatibility. This is controlled in Settings > Camera > Formats > Transfer to Mac or PC.
How do I stop my iPhone from saving photos in HEIC?
Go to Settings > Camera > Formats and select "Most Compatible". Your camera will save photos as JPG instead of HEIC. Note: this increases photo storage usage by approximately 40-50%.
Does the iPhone HEIC to JPG converter work on older iOS versions?
This online tool works on any iOS version with a modern browser (Safari, Chrome). HEIC format was introduced in iOS 11, so any device that can take HEIC photos can also use this converter.
Where do converted JPG files go on iPhone?
After conversion, tap the download link and the JPG will be saved to the Files app under Downloads. You can then move it to Photos using the share sheet.