HEIC is the image format iPhones have used since iOS 11. It is about half the size of a JPG at the same quality, but many Windows machines, print shops and websites cannot open it.

Does the image lose quality?

With PNG there is no loss. With JPG you choose the quality yourself. 90 is a good balance and the difference is not visible on a photo.

Why is the result bigger than the HEIC file?

Because HEIC compresses harder than both JPG and PNG. The same photo is typically twice the size as JPG.

Are my photos stored?

No. The file is processed on servers in the Nordics and deleted automatically within 24 hours. You get a certificate for the deletion.

How do I turn HEIC off on my iPhone?

Settings, Camera, Formats, choose Most Compatible. The phone then shoots JPG. Photos you already took stay HEIC.

Can I convert HEIC to PNG instead of JPG?

Yes. Choose PNG before converting. PNG is lossless and larger, so it suits graphics, screenshots and images with hard edges. For ordinary photos, JPG is the better choice.

How do I open a HEIC file on Windows?

Windows 10 and 11 only display HEIC once you have bought an extension pack from the Microsoft Store. Converting the photo to JPG or PNG here is faster, and the result opens anywhere, including older machines and software.

What is the difference between HEIC and HEIF?

HEIF is the format itself and HEIC is Apple's version of it. In practice they are the same thing, and both work here.

Can I put several iPhone photos into one PDF?

If your HEIC file holds several images, a burst for example, each one becomes its own page when you choose PDF. To combine separate files, use our Image to PDF tool.

HEIC to JPG

Convert HEIC and HEIF files from your iPhone to JPG, PNG or PDF. Free and online, nothing to install. Files are deleted automatically after 24 hours.

Your iPhone saves photos as HEIC. It takes half the space of a JPG, but Windows, many print shops and most websites cannot open it. Here you convert it to JPG, PNG or PDF in seconds — free, no account, nothing to install.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a HEIC file?: HEIC is the image format iPhones have used since iOS 11. It is about half the size of a JPG at the same quality, but many Windows machines, print shops and websites cannot open it.
Does the image lose quality?: With PNG there is no loss. With JPG you choose the quality yourself. 90 is a good balance and the difference is not visible on a photo.
Why is the result bigger than the HEIC file?: Because HEIC compresses harder than both JPG and PNG. The same photo is typically twice the size as JPG.
Are my photos stored?: No. The file is processed on servers in the Nordics and deleted automatically within 24 hours. You get a certificate for the deletion.
How do I turn HEIC off on my iPhone?: Settings, Camera, Formats, choose Most Compatible. The phone then shoots JPG. Photos you already took stay HEIC.
Can I convert HEIC to PNG instead of JPG?: Yes. Choose PNG before converting. PNG is lossless and larger, so it suits graphics, screenshots and images with hard edges. For ordinary photos, JPG is the better choice.
How do I open a HEIC file on Windows?: Windows 10 and 11 only display HEIC once you have bought an extension pack from the Microsoft Store. Converting the photo to JPG or PNG here is faster, and the result opens anywhere, including older machines and software.
What is the difference between HEIC and HEIF?: HEIF is the format itself and HEIC is Apple's version of it. In practice they are the same thing, and both work here.
Can I put several iPhone photos into one PDF?: If your HEIC file holds several images, a burst for example, each one becomes its own page when you choose PDF. To combine separate files, use our Image to PDF tool.

How to

Choose your HEIC file from your phone or computer
Pick JPG, PNG or PDF
Download the file — it is ready immediately