How do I convert HEIF to JPG?

Upload your HEIF file above. It is converted to JPG automatically (change the output format or quality in the Settings tab if you need to), then click Download. There is nothing to install.

Does converting HEIF to JPG lose quality?

JPG is lossy, so some fine detail is discarded to make the file smaller. Raise the quality in Settings for a closer copy.

HEIF or JPG: which should I use?

Use HEIF for storing high-quality photos in less space on phones and cameras. Use JPG for photos you share, email, print or upload. Keep in mind the main drawback of JPG: no transparency, and every re-save loses a little more detail.

HEIF is the open standard behind HEIC. Samsung phones and several Canon, Sony and Fujifilm cameras can save HEIF photos, which are compact but not yet widely accepted.

Is the HEIF to JPG converter free?

Yes. Convert, preview and download a single result without creating an account. Premium adds batch conversion (many files into one ZIP) and larger uploads.

Convert HEIF to JPG — Easy-to-Share Photos

Convert HEIF to JPG online for a photo that opens on more devices and websites. No software to install. Preview one free or batch-convert with Premium.

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Why convert HEIF to JPG?

JPG is supported far more widely than HEIF, so the file is easier to open, share and upload.
JPG is made for photos you share, email, print or upload.

What to expect when converting HEIF to JPG

JPG uses lossy compression; raise the quality in Settings for a closer copy of the original.
High-dynamic-range and wide-colour detail is converted to standard 8-bit colour.

HEIF vs JPG

Feature	HEIF	JPG
Full name	High Efficiency Image File Format	JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group)
Origin	Developed by MPEG and finalised in 2015 (ISO/IEC 23008-12)	Standardised in 1992
Compression	Lossy (usually HEVC)	Lossy, adjustable quality
Transparency	Rarely used in camera photos	No
Animation	No	No
Colour	8 or 10 bits per channel, wide colour	16.7 million colours (8 bits per channel)
Where it opens	Recent phones and cameras; many PCs, apps and websites need extra software	All browsers, phones, computers and photo apps
Best for	storing high-quality photos in less space on phones and cameras	photos you share, email, print or upload
Main drawback	many computers, apps and websites can’t open it	no transparency, and every re-save loses a little more detail

In short: choose HEIF for storing high-quality photos in less space on phones and cameras; choose JPG for photos you share, email, print or upload.

Turning a .heif photo into a JPG anyone can open

HEIF is the open standard that iPhone .heic photos are built on, and some phones and editing apps save it under its own .heif name. Plenty of Windows PCs, office tools and upload forms still refuse it, so a JPG is the copy to send when the picture has to open on someone else's device without extra software.

Left at its starting value of 90, the quality slider keeps the JPG close to the original; the slider's own hint puts most photos at 60 to 80 when a lighter file matters more. A 10-bit or HDR HEIF is brought down to standard 8-bit color during conversion, so very bright skies or lamps can look flatter than they did on the camera screen. The JPG keeps the full pixel size of the photo on every plan.

Only files ending in .heif are listed on this page; for pictures from an iPhone that end in .heic, use the HEIC to JPG converter. If an upload form caps the size, compress the JPG to 200 KB or another target. With Premium, a whole shoot of up to 60 .heif files converts in one go and downloads as a single ZIP; Pro raises the batch to 200.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert HEIF to JPG?: Upload your HEIF file above. It is converted to JPG automatically (change the output format or quality in the Settings tab if you need to), then click Download. There is nothing to install.
Does converting HEIF to JPG lose quality?: JPG is lossy, so some fine detail is discarded to make the file smaller. Raise the quality in Settings for a closer copy.
HEIF or JPG: which should I use?: Use HEIF for storing high-quality photos in less space on phones and cameras. Use JPG for photos you share, email, print or upload. Keep in mind the main drawback of JPG: no transparency, and every re-save loses a little more detail.
What is a HEIF file?: HEIF is the open standard behind HEIC. Samsung phones and several Canon, Sony and Fujifilm cameras can save HEIF photos, which are compact but not yet widely accepted.
Is the HEIF to JPG converter free?: Yes. Convert, preview and download a single result without creating an account. Premium adds batch conversion (many files into one ZIP) and larger uploads.

What you can do with HEIF to JPG

Review the main capabilities before you begin.

Convert iPhone HEIF photos to universal JPG
Adjust JPG quality to balance size and clarity
Fill transparent areas with a solid background
Share Apple photos anywhere without HEIF issues
Batch-convert many HEIF files at once

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Settings reference

Available controls for HEIF to JPG.

Settings

Output formatDropdown: Chooses the file type you download. The page opens on its own output format; switch to any other format before converting.Options: JPGPNGWebPAVIFGIFTIFFBMPICOPDF
QualitySliderRange: 20–100 · Default: 90: For JPG, WebP, AVIF and image-to-PDF output: higher keeps more detail but makes a bigger file; 60–80 suits most photos. Documents (Publisher, XPS, EPS…) become PDFs with every page and sharp text, with no quality setting.
Lossless modeOn / Off: For WebP and AVIF output: keeps every pixel exactly (best for logos, graphics and transparency) at the cost of a larger file.
Background fillColor picker: For JPG, BMP and image-to-PDF output, which can’t store transparency: the colour that fills transparent areas (white by default).