HEIC Converter — Free, No Upload
Convert iPhone HEIC photos to JPG, PNG, WebP, AVIF or BMP. Batch supported. Files never leave your browser.
iPhone & iPad Ready
Supports .heic and .heif from all iPhone/iPad models. No iCloud or AirDrop needed.
5 Output Formats
Convert to JPG, PNG, WebP, AVIF or BMP — whatever your workflow needs.
Batch & ZIP
Convert dozens of HEIC files at once and download everything in one ZIP.
Why HEIC files don't open on Windows or Android
Apple introduced HEIC in 2017 as the default iPhone camera format. It stores photos at roughly half the file size of JPG with the same visual quality — great for iPhone storage, frustrating for everyone else.
Windows requires a paid Microsoft Store extension to open HEICs natively. Most Android devices and web services simply reject them. Converting to JPG makes your photos universally compatible — email, social media, printing services, and every photo editor all work with JPG.
| Format | Size | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| JPG | Small | Sharing, email, social media — universal support |
| PNG | Large | Lossless quality, graphic design, editing source files |
| WebP | Smallest | Web use — 25–35% smaller than JPG |
| AVIF | Smallest | Best compression, Chrome/Firefox/Edge only |
| BMP | Very large | Legacy software that requires uncompressed images |
Your photos stay on your device
The conversion uses the heic2any JavaScript library running inside your browser tab. No file data is transmitted to any server at any point — not even to check or log the file name.
Frequently asked questions
What is a HEIC file?
HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is Apple's default photo format since iOS 11. It uses HEVC compression to store photos at roughly half the size of JPG with the same visual quality. The downside: Windows PCs and most Android devices cannot open HEIC files without a special codec.
Which output format should I choose?
JPG is the safest — it opens on every device and produces small files. PNG is lossless (larger file, no compression artifacts). WebP is 25–35% smaller than JPG and works in all modern browsers. AVIF offers the best compression but requires Chrome or Firefox. BMP is uncompressed and very large — rarely needed.
Are my iPhone photos uploaded to a server?
No. The converter uses the heic2any JavaScript library which runs entirely inside your browser tab. Your HEIC files are read from your device's memory and converted locally — nothing is transmitted over the internet.
Can I convert multiple HEIC files at once?
Yes. Drop multiple .heic or .heif files and they are all converted with the same settings. Download each file individually or get them all in a single ZIP archive.
How do I stop my iPhone from saving photos as HEIC?
Go to Settings → Camera → Formats → select 'Most Compatible'. This saves new photos as JPG. It doesn't convert existing HEIC photos — use this tool for those.
Does this work with HEIF files too?
Yes. HEIF (.heif) is the container standard; HEIC is Apple's specific variant. This tool handles both .heic and .heif files.