Free HEIC to JPG converter. Change iPhone photos to JPG for compatibility.
Windows has never shipped with native HEIC support. Microsoft offers a paid HEIC codec in the Store, and Apple's own method requires iTunes.
Converting to JPG sidesteps the codec problem entirely and gives you a file that opens in every app, on every device. The conversion exports at maximum JPG quality, and since the tool rebuilds the image from raw pixel data during decoding, the original file's metadata - including EXIF and GPS location - isn't carried over to the output.
Apple switched iPhones to HEIC by default in iOS 11. The format saves space on the phone - but transfer those photos to a Windows PC and most apps can't open them. Windows Photo Viewer, Paint, and older Photoshop versions all fail on HEIC without a codec. This converts the file in your browser so you skip the codec entirely.
Upload the HEIC file that won't open on your PC.
Instantly changes HEIC to the universal JPG format.
Make sure your photo looks perfect.
Get your photo in the standard JPG format.
Convert a HEIC photo to JPG so it opens in Windows Photo Viewer, Paint, or any app without a HEIC codec.
Use the Bulk Image Converter to convert a whole batch of iPhone photos to JPG at once, downloaded as a ZIP.
Convert before sharing a photo publicly - GPS and other metadata aren't carried over to the JPG.
Convert the still image from a Live Photo or burst - only the first frame is extracted, not the motion or extra shots.
Run the JPG through the Image Compressor if it still needs to be smaller.
Best For
Source File
IMG_1234.HEIC - Live Photo (still image + short motion clip stored together)Result
IMG_1234.jpg - single still image onlyLive Photos and burst shots store more than one image inside the HEIC container. This tool decodes and exports only the first image - any additional frames used for the Live Photo motion effect are not included in the JPG.
Convert a HEIC photo to JPG so it opens in Windows Photo Viewer, Paint, or any app that lacks a HEIC codec.
Convert a HEIC photo to JPG when you want to share it without the original file's GPS or other EXIF metadata - the conversion strips it automatically.
Use the Bulk Image Converter alongside this tool to convert many HEIC photos to JPG in one batch instead of one at a time.
Problem
Solution
Only the first image inside the HEIC container is extracted. The extra frames that power a Live Photo's motion effect, or the rest of a burst sequence, are not included in the JPG output.
Problem
Solution
The conversion decodes the HEIC into raw pixel data and re-encodes it, which does not carry over EXIF metadata such as GPS coordinates, camera model, or capture date. If you need that data, keep the original HEIC file.
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Solution
For dozens or hundreds of photos, use the Bulk Image Converter instead - it handles many HEIC files in one batch and returns a ZIP.
Converting one photo at a time is fine for a single file - for an entire export from your iPhone, the Bulk Image Converter processes many HEIC files at once.
Since GPS and other EXIF data aren't preserved in the JPG, hold on to the source HEIC file if you'll need that information later.
In iPhone Settings under Camera > Formats, choosing 'Most Compatible' saves new photos as JPG instead of HEIC, avoiding the need to convert them later.
Live Photos and burst-shot HEIC files can contain more than one image internally. This tool extracts only the first one - the rest are not included in the JPG.
EXIF data, including GPS location, camera model, and capture date, is not carried over from the HEIC to the JPG output.
This page converts a single HEIC per run. For multiple files, use the Bulk Image Converter.
Both make an iPhone photo universally compatible, but they differ on file size and what they're best suited for.
| HEIC to JPG | HEIC to PNG | |
|---|---|---|
| File size | Smaller - exported at maximum JPG quality | Larger - lossless PNG |
| Best for | Sharing, uploading, and everyday photo compatibility | Editing pipelines or when you specifically need a lossless copy |
| Metadata | Not preserved either way | Not preserved either way |
Which should you use?
For most iPhone photos you just need to open, share, or upload, JPG is the better default - smaller file, same compatibility. Use PNG only when you specifically need a lossless copy.
The most common question is why Windows can't open HEIC at all - the FAQ below explains the codec issue and the fastest workaround, along with what happens to Live Photos and location data during conversion.
HEIC is the default photo format used by Apple iPhones running iOS 11 and later. It produces smaller files than JPG while maintaining quality. However, HEIC is not widely supported on Windows, Android, or most websites, making conversion necessary.
Windows does not natively support the HEIC format without a paid codec. The easiest solution is to convert HEIC files to JPG or PNG using an online converter. No software installation is needed.
Yes. CoditTools processes HEIC to JPG conversion entirely in your browser. Your photos are never uploaded to any server, so your images stay completely private on your device.
Yes. Use the Bulk Image Converter on CoditTools to convert multiple HEIC photos to JPG or PNG in one batch. Download all converted files as a ZIP.
The conversion exports at maximum JPG quality, so any difference is essentially invisible. For most practical purposes - sharing, uploading, printing - the converted JPG will look identical to the original HEIC photo.
Only the first image inside the HEIC file is converted. Live Photos store extra frames for their motion effect, and burst shots store multiple images in one file - this tool extracts just the first one, not the rest.
No. The conversion decodes the HEIC into raw pixel data and re-encodes it, which does not carry over EXIF metadata such as GPS coordinates, camera model, or capture date. Keep the original HEIC file if you need that information.
Go to Settings > Camera > Formats on your iPhone and select 'Most Compatible' instead of 'High Efficiency.' New photos will save as JPG directly, so you won't need to convert them later.
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