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How to Convert HEIC to JPG on Windows

iPhone photos copied to a Windows PC often show up as .heic files that will not open. Converting them to JPG takes a minute and needs no software.

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Drop your .heic files into the converter

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Press Convert

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Download the JPGs as a ZIP

Choose file

or drag & drop — image files

Select files

Free · Unlimited · No sign-up · Max 10 GB

Or:
92%

Your privacy is our mission. Most files are converted right in your browser and never leave your device. Only large files, or formats a browser cannot process, are sent to our server over an encrypted connection — they are never stored, never shared, and deleted as soon as your download is ready.

The Quick Way

Open the HEIC to JPG converter in any browser, drop all your .heic files on it, press Convert and download the ZIP of JPGs. It is free, works on Windows 10 and 11, and needs no installation.

Step by Step

  1. Copy the photos from the iPhone to your PC (cable, iCloud for Windows, or email).
  2. Open this page in Chrome, Edge or Firefox.
  3. Select all the .heic files — Ctrl+A in the folder — and drag them onto the converter.
  4. Leave the target on JPG and press Convert.
  5. Download the ZIP and extract it: the JPGs open in Photos, Paint and every other program.

Why Windows Cannot Open HEIC

HEIC uses the HEVC video codec to compress photos. Windows does not include that codec; Microsoft offers the HEIF and HEVC extensions in the Microsoft Store, and the HEVC one is not free on every system. Converting to JPG avoids the problem and gives files that open anywhere.

Stop the iPhone from Saving HEIC

  • To shoot JPG from now on: Settings → Camera → Formats → Most Compatible.
  • To keep HEIC on the phone but send JPG to a PC: Settings → Photos → Transfer to Mac or PC → Automatic.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the conversion free?

Yes, with no account and no limit on the number of photos.

Does converting HEIC to JPG lose quality?

Both formats are lossy, so the photo is compressed again, at high quality (92). The difference is not visible at normal viewing sizes.

Are my photos uploaded?

Yes for HEIC: browsers cannot read the format, so the photo is decoded on the server. It is deleted right after the download.

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Last checked: 2026-10-02