HEIC converter
iPhone and iPad save photos as HEIC. The format saves space but does not always open on Windows, Android or older software. Converting to JPG or PNG makes the photos universal.
Convert from HEIC
Why HEIC does not open
HEIC requires a special codec. Windows supports it after installing an extension, and many editors need an update. JPG and PNG open without extra setup.
JPG or PNG
JPG gives a smaller file and suits photos. PNG preserves the image losslessly and supports transparency, but takes more space. For archiving, keep the original HEIC.
Format questions
Is quality lost when converting HEIC to JPG?
JPG uses lossy compression, but at high quality the difference is practically invisible. For maximum quality, choose PNG or keep the original.
Are Live Photos converted?
The main still frame is processed. The video part of a Live Photo is not transferred to JPG or PNG.
Is the file uploaded to a server?
HEIC is usually decoded in the browser with heic2any. If the browser fails, server-side processing takes over with automatic deletion.