Is this HEIC to JPG converter really free?

Yes. Up to 5 files at a time, no signup, no catch. The free tier adds a small watermark to image output — Pro ($9.99/mo or $49/yr) removes it, raises the file size limit to 500 MB, and unlocks unlimited batch conversion.

Are my files uploaded to a server?

No — and you can verify it yourself. Open DevTools → Network tab, then convert a file. You'll see zero upload requests. Everything runs right in your browser. We never see your files.

How long does conversion take?

Usually 1–3 seconds for a typical file. The very first conversion on a fresh page load may take 5–20 seconds while the converter engine loads — after that it's instant. Your CPU does all the work locally.

What is the file size limit?

Free: up to 10 MB per file, 5 files per batch. Pro: up to 500 MB per file, unlimited batch. If you're working with large videos or RAW photos, Pro is built for that.

Can I batch convert multiple HEIC files at once?

Yes — drop multiple files at once (or Ctrl/Cmd+click to select them) and they all convert in parallel. Free accounts handle up to 5 files per batch; Pro has no limit.

Will the image quality change after conversion?

It depends on the formats involved. Converting to a lossless format like PNG preserves every pixel exactly. Converting to a lossy format like JPEG or WebP applies compression — we default to 85% quality, which looks identical to the original for almost all images. You won't notice a difference unless you zoom in pixel-by-pixel.

Do you support batch image conversion?

Yes — drop multiple images at once and they all convert in parallel. Free accounts handle up to 5 at a time; Pro is unlimited. Download everything as a single ZIP when you're done.

How do I convert HEIC to JPG on Windows 11?

Drop your HEIC files onto the converter above — no software installation or codec download required. Windows 11 can't open HEIC natively without the paid HEIC Image Extensions from the Microsoft Store, but this converter runs entirely in your browser and handles HEIC directly. You get JPG output immediately, compatible with File Explorer, Photos, Lightroom, and every Windows app.

Does converting HEIC to JPG reduce image quality?

At our default 85% quality setting, the output is visually indistinguishable from the HEIC source for the vast majority of photos — you'd need to zoom past 200% on fine-edge content to see any difference. The main tradeoff is file size: JPG output is typically 20–40% larger than the original HEIC, because HEIC's compression algorithm is more efficient. Raise the quality slider to 95%+ if you're archiving photos you'll edit later.

Will GPS coordinates and EXIF data transfer to the JPG?

Yes — location, timestamp, camera model, focal length, and all other EXIF metadata are preserved in the output JPG. The conversion itself retains everything. Note that some platforms (Instagram, Facebook, Google Drive shared links) strip EXIF on upload for privacy — that happens on their end, not during conversion.

How private is this converter?

Completely private — by design, not policy. There is no upload endpoint. Files are processed right inside your browser tab and disappear the moment you close it. We collect only anonymous page-view counts; your file content is never seen or stored.

HEIC to JPG Converter — Free, Fast, No Upload

How to convert HEIC to JPG online

1
Drop your HEIC file
Drag and drop your High Efficiency Image Container file onto the converter, or click to browse your files. You can select up to 5 at once. Nothing leaves your device — conversion happens right here in the browser.
2
Hit Convert — it happens locally
Click Convert and watch it go. There's no upload, no server queue, no waiting. The converter runs High Efficiency Image Container → Joint Photographic Experts Group entirely in your browser tab. Most files finish in 1–3 seconds.
3
Download your JPG
Your Joint Photographic Experts Group file is ready. Click Download, or grab a ZIP if you converted a batch. Close the tab and everything disappears — no copies kept anywhere.

HEIC vs JPG: format overview

HEIC

High Efficiency Image Container

Apple (based on MPEG HEIF/ISO spec) · 2017

Compression: lossy
Color depth: 12-bit
Transparency: Yes

✓ 50% smaller than JPEG at equivalent quality
✓ Supports 16-bit depth and HDR
✗ Poor browser support

JPG

Joint Photographic Experts Group

Joint Photographic Experts Group · 1992

Compression: lossy
Color depth: 8-bit
Transparency: No

✓ Universal compatibility — supported everywhere
✓ Excellent compression for photos

HEIC magic bytes: 00 00 00 18 66 74 79 70 68 65 69 63

JPG magic bytes: FF D8 FF

Why convert HEIC to JPG?

HEIC is the default photo format on iPhones running iOS 11 and later. Apple adopted it for its impressive compression efficiency, but that efficiency comes at a cost: almost nothing outside the Apple ecosystem can open HEIC files natively. Windows Photo Viewer fails silently, most Android gallery apps ignore the format entirely, and uploading a HEIC to a web form or email client often results in a broken attachment. Photographers who shoot on iPhone and edit in Adobe Lightroom Classic on Windows frequently hit this wall.

JPEG has been the universal image standard for over three decades, and every platform supports it without plugins or workarounds. Google Photos, Facebook, Instagram, Dropbox, WordPress, and virtually every web service accept JPEG without complaint. When you send a photo to a friend on Android or attach one to a work email, JPEG guarantees it arrives as intended. Converting your HEIC library to JPG unlocks compatibility with the entire software ecosystem.

When converting HEIC to JPG, you can expect excellent visual quality at standard compression settings. The output file will typically be slightly larger than the HEIC original, because HEIC uses more advanced compression, but the difference is rarely dramatic at quality levels above 80 percent. Color accuracy and dynamic range are preserved faithfully, and EXIF metadata including GPS coordinates, timestamps, and camera settings carries over into the JPG output.

Quality & file size: HEIC to JPG

Typical file sizes: HEIC 1.5–3 MB → JPG 2–5 MB.

Both HEIC and JPG use lossy compression. We transcode at high quality settings (equivalent to JPG's recommended web quality) to minimize generational loss.

Color depth: HEIC supports 12-bit, JPG supports 8-bit.

Transparency: HEIC supports transparency. JPG does not support transparency — transparent areas become solid white.

Frequently asked questions

Privacy: how FormatDrop handles your files

Your HEIC files are converted 100% inside your browser. They are never uploaded to our servers, never stored, and never seen by anyone other than you. This isn't a privacy policy claim — it's an architectural guarantee: our server has no endpoint that receives file bytes.