HEIC to JPG
Decode HEIC/HEIF photos from iPhones and Apple devices into universal JPG files.
- Browser-only
- No upload
- No login
- No watermark
- Clear instantly
- Open-source engines
Heads upHEIC support depends on your browser. Works best on Chrome, Edge, and Safari.
Drop files here
or use the buttons below · .heic, .heif
Your file stays on this device · conversion runs locally in your browser
Deep dive
What is HEIC to JPG?
HEIC to JPG converts photos from iPhone and other Apple devices into the universally supported JPG format. HEIC is a modern, efficient format, but many Windows programs, print services, and older phones still cannot open it.
FormatSwitch decodes HEIC and HEIF files directly in your browser and re-encodes them as JPG. Because processing is local, you can convert a full camera roll without uploading a single photo.
When to use it
- Share iPhone photos with someone on Windows or Android.
- Upload iPhone photos to a site that only accepts JPG.
- Print HEIC photos at a service that doesn't support the format.
- Move photos out of an Apple-only workflow.
How to use it safely without uploading
Drop your HEIC/HEIF files and press Convert. JPGs are produced locally, keeping the original filenames when possible.
Browser-based vs server-based conversion
Most online converters upload your files to their servers, process them there, and then let you download the result. That means your file exists on someone else's computer, often in logs and backups, sometimes indefinitely. FormatSwitch is different: every conversion runs on your device using WebAssembly and the browser's built-in Canvas and PDF engines. Your file never leaves your computer, so there is nothing to leak, nothing to subpoena, and nothing to trust us on — the code that does the work is running right in your tab.
FAQ
HEIC to JPG — questions people ask
- Are the photos uploaded?
- No. Files are processed entirely in your browser using WebAssembly and the Canvas API. Nothing is uploaded to a server, and no copy is kept once you close or refresh the tab.
- Does the tool support HEIF as well?
- Yes — both .heic and .heif are supported.
- Is there a watermark?
- Never. FormatSwitch adds no watermark, logo, or quality cap to your output — the file you download is only what your browser produced.
- Does it work on mobile?
- Yes. Every tool runs on modern iOS Safari and Android Chrome. Very large files may be slower on mobile because of tighter memory limits.
- Are my photos stored anywhere?
- No. Files live only in your browser's memory (JavaScript heap). They disappear when you clear the queue, refresh, or close the tab. There is no server, no database, no log.
- Can I convert a whole camera roll at once?
- Yes. Select multiple HEIC files or drop a folder — every image is decoded and saved as JPG locally, batch size limited only by your device's memory.