# HEIC to JPG Converter — Convert iPhone Photos Locally

> Convert HEIC photos from iPhone to JPG locally in your browser. Pick the quality and download — no upload, no account, decoder runs on your device.

Source: https://toolpantry.app/heic-to-jpg

## About

Convert the HEIC files your iPhone produces into JPG that opens anywhere — decoded locally in your browser, nothing uploaded.

## Quick answer

How do I convert HEIC to JPG? Add your .heic or .heif file, pick the JPG quality, and download. The HEIC decoder loads once into your browser and runs on your device — the photo itself is never uploaded to a server.

## How to convert HEIC to JPG

1. **Add your HEIC or HEIF file** — drag it in or browse; the decoder loads once, then works offline.
2. **Set the JPG quality** — 85% suits most photos; lower it if a portal caps the file size.
3. **Download the JPG** — preview first, then save. Your original HEIC stays untouched.

## Why HEIC files cause trouble

- Windows photo apps and older editors often cannot open HEIC — the HEVC codec inside needs licensing many apps skip
- Upload portals and print shops frequently reject HEIC outright
- Sharing to non-Apple devices is a compatibility gamble

## Good to know

HEIC has been the iPhone default since iOS 11 because it compresses better than JPG — so converting will usually *increase* the file size, and that is normal. If you still need a smaller file for a strict upload form, run the result through the [target-size compressor](https://toolpantry.app/compress-image-to-100kb.html). Related: [HEIC to PNG](https://toolpantry.app/heic-to-png.html) when you need lossless output for editing, or bundle several photos into one document with [HEIC to PDF](https://toolpantry.app/heic-to-pdf.html).

## Notes

The decoder (~1.3 MB) downloads once per visit and everything after that happens locally. Burst photos and Live Photos contain multiple images — this tool converts the primary one.

## FAQ

**Is my photo uploaded during conversion?**

No. The HEIC decoder is downloaded to your browser once and runs locally — the photo itself never leaves your device. You can verify in the browser's Network tab.

**Why won't my computer open HEIC files?**

HEIC uses the HEVC codec, which many Windows apps and older editors lack licenses or support for. Converting to JPG makes the photo open anywhere.

**Does it handle burst photos and Live Photos?**

Those files contain several images; this tool converts the primary one. Open the others from your phone if you need them separately.