Stays on-device
Files never touch a server
Your files never leave your device
HEIC to JPG converter
Turn iPhone HEIC or HEIF photos into widely supported JPG files. PicLite converts them on your device, so the original photos never need to leave your browser.
Drop images or a PDF
or · you can also paste an image
JPGPNGWEBPAVIFBMPHEICPDF
Original dimensions
Only format and quality change
Works offline
Install it for quick access
What to know about heic to jpg converter
Convert HEIC or HEIF still photos to JPG when a form or app cannot open the originals. PicLite loads a local HEIC decoder when you select a HEIC file. Convert one photo or a full batch; several results download together as a ZIP.
- Input
- HEIC or HEIF photos
- Output
- JPG images
- Processing
- On your device; no file upload or account required
JPG is preselected at 82% quality. HEIC is already an efficient format, so the resulting JPG may be larger. Adjust quality after checking the result.
iPhones save photos as HEIC when Camera is set to High Efficiency. Windows, Android and many web forms cannot open HEIC, which is why a JPG copy is the usual fix.
Add a whole album at once. Every photo converts in the same on-device session, and when there are multiple results they download together as one ZIP file.
This workflow exports a still image. It does not preserve Live Photo motion, depth data or the original HEIC container metadata. Keep the original for editing and archiving.
HEIC or HEIF photos
How to use this converter
- 01
Choose a file
Select or drop a supported file from your device. HEIC or HEIF photos.
- 02
Choose the output
Pick the output format and adjust quality when available. JPG images.
- 03
Download privately
Convert the file in your browser and download the result.
JPG images
Why use PicLite
No upload required
Files are processed in your browser and are not sent to a conversion server.
Batch-friendly
Add multiple files and download the results together when the workflow supports it.
You control quality
Choose the JPG quality before downloading, and convert multiple iPhone photos in one batch.
JPG is easier to open on Windows, Android, email services, web forms and older photo apps.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Why can't my Windows PC open my iPhone photos?
iPhones save photos as HEIC by default, and Windows cannot open HEIC without an extra codec. Converting the photos to JPG gives you files that open on Windows, Android, email apps and web forms.
Can I convert multiple HEIC photos at once?
Yes. Drop or select as many HEIC photos as you need. Each one converts on your device, and multiple results download together as a single ZIP file.
How do I stop my iPhone from taking HEIC photos?
Open Settings, then Camera, then Formats, and choose Most Compatible. New photos are saved as JPG from then on. Photos already taken in HEIC still need a one-time conversion.
Is HEIC the same as HEIF?
HEIF is the container format, and HEIC is the name Apple uses for its HEIF photo variant. PicLite accepts both .heic and .heif files and converts either to JPG.
Why is the converted JPG larger than my HEIC photo?
HEIC can store a photo more efficiently than JPG. Converting improves compatibility but does not guarantee a smaller file. Lower JPG quality if the receiving service has a size limit.
Why does the first HEIC conversion take longer?
The browser downloads the HEIC decoder on demand before it can decode the photo. Large photos also need device memory. Start with fewer files if your phone runs out of memory.
Can I use this heic to jpg converter without uploading a file?
Turn iPhone HEIC or HEIF photos into widely supported JPG files. PicLite converts them on your device, so the original photos never need to leave your browser. Files are processed in your browser and are not sent to a conversion server.
Is this converter free?
Yes. PicLite is free to use in the browser and does not require an account or a paid plan.
Does it work on phones and tablets?
Yes. PicLite works in modern desktop and mobile browsers, and the conversion runs on the device.
✓