How do I convert HEIC to JPG?

Add your HEIC file to the upload area above, then press Convert. The JPG file downloads straight to your device. You do not need an account, and there is no watermark.

Are my files uploaded to a server?

No. This conversion runs entirely inside your browser using WebAssembly, so the file never leaves your device — you can even disconnect from the internet after the page loads and it will still work.

Does converting to JPG reduce quality?

JPG uses lossy compression, so some data is discarded. At the default quality the difference is very hard to see or hear; raise the quality setting if you need to be certain, at the cost of a larger file.

How large a file can I convert?

Up to 120 MB per file for this conversion. Because the work happens in your browser, the practical limit is your device's memory — larger files work on a desktop with plenty of RAM and may fail on an older phone.

Can I convert several files at once?

Yes. Add as many as you like and press Convert All. Each file is processed independently, so one failure does not stop the rest, and you can download everything together as a ZIP.

Can I use this on my phone?

Yes. FileTools360 works in mobile browsers on iOS and Android, including choosing files straight from your camera roll. Very large videos may run out of memory on a phone — those are better converted on a laptop.

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HEIC to JPG Converter

Turn HEIC files into JPG in a couple of clicks. Apple's default photo format since iOS 11. The universal lossy photo format. The output is re-encoded, so quality depends on the settings you choose.

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Drop your files here

HEIC files (.heic) · up to 120 MB each

or paste files from your clipboard

Ready when you are

Drop a HEIC file above and FileTools360 will turn it into JPG — right here on your device, without uploading anything.

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How to use it

1
Add your HEIC files
Drag them onto the upload area, choose them from your device, or paste them from your clipboard. You can queue several at once.
2
Adjust the settings if you want to
The defaults suit most people. Open Advanced to control quality, dimensions, rotation and metadata removal.
3
Convert and download
Press Convert. Everything happens on your own device — nothing is uploaded. Download files one by one, or grab them all as a ZIP.

HEIC and JPG explained

HEIC is the container Apple uses for photos taken on iPhone since iOS 11, holding images compressed with HEVC. It stores roughly the same visual quality as JPEG in about half the space, and can hold extras such as depth maps and Live Photo frames.

JPEG is a lossy image format designed for photographs. It works by discarding detail the human eye is least likely to notice, particularly in colour and in smooth gradients, which is why it compresses photos far better than it compresses text or line art.

Where HEIC files come from: Every iPhone photo taken since 2017, unless the camera format was changed to “Most Compatible”.
Where JPG is used: Digital cameras, phone screenshots on Android, and essentially every photo on the pre-2015 web.

HEIC vs JPG

The two formats solve different problems, which is why converting between them involves trade-offs rather than a straight upgrade.

HEIC compared with JPG
Property	Source	Target
Compression	Lossy	Lossy
Transparency	Yes	No
Animation	Yes	No
Introduced	2015	1992
Browser support	Apple platforms. Poor support elsewhere — convert to share.	Opens everywhere — every browser, OS and device.

HEIC is stronger at: About half the file size of JPEG at similar quality. Supports 16-bit colour, so gradients band less than in JPEG. Can store transparency, depth data and image sequences.
JPG is stronger at: Opens on literally every device, browser and application ever made. Small files for photographic content. Adjustable quality, so you control the size/fidelity trade-off.

Why convert HEIC to JPG?

People make this switch when they run into the limits of HEIC: you are sharing photos with Windows or Android users, uploading to a website, or emailing them. JPG is the better fit when you are sharing a photograph and compatibility matters more than squeezing out the last few kilobytes.

HEIC limitations that prompt the switch: Poor support outside Apple platforms — Windows needs a paid codec, many web apps reject it. Encumbered by HEVC patent licensing, which is why adoption stalled. Older Android devices cannot open it at all.
What you give up: No transparency — there is no alpha channel at all. Visible artefacts around sharp edges and text.

Does converting HEIC to JPG reduce quality?

Both HEIC and JPG are lossy, so this is a re-encode: the file is decoded and compressed again. At the default quality setting the difference is very hard to see, but each successive re-encode compounds. If you will need the file again later, keep the HEIC original rather than converting back and forth.

HEIC is not an Apple-invented format. It is the MPEG HEIF standard; Apple simply shipped it first and at scale.

Saving a JPEG at 100% quality is still lossy — it is a large file that has been through the same discarding process, not a lossless copy.

About these formats

Source

High Efficiency Image Container

Apple's default photo format since iOS 11.

Extensions: .heic
MIME type: image/heic
Best for: iPhone photos · Storage efficiency
Compatibility: Apple platforms. Poor support elsewhere — convert to share.

Target

JPEG Image

The universal lossy photo format.

Extensions: .jpg, .jpeg, .jpe, .jfif
MIME type: image/jpeg
Best for: Photographs · Email and messaging · Maximum compatibility
Compatibility: Opens everywhere — every browser, OS and device.

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