How do I convert HEIF to JPG?

Add your HEIF 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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HEIF to JPG Converter

Turn HEIF files into JPG in a couple of clicks. The container standard HEIC is built on. 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

HEIF files (.heif, .hif) · up to 120 MB each

or paste files from your clipboard

Ready when you are

Drop a HEIF 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 HEIF 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.

HEIF and JPG explained

HEIF is the underlying container standard that HEIC is a specific profile of. The distinction matters mainly to developers: HEIF describes the box structure, while HEIC specifies HEVC-compressed contents inside it.

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 HEIF files come from: Newer cameras and some Android devices, alongside Apple's HEIC.
Where JPG is used: Digital cameras, phone screenshots on Android, and essentially every photo on the pre-2015 web.

HEIF vs JPG

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

HEIF compared with JPG
Property	Source	Target
Compression	Lossy	Lossy
Transparency	Yes	No
Animation	Yes	No
Introduced	2015	1992
Browser support	Limited outside Apple and newer Android.	Opens everywhere — every browser, OS and device.

HEIF is stronger at: Efficient modern compression. Flexible container that can hold image sequences and metadata.
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 HEIF to JPG?

People make this switch when they run into the limits of HEIF: you need to share the file with anyone. JPG is the better fit when you are sharing a photograph and compatibility matters more than squeezing out the last few kilobytes.

HEIF limitations that prompt the switch: Support outside Apple and recent Android is limited. Confusing overlap with HEIC in practice.
What you give up: No transparency — there is no alpha channel at all. Visible artefacts around sharp edges and text.

Does converting HEIF to JPG reduce quality?

Both HEIF 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 HEIF original rather than converting back and forth.

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.