How-to guide

How to convert iPhone photos to JPG

iPhone saves photos as .heic files. Most Windows apps, Android devices, and websites expect JPG. Convert them in your browser — no upload, no account.

Your photos are processed locally. Nothing is sent to any server.

Convert HEIC to JPG — free How local processing works →

Why iPhone photos don't open on Windows or Android

Since iOS 11, iPhones save photos in HEIC format by default. HEIC is efficient — it stores a photo at roughly half the size of a comparable JPEG — but support outside Apple's ecosystem is inconsistent.

Windows requires a codec to open .heic files natively. Without it, File Explorer shows a broken thumbnail and most apps cannot open the file. Android support varies by app and version. Most web services, social networks, and image editors expect JPG or PNG.

Converting to JPG solves this permanently. A JPG file opens everywhere — any OS, any app, any browser — with no additional software.

Step by step

Four steps from iPhone photo to JPG — entirely in your browser.

1
Transfer the photo to your computer
Connect your iPhone via USB, use AirDrop, or email yourself the photo. On Windows, File Explorer shows HEIC files even if it cannot open them — you can still copy them.
2
Open the HEIC to JPG tool
Navigate to the Filecraft HEIC to JPG converter. No account or software installation required.
3
Drop your .heic photo
Select or drag the .heic file. The photo is read into your browser's memory. Nothing is uploaded.
File location: Your browser
4
Click Convert to JPG and download
The conversion runs locally using WebAssembly. Download the JPG when it completes. The output opens in any app on any platform.
File location: Your browser

Convert HEIC to JPG — free

Common questions

Why do iPhone photos have a .heic extension?

Apple switched iPhones to HEIC as the default photo format in iOS 11 (2017). HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) produces smaller files than JPEG at similar quality. The trade-off is compatibility — Windows, Android, and most online services do not support HEIC natively.

Will converting to JPG reduce quality?

Minimally. The tool encodes JPEG at 92% quality, which is visually lossless for most photos. This matches the output quality of professional image editing software.

Are my photos uploaded to a server?

No. The conversion runs entirely in your browser using WebAssembly. Your photo never leaves your device. You can verify this: open DevTools → Network tab, then convert a photo. No outbound request will carry your image.

What happens to EXIF data (location, date, settings)?

EXIF metadata is not preserved in the converted JPG. The tool re-encodes the image pixels. This is intentional — removing metadata is often desirable when sharing photos publicly.

Can I convert iPhone photos on Windows without installing anything?

Yes. This tool runs in your browser — Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari are all supported. No codec, no app, no account required.

How local processing works →Compress your converted JPG →Resize to exact dimensions →