How to Convert HEIC to JPG Free — iPhone Photos on Any Device
HEIC is Apple's default photo format since iOS 11. It produces smaller files than JPG at the same quality — which is why Apple uses it. The problem: Windows, Android and many web services don't support HEIC natively. You take a photo on your iPhone, transfer it to your laptop, and Windows Photo Viewer can't open it.
RightImageKit converts HEIC to JPG entirely in your browser. No app to install, no upload to a server, no account.
How to convert HEIC to JPG — step by step
- Go to rightimagekit.com and click HEIC to JPG
- Upload your HEIC file (or any iPhone photo)
- Choose output format: JPG, PNG or WebP
- Set quality (90% recommended)
- Click Convert & Download
Why does my iPhone save photos as HEIC?
Apple introduced HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) in iOS 11 to save storage space. A HEIC photo is typically half the size of an equivalent JPG with no visible quality loss. Great for your iPhone's storage — less great for compatibility with the rest of the world.
How to stop iPhone saving as HEIC
If you want your iPhone to always save as JPG: Settings → Camera → Formats → Most Compatible. This switches from HEIC to JPG going forward. Existing HEIC photos stay as HEIC.
HEIC vs JPG — what's the difference?
| HEIC | JPG | |
|---|---|---|
| File size | ~50% smaller | Standard |
| Quality | Better at same size | Good |
| Compatibility | Apple devices only | Universal |
| Web support | Limited | Full |