How to Convert HEIC to JPG on iPhone
Updated April 2026 · 5 min read
Quick Answer
The fastest way: open our free HEIC converter, upload your HEIC photos, and download them as JPG — all in your browser, no app needed.
Method 1: Use Our Free Online Converter (Recommended)
- Open ConvertHEIC.org in Safari or Chrome on your iPhone
- Tap the upload area and select your HEIC photos from your photo library
- Adjust the quality slider if needed (92% is recommended)
- Tap "Convert" and wait a few seconds
- Download your JPG files — it's that simple!
✅ Works entirely in your browser — no app to install, no files uploaded to any server
Method 2: Change iPhone Camera Settings
If you want future photos to be saved as JPG instead of HEIC:
- Open Settings on your iPhone
- Scroll down and tap Camera
- Tap Formats
- Select Most Compatible
⚠️ This only affects new photos. Existing HEIC photos won't be converted.
Method 3: Use the Files App
- Open the Photos app and select the HEIC photos
- Tap the Share button
- Tap Save to Files
- Open the Files app and locate the saved photos
- Long-press a photo, then tap Convert (if available on your iOS version)
Note: This method is not available on all iOS versions and only works for individual files.
Method 4: Share via Mail or Messages
When you share photos via Mail or Messages, iOS can automatically convert HEIC to JPG:
- Open Photos and select your HEIC images
- Tap the Share button
- Choose Mail or Messages
- Select "Actual Size" to keep full resolution
- The photos will be sent as JPG attachments
⚠️ This is slow for batch conversion and requires sending the photos somewhere.
Which Method Should You Use?
| Method | Batch | Speed | Privacy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online Converter | ✅ Yes | ⚡ Fast | 🔒 Browser-only |
| Camera Settings | ❌ Future only | — | 🔒 Local |
| Files App | ❌ One by one | 🐢 Slow | 🔒 Local |
| Mail/Messages | ⚠️ Limited | 🐢 Slow | ⚠️ Sent over network |