How to Convert HEIC to JPG on Windows or Mac — Free, Bulk (2026)
HEIC photos from an iPhone work great on Apple devices but open as blank files on Windows and cause issues with many web tools and services. This guide shows how to convert up to 500 HEIC photos to JPG, PNG, or WebP in one go — in your browser, with no upload, no account, and GPS data stripped by default.
Published August 2026 · SimpleTool Team
Which output format should you choose?
| Format | File size | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| JPG | Small–Medium | Sharing via email, social media, web upload. Universal compatibility. |
| PNG | Larger | Editing, screenshots, images needing transparency. Lossless quality. |
| WebP | Smallest | Web use. Supported by all modern browsers and Android. Not all desktop apps. |
For most use cases — sharing photos, uploading to social media or a website — JPG at 85% quality is the right choice. PNG is best when you plan to edit the image further.
Step-by-step guide
Open the HEIC to JPG Converter
Go to simpletool.co/heic-to-jpg. No installation or account required. The libheif WebAssembly decoder loads in your browser tab on first use.
Drop your HEIC or HEIF photos
Drag and drop up to 500 .HEIC or .HEIF files. On iOS, use the Files app to select photos. On Windows or Mac, drag directly from File Explorer or Finder.
Choose your output format and quality
Select JPG, PNG, or WebP. For JPG and WebP, adjust the quality slider — 85% is a good default for most uses. PNG is lossless and produces larger files.
Confirm EXIF settings
EXIF stripping is on by default — GPS, camera model, serial numbers, and Apple metadata are removed. Toggle this off only if you need to preserve the original metadata.
Download converted photos
Each converted photo is available for individual download as it finishes. When the batch is complete, download all files at once as a ZIP archive.
Ready to convert your HEIC photos?
Open HEIC to JPG Converter →What EXIF data is removed by default
iPhone photos embed a significant amount of metadata beyond the image pixels. By default, the converter strips all of it:
Image orientation is always preserved correctly after stripping — the orientation value is read, applied to the pixels during decode, and then removed from the metadata so the photo appears upright in every viewer.
Frequently asked questions
What is HEIC and why can Windows not open it?
HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is Apple's default photo format for iPhone and iPad cameras since iOS 11. It stores images using the HEIF compression standard, which achieves about half the file size of JPEG at equivalent visual quality. Windows does not include a HEIC decoder by default — opening a HEIC file shows an error unless you install the HEIC codec from the Microsoft Store (paid) or use a converter. Mac, iOS, and newer Android versions open HEIC natively.
Can I convert to PNG or WebP instead of JPG?
Yes. The tool offers three output formats: JPG (best compatibility, adjustable quality), PNG (lossless, larger files, best for images that need transparency or pixel-perfect fidelity), and WebP (modern format with excellent compression, supported in all current browsers and Android, limited support in older software). Select your format before converting and it applies to the entire batch.
Does it remove GPS location from my photos?
Yes — EXIF stripping is on by default. The tool removes GPS coordinates, camera make and model, serial numbers, exact capture timestamps, iOS version, edit history, and Apple-specific metadata tags including Live Photo identifiers and depth-map references. Image orientation is always preserved correctly even after EXIF is stripped, so your photos appear upright in any viewer.
What happens to Live Photos?
Only the still HEIC image frame is converted. The associated .MOV video clip that makes a Live Photo animate is not processed and is not included in the output. If you specifically need the video component, export the Live Photo as a video directly from the iOS Photos app before converting.
How many photos can I convert at once?
Up to 500 HEIC or HEIF files per batch on a desktop browser. On mobile (iOS Safari or Android Chrome), a lower limit of around 200 photos is recommended to avoid exhausting device memory. Conversion typically takes 200ms–2 seconds per photo. Bulk ZIP download is available when the batch finishes.
Do I need to install anything?
No. The converter runs a WebAssembly build of libheif — the same C library used by Apple, Adobe, and Mozilla to encode and decode HEIC files — directly in your browser tab. There is no plugin, extension, or desktop app to install. It works on Windows, Mac, Linux, Chromebook, and iOS.
Does it work on iPhone or iPad?
Yes. On iOS, open the tool in Safari or Chrome, then use the Files app to drag and drop HEIC photos onto the page, or use the file picker. Conversion happens on the device — photos do not leave your phone.
Does the photo get uploaded to a server?
No. libheif decodes HEIC files entirely in your browser tab, draws the pixels to a canvas, and re-encodes them in the selected output format — all locally. Photos stay in device RAM and are released when the tab is closed. No bytes are transmitted.
Convert your HEIC photos now
Free, no upload, no account. Up to 500 photos at once. GPS stripped by default.
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