Why does the iPhone use HEIC?

HEIC stores photos at the same quality as JPG in about half the space. The problem is that Windows and many websites still cannot open it.

How do I make my iPhone save photos as JPG?

Go to Settings, tap Camera, then Formats, and choose "Most Compatible". New photos will be saved as JPG.

Does the conversion take long?

On the first photo, the site downloads the HEIC converter, which takes a few seconds. The next ones are faster.

HEIC to JPG

iPhones save photos as HEIC, which many computers and websites cannot open. Convert them to JPG and use your photos anywhere. Your photos never leave your computer.

1.Select or drag the iPhone HEIC photos.
2.Choose JPG or PNG and the quality.
3.Click convert and download the photos one by one or all in a ZIP.

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Formats: HEIC, HEIF · up to 100 MB per file · you can also paste with Ctrl+V

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Convert iPhone HEIC photos to JPG or PNG and open them on any computer, Windows PC or Android phone. Many photos at once, with no uploads.

Why does the iPhone use HEIC?: HEIC stores photos at the same quality as JPG in about half the space. The problem is that Windows and many websites still cannot open it.
How do I make my iPhone save photos as JPG?: Go to Settings, tap Camera, then Formats, and choose "Most Compatible". New photos will be saved as JPG.
Does the conversion take long?: On the first photo, the site downloads the HEIC converter, which takes a few seconds. The next ones are faster.