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Convert HEIC to JPG on Windows

Microsoft charges for the HEIF Image Extensions in the Windows Store, and even after installing them, some apps still don't render HEIC properly. The simpler fix: convert the file to JPG in your browser — no installer, no admin rights, no fee.

For Windows users who AirDropped or emailed themselves a photo from an iPhone, tried to open it, and hit the "You need to install a codec" wall.

Tool for this job

Open the HEIC → JPG converter

Works in Edge, Chrome, Firefox and Opera on Windows 10 and 11.

Open the tool

Step-by-step

Copy the .HEIC file to your Windows PC (drag from your phone, save from email, or grab from OneDrive/iCloud for Windows).
Open the converter linked above in Edge, Chrome or Firefox.
Drag the .heic file (or a whole folder of them) into the drop zone.
Wait a moment while libheif decodes each file inside your browser — no upload, no Windows codec needed.
Click Download to save the .jpg. For a batch, you'll get a single .zip.

Common mistakes to avoid

•Installing the free "HEIF Image Extensions" but forgetting that the accompanying HEVC video codec is paid — half the codec, half the compatibility.
•Renaming the extension from .heic to .jpg. The file is still HEIC-encoded and will fail to open.
•Using File Explorer's built-in Photos preview and thinking "nothing works". Photos on some Windows 11 versions won't open HEIC without an extra Store install.
•Uploading to a random website that keeps your photo. Some "free" HEIC converters log every file.

Format advice

Save as JPG at 92% quality for the best mix of size and compatibility on Windows. PNG is fine if the photo is a screenshot or graphic. Keep HEIC only if the app you're feeding it into actually supports it.

Privacy

Everything happens locally in your browser using WebAssembly. Nothing is uploaded, and nothing is stored after you close the tab.

Related tools & guides

HEIC to JPG

The underlying converter.

Convert an iPhone photo to JPG

Written for iPhone users specifically.

Compress for email

Once you have the JPG.

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Strip iPhone location data.

Frequently asked questions

Why can't Windows open HEIC by default?

Windows needs both a HEIF codec and the HEVC (H.265) codec. Microsoft ships HEIF free but sells HEVC in the Store because of patent-licensing costs. Without HEVC, HEIC won't render — even if HEIF is installed.

Does this work on Windows 10?

Yes, in any modern browser (Edge 90+, Chrome, Firefox, Opera). The converter uses WebAssembly rather than the Windows codec pipeline, so the operating system version doesn't matter.

Can I convert a whole folder of HEIC photos at once?

Yes — drop the folder in and use Convert All. The tool downloads a single ZIP with all the JPGs so you don't have to click Save individually.

Will the JPG look the same as the HEIC original?

Visually, yes. HEIC is more efficient at storing pixels than JPG, so the JPG file will be a bit larger, but the picture itself is indistinguishable to the eye.

Do I need admin rights?

No. The whole conversion is a webpage running JavaScript — you don't install anything, so you don't need administrator permission. Great for locked-down work laptops.

Ready to fix it?

Works in Edge, Chrome, Firefox and Opera on Windows 10 and 11.

Open the HEIC → JPG converter