HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is the default photo format for iPhones and iPads running iOS 11 and later. It uses the HEVC (H.265) video codec to compress images, achieving roughly 50% smaller file sizes compared to JPEG at the same visual quality.
Why Convert HEIC to JPG?
While HEIC is excellent for storage efficiency, it's not universally supported:
• Windows compatibility — Older Windows versions can't open HEIC files natively
• Web sharing — Most websites and social platforms prefer JPG
• Email — Some email clients can't preview HEIC attachments
• Older software — Many image editing tools don't support HEIC
2. Upload your HEIC files by dragging them into the converter or clicking "Choose Files"
3. Adjust quality using the slider (85% recommended for a good balance)
4. Click Convert and download your JPG files
Why FormatPic?
• Private — Your photos never leave your device
• Fast — No upload/download delays
• Free — No limits, no watermarks, no account needed
• Batch — Convert multiple HEIC files at once
Preventing HEIC on iPhone
If you'd rather shoot in JPG directly:
1. Open Settings → Camera → Formats
2. Select Most Compatible
Note: This will use more storage space on your device since JPG files are larger than HEIC.
HEIC vs JPG Quality
HEIC at its native quality is superior to JPG. When converting, you're moving from a more efficient format to a less efficient one. Set the quality slider to 90-95% to minimize any visible quality loss.
Ready to Convert?
Try FormatPic's free image converter — no upload required.
