Are my photos uploaded?

No. The HEIC file is decoded in your browser; Safari decodes it itself and other browsers download a decoder the first time you add a HEIC photo. The photo never leaves your device.

Will portrait photos come out sideways?

No. The rotation the iPhone stores in the HEIC file is applied, so the JPG or PNG is upright.

Should I choose JPG or PNG?

JPG works everywhere and keeps files small; the quality slider trades size for detail. PNG is lossless but usually several times larger for photos.

What happens with Live Photos, bursts, or files with several images?

The main image, the one the Photos app shows, is converted. Motion from Live Photos is not included.

Why does it say my HEIC file can't be converted?

Some HEIF files use a variant the decoder doesn't support, such as AV1-coded images, and damaged or partly copied files can't be read. The message next to the file says which case it is.

Convert HEIC to JPG for free in your browser

Drop an iPhone HEIC photo and save it as a JPG or PNG; the photo is converted on your device.

How to use HEIC to JPG Converter

Choose, drop, or paste a HEIC photo.
Keep JPG or pick PNG; adjust JPG quality if you want a smaller file.
Save the converted photo.

Questions

Are my photos uploaded?: No. The HEIC file is decoded in your browser; Safari decodes it itself and other browsers download a decoder the first time you add a HEIC photo. The photo never leaves your device.
Will portrait photos come out sideways?: No. The rotation the iPhone stores in the HEIC file is applied, so the JPG or PNG is upright.
Should I choose JPG or PNG?: JPG works everywhere and keeps files small; the quality slider trades size for detail. PNG is lossless but usually several times larger for photos.
What happens with Live Photos, bursts, or files with several images?: The main image, the one the Photos app shows, is converted. Motion from Live Photos is not included.
Why does it say my HEIC file can't be converted?: Some HEIF files use a variant the decoder doesn't support, such as AV1-coded images, and damaged or partly copied files can't be read. The message next to the file says which case it is.

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