HEIC to JPG/PNG Converter
Batch convert HEIC and HEIF photos to JPG or PNG directly in your browser, with quality and size controls, previews and ZIP download.
Drop HEIC/HEIF files here
or click to select files, multiple at once
Supported: .heic and .heif (validated by extension, MIME type and file content)
Batch conversion supported, files can be added continuously
Recommended: up to 50 MB per file and 50 files per batch
Large files or many images use more browser memory. Process big batches in parts.
HEIC to JPG/PNG Converter
Convert HEIC and HEIF photos to JPG or PNG directly in your browser. Adjust image quality and dimensions, preview the results, and download individual images or a ZIP archive. Your files are processed locally and are not uploaded to Qudo.
What are HEIC and HEIF?
HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is an image format based on the HEIF container standardized as ISO/IEC 23008-12. It typically uses H.265/HEVC compression and has been the default photo format on Apple devices since iOS 11.
HEIF is the name of the container format; HEIC is the most common image type inside it. Compared with JPG, HEIC usually keeps similar visual quality at roughly half the file size, and supports transparency, 10-bit color and multi-image files.
HEIC vs JPG vs PNG
HEIC uses HEVC intra-frame compression: the best efficiency, but limited support outside Apple platforms. JPG uses lossy DCT compression and opens on virtually every device and service. PNG is lossless with transparency, better suited to graphics, screenshots and assets that will be edited further.
For everyday sharing and web uploads choose JPG; choose PNG when you need transparency or a lossless intermediate.
How to convert HEIC to JPG
Drag one or more HEIC/HEIF photos onto the page, keep JPG as the output format, adjust quality (40%–100%, default 90%) and image size if needed, then press Convert. When the batch finishes, download images one by one or all of them as a ZIP archive.
How to convert HEIC to PNG
Switch the output format to PNG and the decoded image is re-encoded losslessly. Because PNG is not optimized for photographs, output files will be noticeably larger than the original HEIC. Transparency in the source, if any, is preserved where possible.
Should I choose JPG or PNG?
Choose JPG for photos when you want small files and the widest compatibility. Choose PNG when you need a transparent background, lossless quality or further editing. For most HEIC photo conversions, JPG at 85%–95% quality is the recommended default.
Common use cases
Uploading iPhone photos to Windows computers, website back-ends, office systems or print services; using photos in chat apps, marketplaces and web forms that do not accept HEIC; archiving phone photos in a universally readable format.
Image orientation and color
Portrait and rotated photos are handled during decoding: the EXIF orientation of the HEIC is applied, so the converted image comes out the way it is displayed on your phone.
HDR, wide color gamut or special color information in HEIC may change after conversion to JPG/PNG. Results are not guaranteed to look identical to how Apple devices render them.
File size and quality
Higher JPG quality means larger files; 80%–95% usually looks very close to the original. PNG output is typically much larger than HEIC. You can control output size with the quality slider, a maximum width/height or percentage scaling.
Your data and privacy
Files are read and converted by your current browser. They are never uploaded to Qudo servers and Qudo does not store your images. Results disappear when the page is closed or refreshed, so download them before leaving.
By default, output files have metadata such as GPS location, device model and capture settings removed. Still avoid processing highly sensitive images on devices you do not trust.
Limitations
- Some HEIC encoding variants (e.g. 10-bit or tiled images) may not be decodable in the browser
- Multi-image, Live Photo and depth data are not preserved; only the first primary image is converted
- HDR and wide color gamut may change after conversion
- JPG does not support transparent backgrounds; transparent areas are filled with white
- PNG files may grow significantly
- Available browser memory limits how many files can be processed per batch
- Decoding speed varies between browsers and devices
- The tool never modifies your original files
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HEIC?
HEIC is the default image format Apple has used since iOS 11. It compresses photos with HEVC, producing files about half the size of a comparable JPG, but it is not widely supported outside Apple platforms.
What is the difference between HEIC and HEIF?
HEIF is the name of the container format standard; HEIC refers to HEVC-encoded still images stored in that container, usually with the .heic extension. In everyday use the two terms are often interchangeable.
Are my photos uploaded to a server?
No. Reading, decoding, converting and compressing all happen locally in your browser. Photo content is never sent to Qudo or to any third-party service.
Does HEIC to JPG reduce quality?
Converting to PNG is a lossless re-encode. JPG conversion is a second lossy compression step: at high quality (90%+) the difference is practically invisible, while lower quality introduces more artifacts.
Should I pick JPG or PNG?
JPG for photos, small files and the best compatibility. PNG for transparency, lossless quality or further editing — but expect much larger files.
Why is the converted file bigger?
HEIC's HEVC compression is far more efficient than JPG or PNG. Getting bigger files after conversion to PNG or high-quality JPG is normal; lower the JPG quality or resize to reduce it.
Are GPS location and EXIF preserved?
No. By default the output has metadata such as GPS coordinates, device model and capture settings stripped, which helps protect your privacy when sharing.
Why do colors look slightly different from my iPhone?
iPhones render HDR and wide-gamut photos through Apple's color management. After conversion to standard sRGB JPG/PNG, vivid colors can look slightly flatter.
Can I batch convert HEIC files?
Yes. Select or drop multiple files, keep adding more, and convert them in one queue. A single failed file does not stop the rest of the batch.
Is multi-image HEIC supported?
This version converts only the first primary image of a HEIC file. Additional frames in burst photos are not converted separately.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes. The page is responsive and works in current Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari mobile browsers. Phones have less memory, so process big batches in parts.
Why can't some HEIC files be opened?
A file may use a HEVC variant the decoder does not support, be corrupted, or not actually be HEIC. Re-export the photo from the original device or test with another file.
Are there file count or size limits?
We recommend up to 50 MB per file and 50 files per batch. The real limit depends on the memory available to your browser.