How to Convert HEIC to JPG on iPhone: 5 Easy Methods

iPhone automatically converts HEIC to JPG when you share photos with non-Apple devices or apps. This is the simplest method and requires no setup.

How It Works

1. Open the Photos app
2. Select the photo(s) you want to convert
3. Tap the Share button (square with arrow)
4. Choose how to share:
   • Email: Automatically converts to JPG
   • Messages to non-iPhone: Converts to JPG
   • Third-party apps: Usually converts to JPG
   • Save to Files: Keeps HEIC format

Control Automatic Conversion

You can control how iPhone handles HEIC conversion when transferring to Mac or PC:

1. Open Settings
2. Scroll down and tap Photos
3. Scroll to bottom and find Transfer to Mac or PC
4. Choose your preference:
   • Automatic: Converts to JPG when needed (recommended)
   • Keep Originals: Transfers HEIC files as-is

If you want all future photos to be in JPG format instead of HEIC, you can change your iPhone's camera settings. This won't convert existing photos but will save new ones as JPG.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone
2. Scroll down and tap Camera
3. Tap Formats
4. Select Most Compatible
   • This switches from HEIC to JPG format
   • Also switches video from HEVC to H.264

Understanding the Options

Impact on Storage

Switching to JPG format will use more storage space. A typical comparison:

• HEIC: 12MP photo ≈ 2-3 MB
• JPG: 12MP photo ≈ 4-6 MB

If storage is limited, consider keeping HEIC and converting only when needed. Learn more about reducing iPhone storage.

The Shortcuts app (built into iOS 13+) can convert HEIC to JPG with a custom shortcut. This method is great for converting multiple photos at once.

Create a HEIC to JPG Shortcut

1. Open the Shortcuts app
2. Tap the + button to create new shortcut
3. Tap Add Action
4. Search for "Select Photos" and add it
5. Tap + to add another action
6. Search for "Convert Image" and add it
7. Tap "Image" and change format to JPEG
8. Tap + and add "Save to Photo Album"
9. Name your shortcut "HEIC to JPG"
10. Tap Done

Use the Shortcut

1. Open the Shortcuts app
2. Tap your "HEIC to JPG" shortcut
3. Select the HEIC photos you want to convert
4. Tap Done
5. Converted JPG files are saved to your Photos library

Alternative: Download Pre-Made Shortcut

1. Open Shortcuts app
2. Tap Gallery tab
3. Search for "Convert HEIC to JPG"
4. Tap Add Shortcut
5. Use immediately or customize as needed

Several iOS apps specialize in HEIC conversion with additional features like batch processing, quality control, and format options.

Recommended Apps

1. HEIC Converter (Free)

• Simple interface
• Batch conversion
• No watermarks
• Preserves EXIF data

2. iMazing HEIC Converter (Free)

• High-quality conversion
• Drag and drop interface
• Preserves metadata
• Also available for Mac/Windows

3. Photo Converter (Freemium)

• Multiple output formats
• Quality adjustment
• Resize options
• Watermark removal (paid)

How to Use (General Steps)

1. Download and install the app from App Store
2. Open the app and grant Photos access
3. Select HEIC photos to convert
4. Choose JPG as output format
5. Adjust quality settings if available
6. Tap Convert
7. Save converted JPG files to Photos

Online converters offer the most flexibility and work on any device. Our converter uses WebAssembly technology to convert files directly in your browser - no uploads required.

Why Use Our Online Converter?

How to Convert on iPhone

1. Open Safari and visit our HEIC to JPG converter
2. Tap the upload area or Choose Files button
3. Select HEIC photos from your Photos library
4. Conversion starts automatically
5. Tap Download for each converted JPG
6. Save to Photos or Files app

Batch Conversion

Convert multiple HEIC files at once:

1. Select multiple photos when uploading
2. All files convert simultaneously
3. Download individually or as a ZIP file
4. Extract and save to your Photos library

Additional Features

• Quality preservation: Maintains original photo quality
• EXIF data: Preserves date, location, camera info
• No file size limits: Convert photos of any size
• No quantity limits: Convert as many photos as needed

Choose Based on Your Needs

For Quick One-Time Sharing

Use: Automatic Conversion (Method 1)
Simply share via email or messages - iPhone converts automatically.

For All Future Photos

Use: Change Camera Settings (Method 2)
Switch to "Most Compatible" to shoot in JPG format from now on.

For Converting Existing Photos in Bulk

Use: Shortcuts App (Method 3) or Online Converter (Method 5)
Both support batch conversion. Online converter works on any device.

For Advanced Control

Use: Third-Party Apps (Method 4)
Get features like quality adjustment, resizing, and format options.

For Maximum Privacy

Use: Online Converter (Method 5) or Shortcuts (Method 3)
Both process files locally without uploading to servers.

Before converting, it's helpful to understand the differences between HEIC and JPG formats.

When to Keep HEIC

• You use only Apple devices
• Storage space is limited
• You want the highest quality
• You use Live Photos or Portrait mode

When to Convert to JPG

• Sharing with non-Apple users
• Uploading to websites
• Printing photos
• Using with Windows/Android devices
• Email attachments
• Professional work requiring compatibility

Learn more in our detailed HEIC vs JPG comparison.