How to Convert HEIC to JPG on iPhone

Method 1: Change iPhone Camera Settings to JPEG (Preventive)

The easiest way to avoid HEIC files entirely is to change your iPhone's camera format settings. Go to Settings → Camera → Formats → Choose "Most Compatible" (instead of "High Efficiency"). This makes your iPhone capture photos in JPEG instead of HEIC going forward. Note that existing HEIC photos in your library won't be affected — only new photos will be JPEG.

Method 2: Convert HEIC to JPG Using Our Free Converter

For existing HEIC photos in your library, the quickest conversion method is to use our browser-based converter. Open Safari on your iPhone, go to our converter page, and tap to select HEIC photos from your library. Select JPEG as the output format, and the conversion happens instantly in your browser. No files are uploaded to any server — everything stays on your device.

Method 3: Batch Convert Using iOS Shortcuts (Advanced)

For power users with many HEIC files, the iOS Shortcuts app can automate batch conversion:

• Open the Shortcuts app and create a new shortcut
• Add "Select Photos" action with "Select Multiple" enabled
• Add "Convert Image" action and set format to JPEG
• Add "Save to Photo Album" action
• Run the shortcut and select all the HEIC photos to convert.

Why Convert HEIC to JPEG on iPhone?

JPEG is universally compatible — it opens on any device, uploads to any website, attaches to any email, and shares on any platform. If you frequently share photos with friends on Android, upload to Windows PCs, or post to websites that don't accept HEIC, converting to JPEG saves the frustration of "file not supported" errors.