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iPhone HEIC Fix
Convert iPhone HEIC photos to universally compatible JPG or PNG for forms, uploads, and sharing.
| From ↓ / To → | JPG | PNG | WebP | AVIF** | GIF | BMP | ICO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HEIC/HEIF | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| JPG | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| PNG | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| WebP | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| AVIF | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| GIF | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| BMP | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| SVG* | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| TIFF* | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| ICO | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
* TIFF and SVG input depends on browser support. TIFF works in Safari; SVG may be restricted if it contains external resources.
** AVIF output requires a compatible browser (Chrome 121+).
What Is Image Format Converter?
This tool converts between 11 image formats right in your browser. No installs, no accounts. Drop in a HEIC file (Apple's default since iOS 11), a WebP (Google's web-optimized format), an AVIF (the AV1-based format that produces files roughly 50% smaller than JPG at similar quality), or any of the classics -- PNG, JPG, BMP, TIFF, GIF, SVG, ICO, and even PDF pages. Pick from 7 output formats. It handles rasterization and decoding of Apple's proprietary HEIC/HEIF container natively in your browser, with a quality slider so you control the file size vs. sharpness tradeoff.
So when do you actually need this? More often than you'd think. Your iPhone shoots HEIC by default, and that government visa form only accepts JPG. A designer hands you WebP assets but WordPress chokes on them. You need a proper multi-size ICO favicon from a PNG logo. Or you've got 50 product shots in AVIF and your email template builder demands JPG. These are the real, annoying situations this tool was built for.
How to Use This Tool
- Add your image -- drag and drop it onto the upload area, or click "browse files" to pick one from your device. Batch mode works too: select multiple files at once.
- Choose an output format -- pick from JPG, PNG, WebP, ICO, BMP, TIFF, or GIF using the dropdown menu.
- Adjust the quality slider -- this matters most for lossy formats like JPG and WebP. Slide it higher for sharper results (bigger file), lower for smaller files. 90% is a good sweet spot for most photos.
- Hit Convert and download -- the conversion runs instantly in your browser. Click the download button to save the result. Done.
Your Files Stay Private
Photos are personal. Family snapshots, medical records, passport scans, ID documents -- you shouldn't have to send those to a stranger's server just to change a file format. This tool processes everything locally inside your browser tab. Nothing gets uploaded. No server receives your files. No temp copies exist on some cloud machine. If you're skeptical (and you should be), open your browser's DevTools, switch to the Network tab, and run a conversion. You'll see zero outbound requests carrying image data.
Most online converters upload your photos to remote servers for processing. Those files might be cached, logged, or stored for who-knows-how-long. Here, everything lives in browser memory. Close the tab and it's gone. That's it.
Common Questions
What's the difference between lossy and lossless formats?
Lossy formats like JPG and WebP discard some image data to shrink file sizes. You lose a tiny bit of detail, but the files are dramatically smaller. Lossless formats like PNG, BMP, and TIFF keep every single pixel intact -- perfect quality, but much bigger files. AVIF is interesting because it can do both, depending on settings. The quality slider here controls how aggressively lossy formats compress: at 90%, the result is nearly indistinguishable from the original. At 70%, you'll save a lot more space but might notice artifacts on detailed images like text or fine textures. For most photos, 85-92% is the sweet spot.
Can I convert multiple images at once?
Yes -- batch mode is supported. Drop several files onto the upload area (or select multiple when browsing) and they'll all convert to your chosen output format. This is especially handy when you need to process a folder of product photos for an online store, or convert an entire phone album from HEIC to JPG so you can actually share them. Each file converts independently, so you can download them one by one as they finish.
Why can't I open HEIC photos on my Windows PC or in a web form?
HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is Apple's default photo format since iOS 11. It produces smaller files than JPG at the same quality, which is great for phone storage -- but most Windows applications, web forms, and older image editors still don't recognize it. That's the frustrating part: you take a perfectly good photo, then can't attach it to an insurance claim or upload it to a government portal. Converting to JPG or PNG here solves the problem instantly, and since the conversion happens in your browser, your photos stay on your device the entire time.
Should I convert to WebP or stick with JPG?
It depends on where the image is going. If you're uploading to a website you control, WebP is the better choice -- it's typically 25-30% smaller than an equivalent JPG with no visible quality loss, and every major browser supports it now. But if you're emailing the photo to someone, submitting it through a form, or printing it, JPG is the safer bet. It's been the universal standard for decades and works literally everywhere. When in doubt, JPG at 90% quality is a solid default.
What quality setting should I use for JPG?
85% for social media and email sharing. 95% for archival or print. Below 70%, you will see artifacts. 85–90% is the sweet spot for most people.
Who Uses This Tool
- iPhone users — converting HEIC photos to JPG before sharing with Android users or uploading to websites and platforms that don't accept Apple's default image format. Group chats, email attachments, and social media uploads all go smoother when everyone can actually open the files.
- Real estate agents — converting property photos taken on an iPhone into JPG or PNG for MLS listing portals that only accept those formats. When you've got 30 photos of a new listing and the upload form rejects every one, a batch converter is a lifesaver.
- Anyone filling out online forms — government portals, insurance claim submissions, and job applications frequently reject HEIC uploads without any helpful error message. Converting to JPG first prevents frustrating form failures and wasted time re-submitting.
Learn More
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- Guide: HEIC, WebP & Image Conversion Explained When to use each format, quality settings, and batch conversion tips
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