How to Convert HEIC to JPG on Windows

Windows 10 and 11 do not open HEIC files out of the box, and the codecs needed to decode them are not guaranteed on every PC. The dependable way to get a JPG is the browser converter below — nothing to install, works in Edge, Chrome, or Firefox, and it decodes HEIC itself.

Convert HEIC to JPG in your browser (no install)

Drag your HEIC files into the box below. The conversion runs on your own computer, nothing is uploaded, and no codec install or Windows version quirk is involved.

Why Windows may not open HEIC: codecs are required

Windows does not decode HEIC out of the box, and the codecs it needs are not guaranteed on every PC. HEIC files use HEVC compression, so whether a free Microsoft Store extension is enough depends on your Windows edition and hardware: HEVC Video Extensions is free only in the "from Device Manufacturer" version, when your PC maker provides it, and is otherwise a paid Store app. Installing codecs lets Windows read HEIC — it does not convert the file — and the exact way to export a JPG copy from the Photos app varies between versions. Because of that variance, the dependable way to get a JPG on Windows is the browser converter above: it needs no codecs and produces the file directly.

Getting HEIC files onto your PC

• USB cable — connect your iPhone, tap Trust, then copy photos from the DCIM folder.
• iCloud — download your photos from iCloud.com on the PC.
• Email or cloud storage — send the files to yourself (for example, email them or upload to a cloud drive) and download them on the PC. Note: AirDrop only works between Apple devices, not on Windows.

Tips for Windows users

• The converter above is free and handles up to 3 photos at a time — start a new batch if you have more.
• HEIC files are usually smaller than the JPG copies you export — keep the originals as a backup.
• Your photos are never uploaded, which matters for sensitive or personal images.