HEIC to JPG on Windows

Your iPhone photos arrived on your Windows PC as .heic files that won't open — and Windows wants you to buy an extension. Skip it: convert them to JPG free, right here in your browser, with nothing to install and nothing uploaded.

Drop your HEIC photos here

or click to browse — you can also paste with Ctrl + V. JPG, PNG and WebP files are accepted too.

Preview above — click anywhere in this box to add more photos.

Output format

JPG opens everywhere and stays small.

90%

90% looks identical to the original for photos.

Exact size (optional)
KB per file

For forms with a file-size limit — output lands at or just under the target.

Quick answer: You do not need the paid HEVC extension. Drag the HEIC files from File Explorer into the converter below and download real JPGs that open in Windows Photos, Paint, Word and every upload form.

How to convert HEIC to JPG on Windows

1

Get the photos onto your PC

Copy the HEIC files from your iPhone by USB cable, iCloud for Windows, email or a USB stick. This page works in any Windows browser — Chrome, Edge or Firefox.

2

Drop them into the converter

Drag the .heic files from File Explorer straight into the box above. No HEVC extension, no Microsoft Store purchase, no software install.

3

Download the JPGs

Save the converted JPGs individually or as one ZIP. They now open in Windows Photos, Paint, Word, and every upload form.

Why HEIC photos don't open on Windows

The HEVC extension problem

Windows ships without a HEIC decoder. Opening the Photos app on a HEIC file sends you to the Microsoft Store to buy the "HEVC Video Extensions" — and even after installing it, many programs (older Office versions, most web forms, a lot of desktop software) still refuse HEIC files.

Converting to JPG removes the dependency completely: a JPG needs no extension, no codec and no store account, on any Windows version.

Getting photos from iPhone to PC

  • USB cable: plug the iPhone in, open it in File Explorer, and copy from the DCIM folders — the files arrive as HEIC.
  • iCloud Photos: downloads also arrive as HEIC unless you change iCloud settings.
  • Email / cloud drives: some services auto-convert, many don't — if the file ends in .heic, convert it here.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need the HEVC extension from the Microsoft Store?

No. That paid extension only lets some Windows apps view HEIC files; it doesn't convert them, and plenty of software still can't use HEIC afterwards. This converter turns the files into real JPGs in your browser, for free, with nothing to install.

Does this work on Windows 10 and Windows 11?

Yes — it works in any modern browser on both, because the conversion runs in the browser rather than in Windows itself. It also works on older machines where the Photos app won't open HEIC at all.

Why do my iPhone photos show as blank icons in File Explorer?

File Explorer can only show thumbnails for formats Windows can decode. Without HEIC support you get a generic icon and no preview. After converting to JPG, thumbnails and previews work normally.

Can I convert HEIC to JPG on Windows without uploading my photos?

Yes. This page converts on your own PC inside the browser — the files are never sent to a server, which matters for personal photos you would rather not hand to an upload-based converter.

Will the JPGs work in Word, PowerPoint and forms?

Yes. JPG is accepted by every Office app, government and university form, and website upload field — that compatibility is the main reason to convert.

All HEIC converters

HEIC to JPG

The main converter — iPhone HEIC photos to JPG that opens on any device, site or form.

HEIC to PNG

Lossless, pixel-perfect PNG copies for editing, graphics and design work.

HEIC to PDF

Combine several HEIC photos into one PDF document, one photo per page.

Batch HEIC Converter

Convert a whole folder of HEIC files at once and download everything as a ZIP.

HEIC to JPG on Windows

Open iPhone photos on a Windows PC — free, with no HEVC extension to buy.

HEIC to JPG on Mac

Batch-convert on macOS without fifty Preview export dialogs.

HEIC to JPG under 200 KB

Convert and fit an exact size limit for visa, exam and job application forms.

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