HEIC / HEIF to JPG Converter

Convert iPhone and Apple device photos to universally compatible JPG — free, online, and with all original EXIF metadata preserved.

✓ GPS & EXIF preserved✓ ExifTool metadata clone✓ 95% JPEG quality✓ Files deleted after 1 h✓ No signup

How It Works

1

Upload HEIC / HEIF

Drag and drop your photo or click to browse. Files up to 50 MB are supported.

2

Server converts + clones metadata

Pillow converts the pixels to JPEG at 95% quality. ExifTool then copies all EXIF, GPS, and XMP tags from the original.

3

Download your JPG

Your browser downloads the converted file automatically. The JPG opens in any app, website, or device.

Why EXIF Preservation Matters

Most online HEIC converters strip all metadata during conversion — you get a JPG but lose GPS location, camera model, aperture, shutter speed, and the original capture timestamp. This tool uses ExifTool to clone every tag from the source HEIC into the output JPG after the pixel conversion, so nothing is lost.

Metadata TagThis ToolTypical Online Converters
GPS Coordinates✓ Preserved✗ Stripped
Camera Make & Model✓ Preserved✗ Stripped
Capture Date & Time✓ PreservedOften lost
Aperture / Shutter / ISO✓ Preserved✗ Stripped
Lens Info✓ Preserved✗ Stripped
XMP / IPTC Tags✓ Preserved✗ Stripped

Frequently Asked Questions

Does converting HEIC to JPG lose EXIF data?

Not with this tool. After converting the pixels, we run ExifTool with -tagsFromFile to clone all EXIF, IPTC, and XMP tags — including GPS coordinates, camera model, lens info, and capture time — from the original HEIC into the new JPG.

What is HEIC and why can't some apps open it?

HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) uses the HEVC codec to store photos in roughly half the file size of JPEG at equivalent quality. It is the default format on Apple devices since iOS 11. However, many non-Apple platforms, older software, and websites do not support HEIC, which is why converting to JPG is necessary for broad compatibility.

Is the conversion lossless?

JPG is inherently a lossy format, but we use 95% quality which is visually indistinguishable from the original for typical photography. The key advantage is that all metadata is preserved without any loss.

Are my uploaded files kept private?

Yes. Files are processed on our server and automatically deleted after 1 hour. They are never shared with third parties or used for training.

Can I convert HEIF files as well?

Yes. HEIF is the container format and HEIC is the Apple-specific extension. Both .heic and .heif files are accepted and converted identically.

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