HEIC is the default photo format on iPhone, roughly half the file size of an equivalent JPG at the same quality. But not every app, website, or Windows PC opens it without a fight. Convert HEIC to something that works everywhere, or go the other way and turn existing photos into HEIC to save space. Everything below runs instantly in your browser, so your photos never leave your device.

Convert from HEIC
heic→jpg
HEIC to JPG
iPhone photos, ready everywhere
heic→png
HEIC to PNG
Keep transparency intact
heic→pdf
HEIC to PDF
Straight from iPhone to PDF
heic→webp
HEIC to WebP
Smaller files for the web
heic→gif
HEIC to GIF
For simple sharing or memes
heic→bmp
HEIC to BMP
Uncompressed, old-school compatibility
Convert to HEIC
jpg→heic
JPG to HEIC
Smaller files, Apple-friendly format
png→heic
PNG to HEIC
Shrink size without losing quality
pdf→heic
PDF to HEIC
Turn a page into a compact image
Three steps, no waiting
01
Choose a file
Drag it in or select it from your device. Nothing uploads anywhere.
02
Pick a format
Choose what you want to convert it to, then confirm.
03
Download
Your converted file is ready in seconds, straight to your device.
HEIC questions, answered
What is a HEIC file?
HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is the default photo format on iPhone since iOS 11. It stores photos at roughly half the file size of an equivalent JPG at the same quality.
Why won't my HEIC photos open on Windows or in email?
Not every app, browser, or older device supports HEIC natively. Converting to JPG or PNG makes the file open anywhere without changing how the photo looks.
Does converting HEIC to JPG reduce quality?
There's a small amount of quality loss converting between two compressed formats, though it's rarely visible to the eye. Convert to PNG instead if you need a lossless result.
What's the difference between HEIC and HEIF?
HEIC is Apple's specific file extension for photos stored in the HEIF (High Efficiency Image Format) container. The terms are often used interchangeably, and both convert the same way.
Is InstantFileConverter free to use?
Yes. Every converter on the site is free, with no hidden limits or watermarks on your files.
Do you upload my HEIC photos to a server?
No. Conversion happens directly in your browser. Your photos never leave your device, which is also why it's instant.
How do I stop my iPhone from taking HEIC photos?
Go to Settings, then Camera, then Formats, and select "Most Compatible." Your iPhone will save new photos as JPG instead of HEIC going forward.