Turn Apple iPhone HEIC and HEIF photos into universally compatible JPEG images. Fast, batch-ready, and 100% private with no server uploads.
Convert your iPhone or iPad camera rolls in bulk without installing software or uploading your private photos.
Drop HEIC or HEIF images directly from your iPhone, Mac, or Windows PC. Batch upload as many photos as you want.
Choose output quality (default 90%), resize dimensions, or preserve original photo metadata.
Download converted JPGs individually or click 'Download All (ZIP)' to save your entire album in seconds.
Why converting HEIC is necessary for non-Apple platforms.
| Attribute | HEIC / HEIF | JPG / JPEG |
|---|---|---|
| Default Device | Apple iOS (iPhone/iPad) & macOS | Universal (Windows, Android, Web, Mac) |
| Compatibility | Limited on older Windows & web services | 100% universal across all platforms |
| Storage Size | ~50% smaller than JPG | Larger file size for comparable fidelity |
| Color Depth | Supports up to 16-bit color / HDR | Standard 8-bit color channels |
| Privacy Risk on Cloud Converters | High (other sites upload photos to servers) | Zero on Convert.cool (100% on-device) |
HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is Apple's default photo format introduced in iOS 11. It delivers roughly 50% better compression than standard JPG while maintaining visual quality. However, many Windows PCs, Android phones, and online portals cannot open HEIC files without conversion.
Yes, completely. Unlike traditional file converter websites that require uploading your photos to remote cloud servers, Convert.cool uses in-browser WebAssembly to decode HEIC and encode JPG entirely on your local device. Your personal memories never touch any server.
Yes. Convert.cool supports full batch processing. Drop entire photo folders or select multiple HEIC files at once. When complete, download all converted JPGs in a single organized ZIP file.
You can toggle 'Preserve EXIF metadata' in conversion settings to retain camera model, capture timestamp, and orientation data where applicable.