Images conversion
Convert HEIF to JPG
Updated Jul 2026
HEIF is the photo format used by Apple devices and some other cameras and phones, and JPG is the format that opens everywhere else. To convert HEIF to JPG, open the file in a converter and export it as JPG. Doing this on your own computer keeps the photo, along with any location data it carries, off other people's servers.
- Extension
- .heif
- Type
- Images
- Typically
- Apple devices
- Compression
- Lossy
- Transparency
- None
- Metadata
- Carries EXIF
- Extension
- .jpg
- Type
- Images
- Typically
- The universal photo format
- Compression
- Lossy
- Transparency
- None
- Metadata
- Carries EXIF
Convert HEIF to JPG on your own computer. Nothing uploads.
How to convert HEIF to JPG
- Open Morphjet and drag in the HEIF photos you want to convert. Add one file or a whole folder at once.
- Choose JPG as the output format, and set a quality level if you want a smaller file.
- Convert. The JPGs are written next to your originals, and nothing leaves your machine.
HEIF vs JPG: what actually changes
| HEIF | JPG | |
|---|---|---|
| Opens everywhere | No, needs a recent Apple device or extra software | Yes, universal support |
| File size | Smaller, efficient compression | Larger, but still compact |
| Quality | High, modern compression | Very good, with a small one-time loss on export |
| Transparency | No | No |
| Keeps date and location (EXIF) | Yes | Yes, unless you strip it |
When to convert, and when not to
Convert HEIF to JPG when you need to share a photo, upload it to a site, print it, or open it on a Windows PC or a device that doesn't support HEIF.
Keep the HEIF original if you're archiving your best shots, because HEIF holds similar quality in a smaller file, and every HEIF to JPG export loses a little detail you can't get back.
Why not just use an online converter?
Photos saved as HEIF carry EXIF metadata, including the exact location where the shot was taken. When you convert HEIF to JPG through an online tool, that photo and its location history land on a stranger's server. Converting on your own computer means the picture, and where you took it, never leave your machine.
Questions
Does converting HEIF to JPG lose quality?
A little. JPG re-compresses the image on export, so there's a small, one-time quality loss. For sharing, printing, or web use it's invisible. For archiving your originals, keep the HEIF.
Will the JPG keep the photo's date and location?
Yes. The date, camera, and location stored in the HEIF carry over to the JPG unless you deliberately strip the metadata. If you're sharing publicly, consider removing it first.
What's the difference between HEIF and HEIC?
HEIF is the general container format, and HEIC is the specific version Apple uses on iPhones. In practice, the files behave the same way and convert to JPG the same way.
Why won't my HEIF photo open on my PC or in an email?
Many websites, older devices, and non-Apple software still don't support HEIF, which is why converting to JPG makes the photo openable practically anywhere.
Can I convert HEIF to JPG without uploading my photos?
Yes. A desktop app like Morphjet does the conversion on your own computer, so the photos never travel over the internet. You can even do it with your wifi off.
Morphjet converts HEIF, JPG, and 1,800+ other formats, all on your machine. Launching this July.