Free HEIC to JPG Converter — No Upload Required

heicgo.com is a free online tool that converts HEIC photos to JPEG format directly in your browser. Unlike other converters, heicgo never uploads your files to a server — all processing happens locally on your device using WebAssembly technology. This means your photos stay private, and you can convert as many files as you want with no limits, no registration, and no watermark.

Why Choose heicgo?

100% Private — Files never leave your device. No upload, no server processing.
EXIF Data Preserved — GPS location, date taken, camera model, and orientation stay intact. heicgo is the only web-based HEIC converter that preserves EXIF metadata.
Batch Conversion — Convert multiple HEIC files at once. Download them individually or as a single ZIP archive.
Safari-Optimized — On Safari 17+, heicgo uses the browser's native HEIC decoder for conversions up to 39x faster than WebAssembly alone.
Quality Control — Adjust output quality from 10% to 100% to balance file size and image fidelity.
Works Everywhere — Compatible with Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari on desktop and mobile.

What Is a HEIC File?

HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is Apple's default photo format since iOS 11. It uses HEVC compression to store images at roughly half the file size of JPEG at equivalent quality. While great for saving storage space on your iPhone, HEIC files cause compatibility issues when sharing photos with Windows users, uploading to websites, or using older photo editing software.

How Does It Work?

When you drag a HEIC file into heicgo, the conversion happens entirely in your browser:

EXIF Extraction — Metadata like GPS coordinates, camera settings, and timestamps are extracted from the HEIC file before decoding.
HEIC Decoding — On Safari, the browser's built-in decoder handles HEIC natively. On other browsers, heicgo uses a WebAssembly (WASM) decoder — a sandboxed binary that runs at near-native speed.
Canvas Processing — The decoded image is rendered to an HTML Canvas where optional resizing and rotation are applied.
JPEG Encoding — The canvas is exported as JPEG at your chosen quality setting.
EXIF Injection — The previously extracted metadata is written back into the JPEG file, ensuring GPS, date, and camera information survive the conversion.

Common Use Cases

Transferring iPhone photos to a Windows PC that can't open HEIC
Uploading photos to websites or social media that only accept JPEG
Sending photos to a printing service that requires JPEG format
Opening HEIC files in older photo editing applications
Archiving photos in a universally compatible format while preserving metadata

Frequently Asked Questions

Is heicgo really free?: Yes. heicgo is completely free with no limits on the number of files or conversions. The site is supported by advertising.
Does converting HEIC to JPEG lose quality?: At 92-100% quality, the visual difference is imperceptible. HEIC is more efficient than JPEG, so the output file may be larger — but the image quality is preserved. See our quality guide for details.
What about my privacy?: heicgo processes everything locally in your browser. Your files are never uploaded to any server. You can verify this by checking your browser's Network tab — no file upload occurs. Read our privacy policy.
Can I use heicgo on my phone?: Yes. heicgo works on Safari for iPhone and Chrome for Android. The interface is fully responsive and touch-friendly.