About heicgo

Our Mission

heicgo was built to solve a simple but frustrating problem: iPhone users need to convert HEIC photos to JPEG, but most online converters either upload your files to a server or strip important metadata like GPS location and timestamps.

We believe privacy shouldn't be a premium feature. That's why heicgo processes everything locally in your browser — no uploads, no accounts, no tracking.

Why heicgo is Different

• Privacy-first — files never leave your device
• EXIF preservation — the only WASM-based converter that keeps GPS and camera metadata
• Free with no limits — supported by ads, not user fees
• No registration — start converting immediately

How It Works

heicgo uses WebAssembly to decode HEIC files in the browser at near-native speed, combined with the Canvas API for JPEG encoding. On Safari, we use the browser's native HEIC decoder for up to 39x faster conversion.

Technology

• Frontend: Astro, Preact, Tailwind CSS
• HEIC Decoding: heic2any (WebAssembly) + Safari native
• EXIF: exifr + piexifjs
• Hosting: Cloudflare

Contact

Questions or feedback? hello@heicgo.com