How to Convert HEIC to JPG on Android

HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is the format iPhones and iPads save photos in by default. Drop your HEIC file into the converter below and it becomes a JPG straight away, right on your Android phone – nothing is uploaded.

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Step by step: Convert HEIC to JPG on Android

  1. 1

    Open this page in Chrome (or any browser) on your Android phone or tablet.

  2. 2

    Tap the box above. Android opens its file picker – use Images, Recent or Browse to find files from Gallery, Downloads or Google Drive.

  3. 3

    The JPG is made as soon as the file is added. Adjust Quality if you want a smaller file.

  4. 4

    Tap Download. The file lands in your Download folder: open it from Files by Google, the Chrome downloads list, or Google Photos › Library › Download.

What changes when you convert HEIC to JPG

  • JPG is lossy. The Quality slider starts at 90%, which looks the same as the original for nearly every photo; lower it for a smaller file and the preview shows the new size before you download.
  • Photos keep their full resolution, and the JPG opens on Windows, Android and every website.

About HEIC and JPG

  • HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is the format iPhones and iPads save photos in by default. It stores a photo in roughly half the space of a JPG at similar quality, but many Windows PCs, websites, upload forms and older apps can't open it.
  • JPG (also written JPEG) is the most widely supported photo format. Its lossy compression keeps photos small, but it has no transparency and loses a little detail every time it's re-saved.

Tips for Android phone

  • No app from the Play Store needed, so there are no extra permissions, ads inside an app or storage used.

HEIC vs JPG

HEICJPG
CompressionLossy (HEVC), very efficientLossy, adjustable quality
TransparencySupported, but camera photos don't use itNo – transparent areas become a solid colour
AnimationLive Photos and bursts can hold several imagesNo
Best forSaving storage on iPhone and iPadPhotos you want to share, email or upload anywhere
SupportApple devices; limited on Windows, Android and the webUniversal

Frequently asked questions

Will I lose quality converting HEIC to JPG?

At the default 90% quality the difference is practically invisible. JPG is lossy, so very low quality settings will show blur or blocky edges.

Can I convert several HEIC files at once?

Yes. Add as many as you like; each converts on its own, and Download all saves them in one ZIP.

Are my photos uploaded to a server?

No. The conversion runs in your browser using your device's own processor, so your photos never leave your device. You can even disconnect from the internet once the page has loaded.

Where does the converted file go on my Android phone?

Tap Download. The file lands in your Download folder: open it from Files by Google, the Chrome downloads list, or Google Photos › Library › Download.

Need more options? Open the full HEIC to JPG tool →

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