Privacy First
All decoding runs in your browser with no uploads, no account, and no cloud queue.
Know what a converted copy contains
HEIC Metadata and Privacy
Learn why photo metadata deserves a separate check before you archive, publish, or share a converted iPhone image.
Photo conversion stays on your device. Speed and batch capacity depend on the files, browser and available memory.
Drop iPhone Photos Here
Local conversion only.
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Smart Queue
At most three files are processed at once. Large images can still exceed your browser's available memory.
Built for Compatibility
Export to JPG, PNG, WebP, or combine scans into one multi-page PDF.
Treat conversion and metadata preservation as separate decisions
This converter renders the visible image into a new output file. Do not assume that every original EXIF field, location tag, capture date, edit, or auxiliary image is preserved in that new copy.
- Keep the original HEIC when capture details or provenance matter.
- Inspect the downloaded file with your destination app before relying on its date or location fields.
- Removing metadata can improve sharing privacy, but it can also remove information needed for an archive.
Common information stored alongside a photo
Depending on the device and settings, a photo may contain camera details, capture time, orientation, location, color information, and software history. HEIC containers can also hold image sequences or auxiliary data that a simple exported image does not reproduce.
A visible preview cannot prove that metadata was retained or removed. Check the properties of the actual downloaded file.
Safer sharing and safer archiving are different goals
For public sharing, a newly rendered copy with less metadata may be desirable. For evidence, professional editing, or long-term archiving, retain the untouched source and document your workflow.
Check the output, not just the download
Each completed preview now reports dimensions, input/output bytes and measured conversion time. Download the local conversion report to compare files without sending the report to this site. PDF timing covers image preparation, not final document assembly. Use the conversion verification checklist for metadata, quality and browser limitations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is this HEIC conversion private?
- Yes. Conversion happens on your device inside your browser. Your images are not uploaded to a server as part of the conversion process.
- Do you store my photos or keep a copy?
- No. The app reads your selected files, generates converted downloads, and shows previews using temporary browser URLs. When you refresh or clear the queue, those previews are released.
- Can I combine multiple HEIC photos into one PDF?
- Yes. Choose PDF as the output format, add your images, then click Download Multi-Page PDF once they are ready.
- Will converting HEIC to JPG reduce quality?
- JPG uses lossy compression. For most everyday photos it looks great, but if you need maximum fidelity choose PNG (larger files) or keep the original HEIC as your archive.
- Why did a file fail to convert?
- Some files are corrupted, partially downloaded, or use features certain decoders do not support. Try again with a single file, export the original photo again from your device, or convert to a different output format.
Tips to Avoid HEIC Issues (iPhone & Windows)
If you want to stop creating HEIC files going forward, iPhone has a camera setting for that. Open Settings > Camera > Formats, then select Most Compatible to save new photos as JPG. If you already have a library of HEIC images, converting them to JPG or PNG is the fastest way to make them usable in older desktop apps, email attachments, and upload forms.