No upload
Convert HEIC to JPG on Windows
Windows can't open iPhone HEIC photos until you add Microsoft's HEIF and HEVC extensions; to skip that, drop the files into PixQuiet in Chrome, Edge, or Firefox and download JPG or PNG files, converted on your PC.
Convert in your browser
- Open this page in Edge, Chrome, or Firefox.
- Drag HEIC files from File Explorer onto the drop zone.
- Choose JPG or PNG, then download each file or one ZIP.
Nothing to install, and no admin rights needed. Useful on a work PC.
Why Windows can't open HEIC
HEIC photos are compressed with HEVC. To view them in the Photos app, Microsoft says you need two extensions from the Microsoft Store:
- HEIF Image Extensions (free)
- HEVC Video Extensions (paid)
You need both, even for photos. After installing, restart Photos. That lets you view HEIC; this page skips it and gives you JPG files that open anywhere.
Get JPG from the iPhone instead
- On the iPhone, Settings > Photos > Transfer to Mac or PC > Automatic converts photos to a compatible format when you import over USB (with the Apple Devices app).
- Settings > Camera > Formats > Most Compatible makes new photos JPEG.
Why nothing is uploaded
Many online converters send your photos to a server. PixQuiet decodes them in your browser on this PC. Load the page, turn off Wi‑Fi, and it still works.
FAQ
How do I open HEIC files on Windows 11 or 10?
Install HEIF Image Extensions and HEVC Video Extensions from the Microsoft Store, then restart Photos. Or convert them to JPG here.
Can I convert HEIC to PNG on Windows?
Yes. Choose PNG before you convert, or use HEIC to PNG.
Do I need to install anything?
No. It runs in Edge, Chrome, or Firefox.
Can I convert a whole folder?
Select all the HEIC files in the folder, drop them in together, and download one ZIP.
Why can't I open the .MOV next to my HEIC?
That's usually the motion part of a Live Photo. Try Live Photo to video (MP4).
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