A Simple Guide: Why and How to Convert HEIC to JPEG

Why Convert HEIC to JPEG?

HEIC is Apple’s modern image format that offers excellent compression and quality, but many apps, CMSs, and older devices still expect JPEG. If you share images with clients, upload to websites, or use desktop publishing tools, you’ll often need a simple, reliable HEIC → JPG workflow.

As a photographer, marketer, or web publisher, converting HEIC to JPEG ensures maximum compatibility without headaches—and you can do it in seconds.

What Is HEIC? Why Is It So Efficient?

HEIC uses HEIF containers and advanced compression (often HEVC) to store high‑quality images at smaller sizes than JPEG. That’s perfect for phones and storage, but can break uploads and previews on platforms that don’t support it yet.

• Smaller files than JPEG at similar perceived quality
• Great for iOS/macOS workflows
• Compatibility gaps in Windows, some CMSs, and web forms

When JPEG Is Still the Best Choice

• Universal support in browsers, editors, CMSs, and email
• Predictable color handling and metadata across platforms
• Ideal for quick sharing, printing, and websites requiring JPG

A visual comparison showing HEIC with fewer compatibility icons than the universally supported JPEG.

Private, Instant Conversion in Your Browser

Most “free converters” upload your photos to servers. RenameIT runs 100% client-side in your browser, so your images never leave your device—ideal for privacy and speed.

How to Convert HEIC to JPG with RenameIT

1. Upload or drag your HEIC photos into RenameIT.
2. Select “JPEG” as the output format.
3. Use the quality slider (e.g., 70–85) for web‑ready files.
4. Click Convert and download your JPGs—done in seconds.

Pro tip: Add instructions like “resize to 1600px wide” to optimize for the web while converting.

The RenameIT interface showing a HEIC file ready for conversion to JPEG.

Quality Settings That Make Sense

• 60–70: Small files for blogs and galleries
• 75–85: Balanced quality for portfolios and client previews
• 90+: Near‑original quality for print or archiving (larger files)

If you need transparency or crisp UI assets, use PNG instead. For the smallest modern web images, try WebP or AVIF.

Preserve Privacy, Maintain Speed

RenameIT’s HEIC → JPG pipeline stays on your device, avoids uploads, and works even on slow connections. You save bandwidth and time while keeping your photos private.