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Convert JPG to HEIC

This JPG to HEIC converter lets you easily convert one or more images online. Upload images, fine-tune settings like quality and background color, and convert them to HEIC instantly — all using a fast and interactive interface. No installation or signup required.


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Converted Files

Disclaimer:Please be aware that due to limited server storage, converted files will be automatically purged over time for optimal server performance.

Conversion Settings

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Higher quality keeps more detail but creates a larger file. Lower quality reduces size but may introduce visible compression.
Higher quality keeps more detail but creates a larger file. Lower quality reduces size but may introduce visible compression.
hevc
Choose the compression method. HEVC is widely supported; AV1 is newer and may produce smaller files but with limited compatibility.
Choose the compression method. HEVC is widely supported; AV1 is newer and may produce smaller files but with limited compatibility.
4:2:0
Standard slightly reduces color resolution to save space. Maximum keeps the best color fidelity for sharp graphics or text.
Standard slightly reduces color resolution to save space. Maximum keeps the best color fidelity for sharp graphics or text.
px
Resize to a specific width in pixels. Leave blank to keep the original width.
Resize to a specific width in pixels. Leave blank to keep the original width.
px
Resize to a specific height in pixels. Leave blank to keep the original height.
Resize to a specific height in pixels. Leave blank to keep the original height.
cover
How the image should be adjusted when resizing.
How the image should be adjusted when resizing.
centre
Which part of the image to prioritize if cropping is needed.
Which part of the image to prioritize if cropping is needed.
Prevent Enlarging Small Images
Yes
Avoids stretching smaller images, which can make them look blurry.
Avoids stretching smaller images, which can make them look blurry.
Fix Orientation
Yes
Rotates the image automatically if it contains camera orientation information.
Rotates the image automatically if it contains camera orientation information.

How to use this JPG to HEIC Converter?

  1. Choose Files: Click 👆 on the Choose Files button and choose input JPG files, or you may drag and drop JPG files to the drop area. You may choose one or more image files. The chosen files are displayed with size information in the same drop area.
  2. Conversion Settings: You may change the conversion parameters like quality 🎛, background color, etc., using the sliders, or color input buttons.
  3. Conversion: Now you can click on the Convert button. This is where the ⛄ magic happens. Your JPG files are sent to the server for conversion. This all happens in a lightening speed ⚡.
  4. Output: Once the JPGs are converted ✅ to HEICs, they appear in the download section.
  5. Download Files: You may click 👆 on the big Download button to download ↓ all your converted HEICs, or you may download individual HEIC by clicking on the respective download button.
  6. Options: There is also a link 🔗 which you can Copy and share it using which you can download the converted HEIC files.

JPG vs HEIC :— Comparison Table

Comparison between JPG and HEIC
JPG HEIC
Format JPG HEIC
Full name Joint Photographic Experts Group Image High Efficiency Image File Format
Type image image
Compression lossy lossy or lossless
Extensions
  • .jpg
  • .jpeg
  • .heic
  • .heif
MIME type image/jpeg image/heic
Common MIME types
  • image/jpeg
  • image/pjpeg
  • image/heic
  • image/heif
Developer Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG committee) Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG) and Apple Inc.
Introduced 1992 2015
Open standard Yes Yes
Specification https://jpeg.org/jpeg/ https://mpeg.chiariglione.org/standards/mpeg-h/high-efficiency-image-file-format
Description JPEG is a widely-used raster image format optimized for compressing photographs and realistic images. It uses lossy compression to significantly reduce file size while retaining acceptable visual quality, making it ideal for web use and digital photography. By discarding non-essential image data, JPEG achieves small files that load quickly, but repeated saving can gradually reduce quality. HEIC (High Efficiency Image Coding) is an image container format based on the HEIF (High Efficiency Image File Format) standard, typically using HEVC (H.265) compression. It is designed to store high-quality images and sequences of images in smaller file sizes compared to JPEG, without sacrificing visual fidelity. HEIC supports advanced features such as multiple images per file, transparency, HDR (High Dynamic Range), and rich metadata. It is the default format for photos taken on many Apple devices running iOS 11 or later.
Typical usage
  • Storing and sharing photographs on the web
  • Digital camera default photo format
  • Email attachments and social media images
  • Web design where fast loading times are important
  • Storing high-quality photos with reduced file sizes on smartphones and tablets
  • Capturing and storing HDR images on mobile devices
  • Organizing multiple related images in a single file (e.g., Live Photos, bursts)
  • Archiving photos where storage space is limited but quality matters
Typical use cases
  • Compressing high-resolution camera images for quick sharing
  • Hosting large galleries on websites without excessive bandwidth costs
  • Sending product photos in e-commerce listings
  • Publishing online articles with multiple photographic images
  • Mobile photography on Apple devices where efficient storage is essential
  • Distributing images with both standard and HDR versions in the same container
  • Maintaining sequences of shots (e.g., photo bursts) without separate files
  • Archiving professional-quality images with metadata in compact form
Widely supported by
  • All modern web browsers
  • Image editing software such as Photoshop, GIMP, Affinity Photo
  • Operating system viewers on Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android
  • Apple devices (macOS High Sierra+, iOS 11+)
  • Windows 10/11 with HEIF Image Extensions installed
  • Image editors such as Affinity Photo, Pixelmator, Adobe Lightroom (latest versions)
Tooling Read: libjpeg, Sharp, ImageMagick, GraphicsMagick | Write: libjpeg, Sharp, ImageMagick Read: libheif, ImageMagick (with HEIF support), Photos app on iOS/macOS | Write: libheif, Apple Photos app, Professional camera apps with HEVC support
Related formats
  • JPEG 2000
  • JPEG XR
  • WebP
  • JPEG
  • WebP
  • AVIF
Popularity high medium
Aliases
  • JPEG
  • Joint Photographic Experts Group
  • HEIF
  • High Efficiency Image File Format
  • High Efficiency Image Coding
Magic bytes FF D8 FF 00 00 00 ?? 66 74 79 70 68 65 69 63
Bit depths
  • 8
  • 8
  • 10
  • 12
Color models
  • YCbCr (most common)
  • Grayscale
  • YCbCr
  • RGB
Alpha support none optional
Transparent color No Yes
Animation support No — JPEG itself does not support animation; however, MJPEG (Motion JPEG) is used for video sequences. Yes — HEIC can store multiple frames, enabling animations or sequences similar to GIF but at much smaller sizes.
ICC profile Yes Yes
Metadata
  • EXIF
  • IPTC
  • XMP
  • EXIF
  • XMP
  • IPTC
Compression method Discrete Cosine Transform (DCT)-based lossy compression HEVC (H.265) for lossy, optional lossless coding in HEIF standard
Interlacing Progressive JPEG option allows gradual loading none
Advantages
  • Very high compression ratios possible with acceptable visual quality for photos.
  • Extremely widespread support across all devices, browsers, and software.
  • Efficient for continuous-tone images like photographs and realistic artwork.
  • Supports embedding metadata such as camera settings and geolocation.
  • Produces significantly smaller files than JPEG at equivalent visual quality.
  • Supports advanced features such as HDR, wide color gamut, transparency, and multiple images per file.
  • Capable of storing animations or image sequences efficiently.
  • Designed for modern devices and workflows with high-resolution photography.
Disadvantages
  • Lossy compression means some image detail is permanently discarded.
  • Repeated re-saving can lead to cumulative quality loss (generation loss).
  • Not suitable for images with sharp edges, text, or flat color areas due to compression artifacts.
  • No support for transparency or alpha channels.
  • Limited compatibility outside modern operating systems and updated software.
  • Encoding and decoding require more processing power compared to JPEG or PNG.
  • Not natively supported in older browsers or devices without additional codecs or extensions.
Max size note File size depends on resolution and compression quality settings; very high-resolution JPEGs may be slow to decode on older devices. File size varies greatly depending on compression settings, bit depth, and inclusion of multiple images; generally much smaller than PNG or JPEG for similar quality.