Tutorials & Guides
New to HEIC conversion? Want to get the most out of the tool? Here are some step-by-step guides to help you out.
Basic Conversion
Perfect for first-time users
Batch Processing
Convert multiple files efficiently
Advanced Features
Quality settings and EXIF control
🎯 Basic HEIC to JPG Conversion
Your First HEIC Conversion
Open the Converter
Navigate to our converter homepage. No registration, downloads, or plugins required. The converter works in any modern browser.
💡 Tip: Bookmark the page for quick access, or install as a PWA (Progressive Web App) for offline use by clicking the install button in your browser.
Add Your HEIC Files
You can add files in three ways:
- Drag & Drop: Simply drag HEIC files from your file manager onto the converter area
- Click to Select: Click the converter area and choose files from the file picker
- Paste: Copy files and paste them directly (Ctrl+V or Cmd+V)
✅ Supported formats: .heic, .HEIC, .heif, .HEIF (up to 100MB per file)
Configure Settings (Optional)
The converter uses optimal defaults, but you can customize:
Quality Settings
- • 85% - Recommended (default)
- • 95% - High quality
- • 75% - Web optimized
Privacy Settings
- • Remove EXIF - Default (recommended)
- • Preserve EXIF - Keep metadata
Download Your JPG Files
Conversion happens automatically and typically takes 1-5 seconds per file. Once complete:
- Individual Download: Click the download button on each converted file
- Batch Download: Use "Download All" to get a ZIP file with all conversions
- Preview: Click on any converted image to preview before downloading
🎉 Congratulations! You've successfully converted HEIC to JPG. Your files are now compatible with all devices and platforms.
📦 Batch Processing Multiple Files
Convert Multiple HEIC Files Efficiently
📂 Best Practices
- • Process 10-20 files at a time for optimal performance
- • Close unnecessary browser tabs to free memory
- • Use consistent quality settings for uniform results
- • Select all files at once using Ctrl+A (or Cmd+A on Mac)
⚡ Performance Tips
- • Lower quality (75%) for faster processing
- • Monitor memory usage in browser DevTools
- • Clear completed conversions regularly
- • Restart browser for very large batches (100+ files)
💡 Pro Tip: Organizing Large Batches
For batches larger than 50 files, organize them into folders by date, event, or quality requirements. This makes it easier to apply consistent settings and manage the conversion process.
⚙️ Advanced Features & Settings
🎯 Quality Optimization Guide
Professional Use
95-100% quality
Best for printing, professional photography, and archival purposes
General Use
85% quality (recommended)
Perfect balance of quality and file size for most purposes
Web & Sharing
70-80% quality
Optimized for web upload, social media, and fast sharing
🔒 EXIF Data & Privacy Control
Remove EXIF (Default - Recommended)
✅ Privacy Protected
- • GPS location data removed
- • Camera information stripped
- • Shooting parameters deleted
- • Safe for public sharing
Best for photos you'll share online, send to others, or post on social media.
Preserve EXIF
📊 Metadata Kept
- • Photo organization data
- • Camera settings preserved
- • Date and time information
- • Professional workflow data
Useful for professional photography, photo management, and technical analysis.
🔍 Verify Privacy Claims
Want to verify that your files never leave your device? Here's how to check:
Open Browser DevTools
Press F12 (or Cmd+Option+I on Mac) to open developer tools
Go to Network Tab
Click the "Network" tab to monitor all network requests
Convert a File
Upload and convert a HEIC file while watching the network tab
Verify No Uploads
You should see no file upload requests - only resource loading for the converter itself