🔄 HEIC Converter Feature
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Gallery – Photo Locker
by Kinglet Apps · Free

Convert HEIC to JPG or PNG on iPhone - Free

The fastest HEIC converter app for iPhone. Convert Apple HEIC photos to JPG or PNG instantly - share with any device, any platform, no compatibility issues. Works completely offline.

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⚡ Instant Conversion
📦 Batch Convert Multiple
🔒 100% Offline
🆓 No Watermarks
🔄 HEIC Converter
Convert to JPG
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HEIC
4.2 MB
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4 photos → JPG format
Overview

What is HEIC format and why convert it?

HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is Apple's default photo format on iPhone. While it offers better compression than JPG - storing the same quality image at roughly half the file size - HEIC files are not universally supported. Windows PCs, Android devices, most websites and social apps struggle to open HEIC files.

Gallery's HEIC to JPG converter lets you convert heic to jpg iphone photos in seconds, making them compatible with any device, any operating system, and any web service - without leaving your iPhone or uploading to any cloud.

Format Guide

HEIC vs JPG vs PNG - Which to Choose?

Property
HEIC
JPG
PNG
File Size
Smallest
Medium
Largest
Quality
Excellent
Good
Lossless
Transparency
No
No
Yes
Windows Support
Limited
Universal
Universal
Android Support
Limited
Universal
Universal
Social Media
Often fails
Always works
Usually works
Best Use Case
iPhone storage
Sharing photos
Graphics, logos
Step-by-Step Guide

How to Convert HEIC to JPG on iPhone

Follow these simple steps to convert HEIC photos to JPG or PNG using Gallery's built-in converter.

01

Open Gallery & Go to Tools

Open Gallery – Photo Locker from the App Store. Tap the Tools or Cleaner tab in the bottom navigation bar.

💡 The HEIC converter is inside the Tools section
02

Tap "HEIC Converter"

Find and tap the HEIC to JPG / PNG option. The app will scan your photo library and show all HEIC format files it finds.

💡 Gallery automatically detects all .heic files
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Choose Your Output Format

Select JPG for standard photos you want to share (smaller file size, universal support). Choose PNG if you need lossless quality or transparency.

💡 JPG is best for most sharing purposes
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Select Photos to Convert

Tap individual HEIC photos or use Select All for batch conversion. You can convert hundreds of HEIC files at once with a single tap.

💡 Batch convert saves massive time vs converting one by one
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Tap Convert

Hit the Convert button. The conversion happens instantly on your iPhone - no internet required. Progress is shown per photo for large batches.

💡 Conversion is very fast - typically under 1 second per photo
06

Save or Share

Once converted, tap Save to Photos to add the JPG/PNG to your camera roll, or use the Share button to send directly via Messages, Email, or AirDrop.

💡 Original HEIC files are preserved - nothing is deleted
Technical Details

How HEIC Conversion Works on iPhone

Gallery uses Apple's native Core Image and ImageIO frameworks for fast, lossless HEIC decoding - no third-party libraries, no server uploads.

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Native HEIC Decoding

Gallery uses Apple's ImageIO framework - the same engine used by the iPhone's camera - to decode HEIC files. This means perfect fidelity to the original with no quality loss during decoding.

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Color Profile Preservation

HEIC files often contain wide color (Display P3) profiles. When converting to JPG, Gallery accurately maps wide color values so photos look identical to the original on any device.

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EXIF Metadata Retention

All photo metadata - date taken, GPS location, camera settings - is preserved in the converted JPG or PNG file. Your photos' history and location data stay intact.

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Fully On-Device Processing

Conversion uses your iPhone's GPU and CPU directly. Zero data is sent to any server. Convert heic to jpg iphone free with no account, no upload, no subscription.

📋 Converter Specifications
Input FormatsHEIC, HEIF
Output FormatsJPG, PNG
Batch ConversionYes - unlimited
Quality ControlHigh (90%+ JPG)
EXIF PreservedYes
GPS DataPreserved
Internet RequiredNever
WatermarksNone
iOS RequirementiOS 15.0+
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FAQ

HEIC Converter Questions

Does converting HEIC to JPG reduce photo quality? +

Gallery uses high-quality JPG compression (90%+ quality setting) which is virtually indistinguishable from the original to the naked eye. If you need absolutely lossless conversion, choose PNG instead of JPG. The original HEIC file is always preserved - so you never lose data.

Can I convert multiple HEIC files at once? +

Yes! Gallery supports batch HEIC conversion - you can select and convert hundreds of HEIC photos to JPG or PNG in a single operation. There's no limit on how many files you can convert at once. Batch conversion is one of the most popular features among users with large photo libraries.

Why can't Windows open my iPhone's HEIC photos? +

HEIC is Apple's proprietary format and requires a specific codec to open on Windows. While Windows 10/11 can open HEIC with the optional HEIF Image Extensions from the Microsoft Store, many older PCs, apps, and websites still can't handle them. Converting to JPG ensures universal compatibility with any device, operating system, or website.

Will my GPS location data be lost after conversion? +

No - Gallery preserves all EXIF metadata including GPS coordinates, date and time, camera settings, and other photo information when converting to both JPG and PNG formats. Your photo history and location data remain completely intact in the converted file.

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Convert HEIC to JPG right now

Stop struggling with HEIC compatibility issues. Download Gallery – Photo Locker free and convert your iPhone photos to JPG or PNG in seconds - no internet, no subscription.

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