Why heicly
- Photos never leave your device
Conversion runs in your browser; your photos are not uploaded to any server.
- No upload wait
Your photos are converted on your device, with no upload step; speed depends on your device and photo size.
- Works offline after first use
After one conversion online, the page and engine stay cached so you can keep converting without a connection (as long as your browser keeps its cache).
How to convert HEIC to JPG on Windows
- Open this page in Edge or Chrome. Desktop Chrome and Edge have passed our sample conversion tests. There is nothing to sign up for.
- Drag photos from File Explorer. Select the HEIC files in a folder and drag them into the box, or click "Choose Files".
- Save the JPGs. Click "Download JPG", or "Download completed files as ZIP" for several photos. Your browser saves them where it normally saves downloads.
Convert HEIC to JPG on Windows without an extension
To open HEIC photos in Windows apps such as Photos, Microsoft requires two Microsoft Store extensions, and whether a PC already has them depends on the device. This page does not use them: the converter brings its own HEIC decoder, which runs inside the browser. It works on a PC without the extensions, and it can help on a work or school computer where you are not allowed to install software.
The result is an ordinary JPG file, which Windows apps, websites, and email can handle without any extra extension.
When Photos says "You need an extension to use this file"
Microsoft's support article for the Photos app says this message can appear for HEIC photos, and that you need both the HEIF Image Extension and the HEVC Video Extensions "even if you only plan on using photos and not videos". You have two ways forward:
- Convert the photos to JPG on this page. Nothing to install, and you end up with JPG copies you can share or upload anywhere.
- Install both extensions from the Microsoft Store. Windows apps can then open HEIC files, but the files stay HEIC.
This page compared with Microsoft's extensions
| Option | What you get |
|---|---|
| heicly in Edge or Chrome | Nothing to install, free. Creates JPG copies of the HEIC files you choose; the photos are not uploaded. |
| HEIF Image Extension + HEVC Video Extensions | Two Microsoft Store packages: the HEIF Image Extension is listed as free, and the HEVC Video Extensions at US$0.99 in the US Microsoft Store. Lets Windows apps open HEIC files; it does not create JPG copies by itself. |
Checked on 2 October 2026 on the HEIF Image Extension page, the HEVC Video Extensions page, and Microsoft Support. The support article is labeled for Windows 10. Store prices can differ by country and may change.
Tips for Windows PCs
- Photos may already arrive as JPG. Microsoft notes that many devices convert HEIC photos to a more common format when transferring or emailing them, which can depend on the phone's camera and photo settings. Only files that are still .heic need converting.
- To convert a whole folder, open it in File Explorer, press Ctrl+A, and drag the selection into the box. The finished JPGs can be saved together as one ZIP.
- Keep the HEIC originals if you need full quality or the photo's date and location: the JPG does not include that metadata.
- For a step-by-step walkthrough of Windows 11 with screenshots, read our guide Convert HEIC to JPG on Windows 11 Without Installing Apps.
Windows questions
Do I need the HEIF Image Extension to use this page?
No. The page decodes HEIC itself, so it works whether or not the extension is installed on your PC.
Does it work on Windows 10?
What matters is the browser, not the Windows version: keep Edge or Chrome up to date. On an older PC whose browser no longer gets updates, convert one photo first to check that it works before starting a large batch.
Where do the converted JPGs go?
They are saved like any other download from your browser, usually to the Downloads folder. You can change the folder in the browser's download settings.
Will Windows Photos open the JPG without an extension?
Yes. JPG is a standard image format, so Photos and other Windows apps open it without the HEIF or HEVC extensions.
Is it safe to convert private photos on a work PC?
The photos are converted inside the browser and are not uploaded to heicly. The JPGs are saved to the PC like any download, so delete them afterwards if the computer is shared.