How to Convert HEIC to JPG on Windows 11

Windows 11 handles HEIC files better than older Windows versions, but you still can't open them natively without installing an extension from the Microsoft Store — and that extension isn't free for all Windows editions. For a quick, free solution that works immediately without any installation, converting HEIC to JPG in your browser is the fastest approach.

HEIC on Windows 11 — What's Changed

Windows 11 includes improved HEIF support compared to Windows 10, but it still requires the HEIF Image Extensions from the Microsoft Store to open .HEIC files in the Photos app and File Explorer. On some Windows 11 configurations (particularly Home edition), these extensions aren't pre-installed and must be downloaded. The browser-based conversion method bypasses this requirement entirely.

How to Convert HEIC to JPG on Windows 11

1. Transfer the HEIC file from your iPhone to your Windows 11 PC via USB cable (connect iPhone → open File Explorer → navigate to iPhone → DCIM folder), or download from iCloud Drive in your browser.
2. Open Microsoft Edge or Chrome and visit the Image Converter at imgresizr.com.
3. Upload the .HEIC file.
4. Select JPG as the output format.
5. Download your JPG file — now compatible with all Windows 11 apps.

Tips for HEIC on Windows

Set iPhone to Capture as JPG

The permanent solution is to change your iPhone camera settings to capture photos as JPG instead of HEIC: Settings → Camera → Formats → Most Compatible. Future photos will save as JPG and open immediately on Windows without any conversion needed. Your existing HEIC photos will still need converting, but no new ones will accumulate.

Batch Convert Multiple HEIC Files

If you have many HEIC files to convert, use the Image Converter at imgresizr.com to process them individually, or look for a free Windows batch conversion tool like CopyTrans HEIC, which installs a Windows codec enabling direct HEIC opening across all apps and includes a right-click batch conversion option.