Convert HEIC to JPG

HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is Apple's version of the HEIF file format, offering superior image compression compared to JPEG while maintaining higher quality. Introduced with iOS 11, HEIC files typically use 50% less storage space than equivalent JPEGs. While primarily used on Apple devices, this format supports features like image sequences, transparency, and 16-bit color depth. However, compatibility can be limited on non-Apple platforms.

JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) files are widely used digital image formats that efficiently compress photographs and complex graphics. Using lossy compression, JPGs reduce file size by selectively discarding visual data while maintaining reasonable image quality. They support millions of colors and are ideal for sharing photos online, in emails, or storing digital memories. Common file extensions include .jpg and .jpeg.

JPG/JPEG files do not support transparency. The format only handles fully opaque pixels and cannot display partially transparent or completely transparent areas. For images requiring transparency, use PNG or WebP formats instead. PNG files support both binary transparency (fully transparent or fully opaque) and alpha channel transparency (varying levels of transparency), while WebP offers modern compression with transparency support.

You can. Framebird decodes the HEIC pixels and encodes a new JPG file. JPG is a lossy format, so some detail may be lost, even at the highest setting. The default quality is 90, and quality 100 does not guarantee an identical image. Source metadata is not copied to the new file. Keep your original HEIC in case you need the full source later.