How to Convert HEIC to JPG on Windows — 3 Free Methods

Got HEIC photos from your iPhone but using Windows? Here are three ways to convert them to JPG — all free, no software install required.

Method 1: Online Converter (Fastest)

heic-tool.com converts HEIC to JPG directly in your browser. No upload to any server — your files stay on your device.

1. Open heic-tool.com
2. Drag your HEIC files into the drop zone
3. Click "Convert All to JPG"
4. Download your JPG files

Works on Windows 7, 8, 10, and 11. No software to install. Free for 5 conversions per day.

Method 2: Microsoft HEIF Extension

Windows has a free HEIF extension in the Microsoft Store. After installing it, Windows Photos app can open HEIC files, and you can save them as JPG.

1. Open Microsoft Store
2. Search for "HEIF Image Extensions"
3. Click Install (it's free)
4. Open your HEIC file in Photos
5. Click "..." menu → "Save as" → choose JPG

This method works but does not support batch conversion — you have to save files one by one.

Method 3: CopyTrans HEIC (Batch Support)

CopyTrans HEIC is a free Windows utility that integrates with Windows Explorer. Once installed, you can right-click any HEIC file and convert it to JPG — including batch conversion.

Note: The free version adds a small watermark. For clean output, use method 1 (online converter).

Which Method is Best?

For quick, one-off conversions: use heic-tool.com. No install, works in seconds.
For frequent use with Explorer integration: CopyTrans HEIC is worth installing.
For occasional use: the built-in Photos app method is sufficient.