Why does my iPhone save photos as HEIC instead of JPG?

Apple switched to HEIC as the default format in iOS 11 (2017) to save storage. HEIC photos are about half the size of equivalent-quality JPEGs. The tradeoff is limited compatibility outside Apple's ecosystem.

How do I stop my iPhone from saving photos as HEIC?

Go to Settings > Camera > Formats and select "Most Compatible". This makes your iPhone save new photos as JPEG instead of HEIC. Existing HEIC photos will remain as HEIC.

Can I convert HEIC to JPG directly on my iPhone?

Yes. Open FixTools in Safari on your iPhone — no app download needed. Upload the HEIC photo, convert, and save the JPG back to Photos.

When I AirDrop iPhone photos, do they send as HEIC or JPG?

AirDrop to another Apple device sends HEIC. AirDrop to a non-Apple device (or if the option is set) may automatically convert to JPEG. Check Settings > Photos > Transfer to Mac or PC to set this preference.

Does converting iPhone photos to JPG lose the photo metadata?

FixTools preserves basic EXIF metadata (date, location, camera settings) in the converted JPG file.

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iPhones save photos in HEIC format by default, which is not compatible with many Windows programs, Android devices, and websites. FixTools converts your iPhone HEIC photos to standard JPG format so you can share them anywhere — directly in your browser, with no app needed.

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Upload HEIC photos from your iPhone's Files or Photos app and convert to JPG. Save the converted JPGs back to your camera roll.

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Step-by-step guide to convert iphone photos to jpg:

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Open FixTools in Safari on iPhone
Go to fixtools.io in Safari on your iPhone and open the HEIC to JPG Converter.
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Upload your iPhone photo
Tap the upload button and select a photo from your Photos library. iOS may ask for photo access.
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Convert to JPG
The conversion happens instantly in the browser. A preview of the JPG appears.
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Save to your iPhone
Tap "Download". In Safari, press and hold the image and select "Add to Photos" to save it to your camera roll.