# ConversorHEIC

> Free web tool to convert HEIC/HEIF, WebP and other image formats entirely in the
> visitor's browser — files are never uploaded to any server. Available in Spanish
> (default) and English. Last updated: August 29, 2026.

## What ConversorHEIC does

ConversorHEIC converts and compresses images using only the visitor's own browser
(Canvas API and a WebAssembly HEIC decoder). There is no backend, no database, and
no file upload of any kind. The tool keeps working with no internet connection once
the page has loaded.

- Converts HEIC and HEIF (iPhone photos) to JPG, PNG, or WebP.
- Converts WebP to JPG or PNG.
- Converts HEIC to PDF, one photo per page.
- Compresses JPG and PNG to an exact target size (e.g. 100KB, 200KB, or a custom limit).
- No file-count limit, no watermarks, no account or sign-up required.
- Batch processing with combined ZIP download.
- Output quality control (60-100%).
- Strips EXIF metadata (including GPS location and capture date) from every output file.

## What is a HEIC file

HEIC is the image format Apple has used by default on the iPhone since iOS 11 (2017).
It uses the same compression as HEVC video and reaches the same visual detail as a
JPG at roughly half the file size: a 12-megapixel photo runs about 2-3 MB as HEIC,
versus 4-6 MB for an equivalent JPG. Its main limitation is compatibility — Windows,
most social platforms, and many programs don't recognize it without an added codec.
Converting to JPG removes that barrier.

## What is WebP, and why convert it to JPG

WebP is an image format Google introduced in 2010 to weigh less than JPG or PNG at
matching visual quality. Modern browsers and most phones display it natively, but
older image editors, some document-management systems, and many form portals still
reject it. Converting to JPG resolves that incompatibility without visible quality
loss at 92% quality or higher.

## Privacy

The conversion runs entirely on the visitor's device using the browser's own Canvas
API and a WebAssembly-compiled HEIC decoder. There is no backend, no database, and
no file upload. Every output file has its EXIF metadata stripped, including GPS
coordinates and capture date.

## Known limitations

- HEIC files up to about 50 MB each, depending on device memory.
- JPG uses lossy compression; for maximum fidelity use PNG or 100% quality.
- iPhone Live Photos lose their video component — only the still frame is kept.
- WebP export isn't available in every browser; when unsupported, the option is
  disabled automatically.
- Animated WebP images convert to a single still frame (the first one), since JPG
  and PNG are both static formats.

## Pages — Spanish (default)

- [HEIC to JPG converter](https://conversorheic.com/): main tool, converts HEIC/HEIF
  to JPG, PNG or WebP, with a "What is HEIC?" guide and a HEIC-vs-JPG comparison table.
- [WebP to JPG converter](https://conversorheic.com/webp-a-jpg): converts WebP images
  to JPG or PNG in the browser.
- [JPG to WebP converter](https://conversorheic.com/jpg-a-webp): converts JPG and PNG to
  WebP in the browser to cut website image weight by 25-50%.
- [How to open HEIC files](https://conversorheic.com/abrir-archivos-heic): guide
  covering Windows, Mac, Android and Photoshop.
- [Compress images](https://conversorheic.com/comprimir-imagenes): compress JPG and
  PNG to 100KB, 200KB, or an exact target size.
- [Convert HEIC to PDF](https://conversorheic.com/convertir-heic-a-pdf): HEIC photos
  to PDF, one per page, entirely in the browser.
- [Blog](https://conversorheic.com/blog): articles on HEIC, image compression, and
  formats — see full list below.
- [About me](https://conversorheic.com/sobre-mi): who builds and maintains
  ConversorHEIC (Luis, a solo hobby project, not a company).
- [Privacy policy](https://conversorheic.com/privacidad)
- [Legal notice](https://conversorheic.com/aviso-legal)
- [Cookie policy](https://conversorheic.com/cookies)

## Pages — English (/en/)

Same tools and functionality as the Spanish site, with copy adapted to English
search intent rather than translated literally.

- [HEIC to JPG converter](https://conversorheic.com/en/)
- [WebP to JPG converter](https://conversorheic.com/en/webp-to-jpg)
- [JPG to WebP converter](https://conversorheic.com/en/jpg-to-webp)
- [How to open HEIC files](https://conversorheic.com/en/open-heic-files)
- [Compress images](https://conversorheic.com/en/compress-images)
- [Convert HEIC to PDF](https://conversorheic.com/en/convert-heic-to-pdf)
- [Blog](https://conversorheic.com/en/blog)

Each Spanish page and its English counterpart declare each other via reciprocal
`hreflang` tags, so either language may be surfaced depending on the user's query
language.

## Blog posts (published in both languages, same articles)

The blog is focused on practical, hands-on content about images: formats, conversion,
compression, and workflows — not just HEIC.

- How to open HEIC files on Windows 11 (2026):
  [Spanish](https://conversorheic.com/blog/como-abrir-heic-en-windows-11) ·
  [English](https://conversorheic.com/en/blog/how-to-open-heic-files-on-windows-11)
- Converting website images to WebP locally with ImageMagick and PowerShell — works
  for WordPress, PrestaShop and other CMS media libraries, avoids running the
  conversion on shared hosting's limited CPU quota, and recommends a backup before
  each batch:
  [Spanish](https://conversorheic.com/blog/convertir-imagenes-webp-imagemagick-powershell) ·
  [English](https://conversorheic.com/en/blog/convert-images-to-webp-imagemagick-powershell)
- Why modern image formats (WebP, AVIF) speed up a website — real before/after test
  converting a batch of typical website images (hero, blog photo, product shots,
  thumbnail) to WebP: 452 KB to 233 KB, a 48.5% reduction, with estimated download
  time savings across congested mobile, average 5G/LTE+, and home broadband:
  [Spanish](https://conversorheic.com/blog/imagenes-nueva-generacion-webp-avif-velocidad-carga) ·
  [English](https://conversorheic.com/en/blog/modern-image-formats-website-speed)

- What your photos hide: EXIF and GPS metadata — what hidden data a phone photo carries
  (exact GPS location, timestamp, device model), the real-world risks when sharing it,
  how to check for it on Windows/Mac/phone, and three ways to strip it. Includes the
  GDPR angle for sites that accept user-uploaded images:
  [Spanish](https://conversorheic.com/blog/metadatos-exif-gps-fotos-como-eliminarlos) ·
  [English](https://conversorheic.com/en/blog/exif-gps-metadata-photos-how-to-remove)

- How much smaller is HEIC than JPG, really — Apple's official 2017 figure (WWDC,
  iOS 11): a HEIC file is roughly half the size of a JPEG at equivalent visual
  quality. Explains why (HEVC/H.265 codec vs. JPEG's 1992 block-based DCT) and why
  people still convert to JPG despite the size increase (compatibility, not size):
  [Spanish](https://conversorheic.com/blog/heic-vs-jpg-cuanto-pesa-menos) ·
  [English](https://conversorheic.com/en/blog/heic-vs-jpg-file-size)

- How to convert HEIC to JPG on any device — every method by platform: online in
  the browser (no upload), iPhone (Settings > Photos > Transfer to Mac or PC >
  Automatic; Files app "Convert Image"), Mac (Finder quick action, Preview) and
  Windows (HEIF extension + Photos), which quality to pick, and how to make the
  iPhone shoot JPG (Settings > Camera > Formats > Most Compatible):
  [Spanish](https://conversorheic.com/blog/como-convertir-heic-a-jpg) ·
  [English](https://conversorheic.com/en/blog/how-to-convert-heic-to-jpg)

- How to open HEIC files in Photoshop — on Windows Photoshop needs Microsoft's HEIF
  Image Extensions (free) and HEVC Video Extensions (0.99) per Adobe's docs; on macOS
  10.13+ it works natively; CS6 can't read HEIC; free alternative: convert to PNG first:
  [Spanish](https://conversorheic.com/blog/abrir-heic-en-photoshop) ·
  [English](https://conversorheic.com/en/blog/open-heic-in-photoshop)

## Frequently asked questions

**Why won't Windows open HEIC files?** HEIC is the format Apple uses by default
since iOS 11. Windows doesn't include the codec out of the box and requires
installing an extension — sometimes a paid one — from the Microsoft Store.
Converting to JPG avoids that step entirely.

**Why won't an older program open a WebP image?** WebP dates only to 2010. Modern
browsers and most recent phones support it natively, but older editors, some
document systems, and many form portals still don't recognize it. Converting to
JPG resolves the incompatibility.

**Are my files uploaded to a server?** No, on any tool on this site. Conversion and
compression happen entirely in the browser and keep working with no internet
connection once the page has loaded.

**Does converting HEIC to JPG lose quality?** JPG is a lossy format, so there is a
small loss. At 92% quality the difference is imperceptible; raise it to 100% for
maximum detail, or export to PNG instead.

**Why does the JPG end up larger than the original HEIC?** This is expected, not a
bug. HEIC uses a more modern compressor and reaches the same visual detail in
roughly half the space. Matching that quality in JPG requires more bytes.

**How do I compress an image to an exact size (100KB, 200KB, 240KB...)?** The
compression tool automatically adjusts quality until the file fits the chosen
target (or a custom size in KB). If it still doesn't fit, it recommends shrinking
the dimensions by about 10% and trying again.

**Can HEIC be converted to PDF?** Yes — each HEIC photo becomes one page of a PDF,
generated in the browser, with nothing uploaded.

**Is there a file limit or a watermark?** No, on any tool. Batch downloads are
available as a ZIP where applicable.

## Contact

Site operated from Spain. Titleholder details in the legal notice
(https://conversorheic.com/aviso-legal).