How to Compress HEIC Photos With Minimal Quality Loss

Why HEIC Files Are Hard to Share

iPhones save photos in the HEIC format by default because it offers better compression than JPG at the same quality. But many apps, websites, and older devices still don't support HEIC, so you often need to convert it to JPG before sharing or uploading.

Convert and Compress in One Step

Instead of using a separate converter and a separate compressor, you can upload your HEIC photos directly and get a compressed JPG in one step — entirely in your browser, with no server upload.

Recommended Settings

For most photos, a quality setting of 80-85% keeps the image visually identical to the original while significantly reducing file size. If you need an even smaller file for email or messaging, try 60-70% and compare the preview before downloading.

• 80–90%: best for printing or archiving photos you care about
• 70–85%: a good everyday default for sharing and social media
• 50–65%: smallest files, useful for email attachments or slow connections

HEIC Support on Android, Windows, and the Web

Android and most web forms have historically had spotty HEIC support, and browsers generally can't preview a .heic file at all — it just shows up as a blank thumbnail or fails to open. Converting to JPG right after taking the photo avoids this problem entirely, since JPG opens everywhere without a second thought.

A Quick Workflow for Mobile Users

You don't need to install a converter app or use up storage on a native app you'll only use occasionally. Open this page in your phone's browser, select your HEIC photos from your camera roll, and download the converted JPGs straight to your device — the whole thing runs as a normal web page.