Most “free” HEIC converters upload your photos to a server to process them. That can be fast and convenient—but it also means your personal images are stored (even briefly) on someone else’s computer. Family moments, documents, IDs—things you’d never share publicly—shouldn’t leave your device. The better option is to convert HEIC to JPG locally, inside your browser, so your photos never leave your PC or phone.
Why convert HEIC to JPG locally?
- Privacy by default: On‑device conversion means nothing is uploaded. There’s no account, queue, or retention policy to worry about.
- Speed and reliability: You skip upload time (and errors). Performance depends only on your device, not on a remote server.
- Works offline: After the page loads once, the converter can work without an internet connection.
- No artificial limits: Because it’s local, there’s no need for file size caps or rate‑limits.
Step‑by‑step: private conversion with heicfix.pro
- Open heicfix.pro in a modern browser (Chrome, Edge, Firefox, Safari).
- Drag & drop one or many HEIC files into the box, or click “Choose Files.”
- Keep JPG as the output (most compatible) and adjust quality if you like.
- Optionally preserve EXIF to keep original capture dates and orientation.
- Download each image or click “Download All (.zip)” for a batch.
What makes heicfix.pro different?
Unlike server‑based tools, heicfix.pro uses WebAssembly/JavaScript to decode HEIC directly in your browser. The site doesn’t track you, and the images never leave your device. It also supports batch conversion with a small concurrency queue, optional EXIF preservation for JPG, and an offline‑first experience via the browser cache.
When should you use JPG vs. HEIC?
HEIC is modern and efficient—great for archiving on iPhone and supported software. JPG is universally compatible—perfect for emailing relatives, uploading to websites, printing at local labs, or using older apps. A balanced approach is to keep HEIC originals for your library and create JPG copies for sharing.
Metadata, color, and quality
Photos contain EXIF metadata (date, time, camera model, sometimes GPS). Some apps also write XMP (descriptions/keywords) and ICC color profiles (consistent color). heicfix.pro focuses on essential EXIF preservation for JPG so your photos keep key info like capture date. If privacy is a concern, you can disable metadata when sharing publicly.
In short, converting HEIC to JPG without uploading is the simplest way to keep your photos private while making them work everywhere. Try it now—drag a few files into heicfix.pro and you’ll have compatible JPGs in seconds, no server required.