HEIC converter
Convert HEIC to JPG without uploading a single photo.
iPhone photos are saved as HEIC — a format most Windows PCs and websites still can't open. Velacompress converts them to JPG, WebP, or AVIF right in your browser. Drop a whole folder, convert in one pass, and nothing leaves your device.
Why your HEIC files won't open
Apple made HEIC the default photo format on iPhone because it saves space — roughly half the size of a JPEG at the same quality. The trade-off is compatibility: plenty of Windows apps, older programs, and websites simply reject HEIC. The fix is to convert to JPG, which opens everywhere. The only question is whether you have to upload your personal photos to do it. You don't.
How it works
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Drop your HEIC files
Drag in a single photo or an entire folder straight from your phone import.
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Choose JPG, WebP, or AVIF
Pick JPG if you just need a file that opens everywhere. WebP or AVIF if you want smaller files for the web.
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Get them back — nothing uploaded
Every photo is converted on your own machine and handed straight back. No server, no wait on your upload speed.
Private by design
Your photos are processed in the browser and never uploaded. Verifiable in the network tab.
Batch conversion
Convert a whole folder of iPhone photos in one pass, not one file at a time.
No limits, no subscription
No per-file cap on desktop and no recurring fee. The Pro license is a one-time $30.
HEIC conversion — questions
Are my photos uploaded to convert them?
No. Velacompress converts HEIC entirely in your browser using WebAssembly. Nothing is sent to a server — you can confirm it in your browser’s network tab. Your photos never leave your device.
What can I convert HEIC to?
JPG for universal compatibility, WebP for smaller web-ready files, or AVIF for the smallest files of all. JPG is the safe choice if you just need a file everything can open.
Can I convert a whole folder at once?
Yes. Drop an entire folder of HEIC photos and convert them in a single pass. On desktop there is no fixed limit on how many you can do.
Do I need to install anything?
No. It runs in your browser — Chrome, Edge, Firefox, or Safari. There is nothing to download or install.
More on the approach: How to convert HEIC to JPG without uploading.
Convert your iPhone photos now
Drop your HEIC files into Velacompress and get JPGs back in seconds — without uploading a single one.
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