Are my HEIC files uploaded anywhere?

No. This conversion runs entirely inside your browser, so the file never leaves your device. You can confirm it yourself: open the network tab of your browser's developer tools and watch that nothing is sent while the file converts.

Is converting HEIC to JXL free?

Yes, without a limit on how many files you convert and with no watermark on the result. Files up to 100 MB are covered by the free plan.

Does converting HEIC to JXL lose quality?

JXL is a compressed format, so some data is discarded. At the default setting the difference is not visible; you can raise the quality setting if you need to be certain.

Do I need to install anything to open JXL files?

No installation is needed for the conversion itself — it runs in the browser you already have. Opening the JXL afterwards needs whatever software normally handles JPEG XL on your device.

HEICtoJXL

Convert HEIC to JXL

Up to 3 files at once, 100 with Pro. Mixed formats are fine.

You can convert HEIC to JXL free and without an account: drop the file above and the JXL is ready to download in a second or two. The conversion happens inside your own browser, so the file is never uploaded — it works on Windows, Mac, Linux, iPhone and Android, and keeps working with the network switched off.

What HEIC and JXL are for

What an iPhone saves photos as. Half the size of JPG, and awkward everywhere outside Apple.

The JPEG successor. Can repack existing JPGs 20% smaller without touching image quality.

How to convert HEIC to JXL

Drop your HEIC file onto this page, or click to pick one.
Choose JXL as the target. The conversion runs inside your browser — the file is never uploaded.
Download the finished JXL file.

HEIC vs JXL: what changes

HEIC compared with JXL
	HEIC	JXL
Full name	High Efficiency Image Container	JPEG XL
File extension	.heic	.jxl
Media type	image/heic	image/jxl
Compression	Lossy — file size is bought with quality	Either, depending on the setting

Quality: Some quality is given up for a smaller file. At the default setting the difference is hard to see.
Where it runs: This conversion runs inside your browser. Your file is never uploaded, and it works with the network disconnected.

HEIC to JXL: common questions

Are my HEIC files uploaded anywhere?: No. This conversion runs entirely inside your browser, so the file never leaves your device. You can confirm it yourself: open the network tab of your browser's developer tools and watch that nothing is sent while the file converts.
Is converting HEIC to JXL free?: Yes, without a limit on how many files you convert and with no watermark on the result. Files up to 100 MB are covered by the free plan.
Does converting HEIC to JXL lose quality?: JXL is a compressed format, so some data is discarded. At the default setting the difference is not visible; you can raise the quality setting if you need to be certain.
Do I need to install anything to open JXL files?: No installation is needed for the conversion itself — it runs in the browser you already have. Opening the JXL afterwards needs whatever software normally handles JPEG XL on your device.