# HEIC for Printing

> Convert HEIC for printing as full-resolution, maximum-quality sRGB JPGs that print labs and kiosks accept. Includes a print size chart. Free and private.

URL: https://ihateheic.com/convert-heic-for-printing  
Updated: 2026-10-04

Print labs want JPG, and they want it big. Convert your iPhone photos at full resolution, quality 95 and sRGB so prints come out sharp with the colours you expect.

This tool runs entirely in the browser: photos are decoded and encoded on the visitor’s device and are never uploaded. It is free, needs no sign-up and works offline after the first visit.

## How to use it

1. Drop the photos you want printed onto the box above, or tap **Choose files**.
2. They convert to full-size JPGs at quality 95 in sRGB. Nothing is resized, and all metadata is kept.
3. Download the files or the ZIP, then upload them to your print service or copy them to a USB stick for the kiosk.

## What print labs actually want

Whether it's an online photo service, a pharmacy kiosk or a local print shop, the requirements are nearly always the same: a JPG, as large as you've got, in sRGB. This page is preset to exactly that:

- **Full resolution.** No resizing at all. Every pixel the camera captured goes to the printer.
- **Quality 95.** Compression artefacts that are invisible on screen can show up on glossy paper. At 95 they're gone.
- **sRGB.** iPhone photos are Display P3. Most labs print sRGB and may ignore other profiles, which can shift colours. Converting first puts you in control.
- **Metadata kept.** Date taken stays, handy for services that sort or caption by date.

## How big can you print?

Print size depends on the photo's pixels and the dpi (dots per inch) you print at. 300 dpi is the classic "hold it in your hand" standard. 200 dpi is still very good for larger prints seen from a step back.

| Photo (pixels) | Source | At 300 dpi | At 200 dpi |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 4032 × 3024 | 12 MP iPhone | 13.4 × 10 in (34 × 26 cm) | 20 × 15 in (51 × 38 cm) |
| 3024 × 3024 | 12 MP cropped square | 10 × 10 in (26 × 26 cm) | 15 × 15 in (38 × 38 cm) |
| 8064 × 6048 | 48 MP iPhone | 26.9 × 20.2 in (68 × 51 cm) | 40 × 30 in (102 × 77 cm) |
| 2048 × 1536 | Resized for web | 6.8 × 5.1 in (17 × 13 cm) | 10.2 × 7.7 in (26 × 20 cm) |

The last row is the trap: a photo that's been shrunk for email or the web won't make a big print. Always print from the original HEIC, not from a copy someone sent you.

Common sizes for reference: a 6 × 4 in (15 × 10 cm) print needs only 1800 × 1200 pixels at 300 dpi, so any phone photo is more than enough. An 8 × 10 in print needs 2400 × 3000.

## Aspect ratio surprises

iPhone photos are 4:3. A standard 6 × 4 print is 3:2, so the lab will crop a strip off the long sides, or add white borders, depending on its settings. If composition matters, crop it yourself first with [Crop HEIC](https://ihateheic.com/crop-heic) using the 3:2 preset, then convert here.

## Printing a photo book or contact sheet at home?

[HEIC to PDF](https://ihateheic.com/heic-to-pdf) lays out 1, 2, 4 or 6 photos per page on A4, Letter or Legal, ready for a home printer. For the full walkthrough, from choosing a service to checking colours, see [how to print HEIC photos](https://ihateheic.com/how-to-print-heic-photos).

## Big files, no upload wait

Full-resolution, quality-95 JPGs are hefty, often several megabytes each. Converting them in your browser means you only upload once, to the printer, instead of up to a converter and back down again first.

## FAQ

### Can I print HEIC photos directly?

Some print services and kiosks accept HEIC, but many still only take JPG. Converting first avoids a wasted trip or a rejected order.

### What resolution do I need to print a photo?

300 dpi is the usual target for sharp prints viewed up close. A 12 MP iPhone photo (4032 x 3024) gives about 13.4 x 10 inches at 300 dpi, and larger prints still look good at lower dpi because you view them from further away.

### Why convert to sRGB for printing?

Most consumer print labs and kiosks expect sRGB and may ignore other colour profiles. iPhone photos are Display P3, so converting to sRGB first gives predictable colours instead of a dull or oversaturated print.

### Should I use JPG or PNG for printing?

JPG at quality 95 is what almost every lab wants and looks identical to the original in print. Use PNG only if the printer specifically asks for a lossless file.

### Does converting reduce the resolution?

No. This page keeps the full pixel dimensions. The exception is very large 48 MP photos converted on iPhone or iPad, which Safari may scale to about 16 MP; convert those on a computer for maximum size.

### Why keep the metadata for printing?

Some print services use the date taken for ordering or captions. If you're sending files to a shop you don't know, you can switch to removing location.