How to Convert Heic to Jpg on iPhone

heic (High Efficiency Image Coding) is a new image format developed by Apple Inc. in order to replace the traditional JPEG image format.  It is currently used in Android devices with photos captured by iOS 12 devices.  But may also be opened in programs like Google Photos.

Below i have listed out how to convert Heic to jpg for iphones. Converting HEIC photos to JPG on an iPhone is the first step in the process. The iOS Files app has a straightforward interface that makes it a snap to convert HEIC, a new format for storing images first introduced with the iPhone X, without having to install third-party software.

How to convert HEIC photos to JPG on using Files app

The Files app lets you quickly convert photos from HEIC to JPG. All you have to do is copy the images from the Photos app and paste them into the Files app. Later if you like, you may again save them from the Files app to the Photos app. And this time, the image format will be JPEG.

1. Open the Photos app and select one or multiple HEIC images.
   These will be the ones you have clicked using the iPhone camera.
2. Tap the Share icon and choose Copy Photo.
3. Open the Files app and choose iCloud Drive, On My iPhone, etc.
   iCloud Drive and other third-party locations will count against your storage and require the internet to upload and store the images. Thus, it is best to choose ‘On My iPhone.’
4. Optional: Tap the more icon (three dots inside a circle) and make a New Folder.
5. Long-press and tap Paste. The image will be converted to JPEG.
   
   
6. Open this converted image in the Files app and tap the Share icon. You may now tap Save Image to save JPG to the Photos app or share the JPG image via other apps and services.
   
   

Automatically convert HEIC to JPEG when you transfer the photos to Mac or PC

If you are looking to transfer photos from iPhone to Mac or Windows PC, you can have the phone transfer them automatically in a compatible format. For this:

1. Open iPhone Settings and tap Photos.
2. Under TRANSFER TO MAC OR PC, choose Automatic.
   
   

Convert photos from HEIC to JPG using a third-party app

There are third-party apps on the App Store that let you change HEIC to JPG easily. One such free app is HEIC To JPEG. Here’s how to use it.

1. Download HEIC to JPEG from the App Store and launch it.
2. Tap select Images and choose one or more pictures.
3. Tap Share as JEPG at the top-right.
4. Now, tap Save Image.
   If you wish to share it using another app or service, choose one from the Share Sheet.
   
   

This is how you can convert HEIC to JPG on your iPhone. However, if you are unsure which format your iPhone photos have, keep reading.

How to check if the image is in HEIC or JPEG on iPhone

1. Download the free Exif Wizard app from the App Store.
2. Launch it, open an album, and select an image.
3. Scroll to the bottom, and you will see the extension .HEIC or .JPG at the end of the file name.
   
   

If you want to stop iPhone from taking photos in HEIC format or wish to switch between high-efficiency and most compatible based on your need, there is an option to switch between the two. To do so, head over to this quick guide.

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How to Convert HEIC Photos to JPG Using Files App

You can do this right from within the Files app—no third-party app required.

The simple act of copying photos from the Photos app and pasting them in a folder in the Files app converts the photos from HEIC to JPG format.

First, open the Files app on your iPhone or iPad. Here, either choose the “On My iPhone/iPad” location, or a cloud storage option. (If you choose the cloud storage location, the data will be counted against your online storage plan, and the photos won’t always be available offline.)

Here, tap and hold in the empty area, and choose the “New Folder” option from the popup.

Give the folder a name, and tap on the “Done” button.

Now, open the Photos app and navigate to the album that contains the HEIC photos. Here, tap on the “Select” button from the top toolbar.

Now, select all the photos that you want to convert.

Tap on the “Share” button from the bottom-left corner.

From the Share sheet, choose the “Copy Photos” option.

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The photos are now in your clipboard. Open the Files app and navigate to the folder we created in the above steps.

Here, simply tap and hold in the empty area and choose the “Paste” option from the popup menu.

Instantly, you’ll see your HEIC photos show up here, in the JPG format.

Many other apps tcan quickly convert HEIC images to JPEG files on the App Store. Some may contain advertisements or require a payment. Search the app store and you’ll find them.

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If you have a lot of HEIC photos stored on your Mac, you can use an Automator script to quickly convert them to JPG format.

Converting to JPG Using Mac’s Preview App

The question of how to convert HEIC photos to JPG arises when users upload their iPhone photos onto their Macs or PCsand start editing them. The problem is that even if you prefer HEIC, there aren’t many apps that support this format. So, before deciding to convert your HEIC photos or even get rid of them, look on your device for apps that are potentially compatible with HEIC. Any Apple-supported app should be able to open and preview HEIC files including iMovie, Photos, and Preview. Other apps like Adobe will only allow you to open HEIC files on a Mac. Aside from this hassle, the Preview app is the simplest and easiest way to convert HEIC to JPG, and here’s how it works. Open your HEIC file or photo in Preview, find the File option and click it, and then click Export. This should give you a drop-down menu with the available file formats, simply choose JPG or PNG, or whichever is more compatible with what you have in mind. Finally, click Save.

Converting HEIC Using Mac’s Photos App

The Preview app is not the only way of converting HEIC files, Mac’s Photos application allows you to open and convert HEIC photos as well. All you have to do is open the app and choose the photo you want to convert, click File, Export, and then Export photo. You should then find a drop-down menu called Photo Kind. Choose your desired format, for example, PNG or JPG, then click Export. The final step is choosing the location you want to save your files in and clicking export to finalize the conversion. Other software and online tools exist for that purpose; however, Apple apps are the most compatible with this file format and work perfectly for exporting and compressing HEIC files and converting them into JPG or PNG formats.

The HEIC format is used for taking photos and storing them on iPhones with any iOS later than iOS 11. The format was introduced to save space and preserve image quality without causing any data loss while compressing the files. It offers better compression and is very useful for many developers adopting the latest solutions for space efficiency. However, for average users, a lot of hassle is involved with moving photos and editing them on different devices, and that’s why they prefer to use apps that convert the HEIC format into more traditional and convenient formats.

How to Save iPhone Photos in JPEG Format Instead of HEIC

To switch from HEIC to JPEG, you must configure the camera capture format using the iPhone Settings app. Follow the steps below to make changes.

Step 1: Open the Settings app on the iPhone.

Step 2: Scroll down to Camera and tap on it.

Step 3: From the following menu, tap on the Formats option.

Step 4: You will find two options in the Camera Capture menu – High Efficiency and Most Compatible. The former captures the photos in HEIC format while the Most Compatible option saves photos in JPEG format. Tap Most Compatible.

From now on, the iPhone camera will capture the images in JPEG format. It will also change the video format as well. Instead of the newer HEVC video format which uses the H.265 compression standard, the Most Compatible will shoot videos in an older H.264 compression standard. You can change the photo/video format at any time by visiting the Settings app. Do note that doing this will lead to an increase in the image and video size.

You have switched from HEIC to JPEG. But the move won’t automatically convert your existing library of photos to JPEG format on the iPhone. For that, we are going to use Apple’s own Files app.

How to Convert HEIC Photos to JPEG on iPhone

We are going to mention two ways to convert HEIC photos to JPEG on the iPhone. The first is using Apple’s Files app and the other is a third-party app called Luma. Go through the steps below to convert HEIC to JPEG format using the Files app.

Method 1: Using Apple’s Files app

Step 1: Open the Photos app on the iPhone.

Step 2: Tap on the select at the upper right corner and select the images that you want to convert.

Step 3: Tap the Share button at the bottom and select copy photos from the following menu.

Step 4: Open the Files app and navigate to the On My Phone section.

Step 5: Create a new folder in it, add a relevant name, and open the folder.

Step 6: Long-tap in the blank space and a floating menu will show up. Tap Paste and it will paste the photos in JPEG image format.

Method 2: Using Third-Party App

As you can see, one can easily convert the HEIC image format to JPEG using the Files app. But what about PNG or PDF format? For that, we are going to use a third-party app called Luma from the App Store. Go through the steps below.

Step 1: Download and install Luma: HEIC Convert app from the App Store.

Step 2: Open Luma: HEIC Convert and it will showcase the photos organized in categories.

Step 3: The app showcases HEIC label over photos to help you distinguish from other formats. Select the photos that you want to convert.

Step 4: Tap on the Convert option at the bottom.

Step 5: From the following menu, you can convert the HEIC photos to JPEG, PNG, or PDF format.

Once the conversion is complete, you will see the photos saved in the Photos app and at this point, you can delete the original Photos as well. Luma offers a convenient way to convert dozens of images at once. It’s also faster than copying and pasting images in the Files app.

➤ Luma: HEIC Convert: Download

How to Convert HEIC Photos to JPEG on Windows

Method 1: Use Transfer to PC or Mac Option

Apple offers the ability to automatically convert HEIC image format to JPEG when you transfer the photos to PC or Mac. Follow the steps below to change the option.

Step 1: Open the Settings app on the iPhone.

Step 2: Scroll down to Photos and tap on it.

Step 3: From the following menu, you will see Transfer to Mac or PC option.

Step 4: Tap on the Automatic option.

The Automatic option automatically changes the image format from HEIC to JPEG when transferring the photos from iPhone to PC or Mac using data cable. Keep originals will keep the image format to the HEIC format.

Method 2: Use iCloud Web on PC

By default, Apple uses iCloud cloud storage to backup all the images and videos. If the iCloud backup for photos is disabled on the iPhone then you need to enable it from the Setting app.

Step 1: Open the Settings app on the iPhone.

Step 2: Tap on Profile and go to the iCloud menu.

Step 3: From the iCloud menu go to Photos and enable iCloud Photos backup.

All the captured photos and videos automatically get saved to the iCloud platform and they are readily available on other Apple devices using the same Apple ID. You can access iCloud media on PC from the web. Go through the steps below to download HEIC photos as JPEG format using the iCloud web.

Step 1: Open PC and navigate to iCloud.com on the web browser.

Step 2: Login using Apple account credentials and authenticate yourself.

Step 3: Here, you will see Apple services using the iCloud platform.

Step 4: Open the Photos tab and select the photos that you want to download on the PC.

Step 5: Now select and hold the download button at the upper right corner and tap on the Most Compatible. Hit download and the iCloud service will download the selected photos in JPEG format.

Conclusion

Converting high-quality HEIC images to the more popular JPEG format takes some work, but it works great on Macs. The files are smaller, easier to share online, and the process is free. The best part? You can still view your images in Photos later — you just have to keep Photos updated to handle the new format.