How to Convert HEIC to JPG with Ease

After transferring photos from iPhone to computer, you find that all of them are in HEIC format. However, you just want the JPG photos for further use. Why now the photos are in HEIC format and how to convert them to JPG? You will find the answer in this guide.

What is HEIC File in iOS 11

HEIC is a new image container that used by default on new photos in iOS 11. Now when you take a photo with iPhone 7 or later models, you can get a high quality picture just as before but only at half the file size, which can help you save storage. Since it is a new container format, you may meet incompatibilities, keep reading to get some suggestions to convert HEIC to most compatible format.

How to Convert HEIC to JPG

Tip 1. Turn off the High Efficiency

You can simply disable this new feature on iPhone. Go to Settings > Camera > Formats > Choose Most Compatible under CAMERA CAPTURE. In this way, the photos will be captured as JPEG, the default format since the first iPhone.

Tip 2. Turn on Automatic Transfer

It will convert HEIC to JPG automatically when you transferring photos from iPhone to PC or Mac computer. So you do not have to use a HEIC to JPG converter. Go to Settings > Camera > Formats > Choose Automatic under TRANSFER TO MAC OR PC.

Tip 3. Use OneDrive

The OneDrive will convert HEIC to JGP automatically before uploading the pictures to service. So you can easily view them on OneDrive.com on Windows 10 computer or on OneDrive mobile apps.

Tip 4. Email the HEIC Files

You can email to yourself with the HEIC pictures, and it will convert HEIC to JPEG format automatically.

The Bottom Line

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