How to Convert HEIC to JPG: Complete Guide
Step-by-step instructions for converting iPhone HEIC photos to universally compatible JPG format.
Why Convert HEIC to JPG?
HEIC files from iPhones offer excellent quality and smaller file sizes, but compatibility issues often necessitate conversion to JPG. Whether you're sharing photos with Android users, uploading to websites, or using older software, JPG ensures universal compatibility.
Common Scenarios Requiring Conversion:
- Sharing photos via email or messaging with non-iPhone users
- Uploading to social media platforms that don't support HEIC
- Using photo editing software that can't open HEIC files
- Printing photos at services that require JPG format
- Creating photo albums or portfolios for web display
Quick Conversion Methods
Online Conversion
Fast, secure conversion using BatchMorph without installing software.
iPhone Settings
Change camera settings to shoot in JPG format by default.
Desktop Software
Use desktop applications for batch conversion of multiple files.
Step-by-Step Conversion Process
Simple 4-Step Process:
- Upload: Select your HEIC files or drag them into the upload area
- Choose Format: Select JPG as your output format
- Convert: Click the convert button and wait for processing
- Download: Download your converted JPG files
Advantages: No software installation, secure processing, automatic file deletion, supports batch conversion.
Change Default Photo Format:
- Open Settings app on your iPhone
- Scroll down and tap Camera
- Tap Formats
- Select Most Compatible instead of "High Efficiency"
Note: This changes future photos to JPG format but doesn't affect existing HEIC photos. File sizes will be larger but compatibility improves.
Preview App Method:
- Double-click the HEIC file to open in Preview
- Go to File > Export
- Select JPEG from the Format dropdown
- Adjust quality slider if needed (higher = better quality, larger file)
- Click Save to export as JPG
Batch Conversion in Preview:
- Select multiple HEIC files in Finder
- Right-click and choose Open with Preview
- Select all images in Preview sidebar (Cmd+A)
- Go to File > Export Selected Images
- Choose format and quality, then save
Quality and File Size Considerations
Quality vs File Size
Quality Recommendations
- Printing: Use 90-100% quality for best results
- Social Media: 70-85% quality is sufficient
- Web Display: 60-80% depending on image importance
- Email Sharing: 50-70% to reduce file size
- Archival: 85-95% to preserve detail
Batch Conversion Tips
Multiple Files
Convert dozens of HEIC files simultaneously to save time and effort.
Consistent Settings
Apply the same quality and size settings to all photos for uniformity.
Organization
Keep original HEIC files as backup and organize converted JPGs properly.
Troubleshooting Common Issues
Possible Causes & Solutions:
- Corrupted file: Try converting a different HEIC file to test
- Incomplete download: Re-download or re-transfer the file
- Software limitation: Use a different conversion method
- File extension issue: Ensure the file actually has .heic extension
Quality Improvement Tips:
- Increase JPG quality: Use 85% or higher quality setting
- Check original: Ensure HEIC source image is high quality
- Avoid multiple conversions: Don't convert already-converted files
- Use professional tools: Some free converters reduce quality
🎯 Best Practices Summary
- Keep originals: Always preserve HEIC files as backup since they contain more data
- Choose quality wisely: Higher quality for important photos, lower for quick sharing
- Batch process: Convert multiple files at once for efficiency
- Test first: Convert one file to check quality before batch processing
- Organize files: Use clear naming conventions for converted files