How to Convert HEIC to JPG on Mac: Guide – Guide
Apple’s HEIC image format, which debuted with iOS 11, is preferred over JPG due to its smaller file size. It has since been adopted by Macs as well, but can cause compatibility issues with some applications. Here’s how to quickly convert HEIC files to JPG for those times when it matters.
Converting HEIC images to JPG on a Mac can be made easier with Automator. With a few simple steps, users can quickly and easily convert their images to the more common format.
Photo app – Drag and drop or export
The Photos app offers a simple solution for converting HEIC images to JPG: drag and drop the photos onto the desktop or a Finder folder and they’ll be converted automatically.
Rather than dragging and dropping files, users can opt for a more complex method of exporting images to gain greater control over the file conversion process.
Choose the HEIC images, open the File menu, then select Export Photos from the Export option.
To save an image as a JPEG, users must select the format in the dialog box, choose their desired quality, and click Export after making any other necessary adjustments.
The Photos app will convert and export your images after you select an exit location.
View application – convert and export
The Preview app’s Export function can be used to save HEIC images outside of Photos, eliminating the need to convert them to JPG.
Open the image in Preview, then select File > Export to export it as a JPG.
Click the “Save” button after setting the output format to JPEG, adjusting the quality level and selecting an output folder to convert your image.
Users can quickly convert multiple photos at once using Preview: select the files while holding Command, right-click on any selected photo and click Open to open them in a single window.
Solution: To view multiple photos in a single window, users must configure their viewing application. Open the View menu, click Preferences, click Images and select “Open filegroups in the same window.” Then close all windows and reopen the images.
Press Command + A to select all photos in the preview window, then open the File menu and click Export selected images to continue.
In the Finder window, select a destination for your file and click the Options button in the lower left corner to access export options.
Choose JPEG from the Format menu, adjust the quality level with the slider and click Choose to convert.
iMazing – third party converter
Users looking for an easy way to convert images outside of the Photos app can turn to iMazing HEIC Converter, a free, lightweight file conversion utility. With no ads or bloatware, it’s a simple and straightforward solution.
Users can quickly and easily convert HEIC files to JPEG or PNG formats with the iMazing HEIC Converter applet. After downloading and installing, simply drag the desired files into the window to begin conversion.
Users can customize their converted image files by selecting the output format (JPEG), adjusting the file size, and deciding whether to keep or remove EXIF data.
Once you click Convert, you’ll need to select a destination to save the converted images.
If you need to regularly convert HEIC files, the iMazing HEIC Converter is a must-have. It will save time by eliminating the need to export images using Preview each time.
Final note
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