• You can view HEIF images using the HEIF Image Extensions in Windows.
  • iOS offers Automatic Transfer Mode that can convert HEIC images to JPG while transferring photos to a Windows PC.
  • iCloud on Windows can automatically convert HEIC images.

Method 1: iOS ‘Automatic’ Transfer Mode

iOS built-in solution allows you to instantly convert HEIC to JPG as soon as you connect it to a Mac or PC, making it a handy tool for conversion.

Step 1: Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad

Step 2: Scroll and select Automatic under the Transfer to Mac or PC section.

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Step 3: Connect the iOS device to the PC, and any file you copy directly via the DCIM folder or when importing HEIC images using the Photos app is automatically converted to the JPG format.

Method 2: iMazing HEIC Converter

Step 1: Download and install the iMazing HEIC Converter , then run it.

Step 2: The minimalistic user interface provides two ways to add files: Drag and drop or via the File menu. Once you’ve selected the files that require conversion, choose the output format—JPEG or PNG.

Step 3: Finally, specify the image quality using the Quality slider you want and click Convert . Give the app time to complete the conversion phases; you should have your JPGs shortly.

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Method 3: CopyTrans HEIC for Windows

Step 1: After installing CopyTrans HEIC for Windows , right-click a HEIC file , and you should see a Convert to JPEG via CopyTrans option within the context menu.

Step 2: Click it to create a fresh JPG copy of the image in the exact location.

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Method 4: HEIC Converter Free

Step 1: Download and install HEIC Converter Free . Open the application and select HEICs by file or folder.

Step 2: Once you do that, specify the output format, determine the level of quality that you require, set the output location, and press Convert .

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Method 5: Online Conversion – HEICtoJPG.com

Step 1: Visit HEICtoJPG , and then drag and drop your files — up to 50 at a time — to the home screen

Step 2: The conversion starts as soon as you drop the file. You can also download converted images all at once or individually.

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Method 6: Download as Most Compatible via iCloud

Step 1: After signing into iCloud.com, open your Photos library and select the images to download.

Step 2: Click and hold the Download icon , click the radio button next to Most Compatible on the Fly Out menu, and click Download .

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Step 3: Alternatively, download your images automatically as converted JPGs using the iCloud app on your PC. Uncheck Keep high efficiency original If available in Photos.

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