HEIC is an image storage format developed by Apple, commonly found in photos taken with iPhones, iPads, and some Android phones. In terms of compatibility, the HEIC format is not as good as the JPG format, so you often need to convert the image format. This article will teach you how to batch convert photos in HEIC format to JPG format. These 5 methods are simple and easy to use, helping you convert with one click. Give them a try now!
When should HEIC images be converted to JPG format?
1. JPG is a more universal and better-compatible image format. Many older systems lack HEIC decoding components, so they cannot open HEIC format images. JPG, however, can be opened normally on any device or system.
2. Many platforms do not support uploading HEIC format photos, such as company OA systems, e-commerce backends, or certain social media platforms. HEIC photos must be converted to JPG format for successful uploading.
3. If you need to insert images into Office documents, the HEIC format can cause compatibility issues in older Office versions, failing to be recognized. It needs to be converted to JPG for normal insertion and display.
4. Some older mobile phones do not support the HEIC format, requiring JPG images to be sent for normal viewing.
Effect preview of batch converting HEIC format to JPG
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After processing:
Method 1: Use HeSoft Doc Batch Tool
Recommendation rating: ★★★★★
Advantages:
- Supports batch conversion, capable of converting tens of thousands of HEIC photos to JPG format at once, completely eliminating manual operation.
- Supports batch conversion of various image formats such as PNG, WebP, BMP, PSD, RAW, etc., to JPG.
- Fast conversion speed, simultaneous conversion of thousands of images without significant lag, files stay on your computer ensuring privacy security.
Disadvantages:
- Requires installation on the computer.
Operation steps:
1. Open HeSoft Doc Batch Tool , select Image Tools → Image Convert to JPG.
2. Click Add Files or Import Files from Folder to add all HEIC photos, or simply drag and drop them.
3. After processing is complete, directly click View Save Location. All HEIC format images will have been successfully converted to JPG format.
Method 2: Use Paint to save as JPG
Recommendation rating: ★★★☆☆
Advantages:
- No need to install other tools; the system's built-in Paint tool can convert directly, making operation more convenient.
- Simple and stable operation, suitable for computer novices, requiring just one or two steps to quickly complete the conversion.
- The converted JPG has good compatibility and can be used in various software, platforms, and devices.
Disadvantages:
- Does not support batch conversion; images must be opened and saved as JPG format manually one by one.
Operation steps:
Select the HEIC image to convert, right-click → Open with → Paint, click File → Save As, and choose the JPEG format.
Method 3: Use online image format conversion tools
Recommendation rating: ★★★★☆
Advantages:
- No download or installation needed; just open a browser, search for an online tool, and convert directly, offering many choices.
- Supports batch conversion, allowing you to upload a large number of HEIC photos at once and convert them to JPG format.
- Multiple conversion options, can convert HEIC photos to various formats like JPG, PNG, WebP, etc.
Disadvantages:
- Requires uploading photos to third-party servers, posing a risk of privacy leakage.
- Heavily dependent on the network; when the number of images is large or file sizes are big, conversion speed can be very slow or even fail.
Operation steps (using iloveimg as an example):
Open iloveimg, choose Convert to JPG format, upload the HEIC images you need to convert, and click Convert.
Method 4: Use the built-in batch conversion on Mac
Recommendation rating: ★★★☆☆
Advantages:
- No software installation required; Mac natively supports HEIC and the function to batch export as JPG.
- Supports batch conversion; dozens or hundreds of photos can be exported as JPG format all at once.
- Fast conversion speed and good stability.
Disadvantages:
- Only usable on Mac systems; may slow down or freeze when the number of images is very large.
Operation steps:
Select all HEIC photos, right-click → Open with → Preview, select all within Preview, choose File → Export Selected Images, select JPEG format to export.
Method 5: Use PowerShell commands for one-click batch conversion
Recommendation rating: ★★☆☆☆
Advantages:
- Can convert a large number of HEIC images at once, suitable for batch conversion and automated tasks.
- High flexibility, can be combined with other operations such as renaming files, file classification, etc.
Disadvantages:
- HEVC+HEIF plugins must be installed on the computer, otherwise PowerShell cannot read HEIC files.
- Compared to other direct conversion tools, it is harder to use and unsuitable for novice users.
Operation steps:
1. First, place all HEIC images to be converted into the same folder. Then open Notepad, enter the command, and save the file in .ps1 format, for example, convert.ps1.
2. Place this script file into the target folder, right-click → Run with PowerShell, and the conversion will be successful.
Note: Using PowerShell scripts to convert HEIC image format requires the HEVC+HEIF plugins to be installed on the computer.
