How to Convert HEIC to JPG on Mac — 4 Easy Ways

How to Convert HEIC to JPG on Mac

While macOS natively supports HEIC files, you may need to convert them to JPG for sharing with Windows users, uploading to websites, or compatibility with certain applications. Here are four easy methods.

Method 1: Use OpenMyHEIC.com (Quickest)

The fastest method that works on any Mac with a web browser.

Steps:

• Open Safari (or any browser) and go to OpenMyHEIC.com
• Drag and drop your HEIC file onto the converter
• Adjust quality if needed (92% default is great)
• Click "Convert" — conversion takes seconds
• Click "Download" to save the JPG

Advantages: No software needed, files stay private on your Mac, works instantly.

Method 2: Use Preview (Built-in)

Preview is macOS's built-in image viewer and can export HEIC to JPG.

Steps:

• Right-click the HEIC file → Open With → Preview
• Click File in the menu bar
• Select Export...
• In the Format dropdown, choose JPEG
• Adjust the Quality slider
• Click Save

For Multiple Files:

• Select all HEIC files in Finder
• Right-click → Open With → Preview
• In Preview, press Cmd+A to select all images in the sidebar
• Click File → Export Selected Images...
• Choose format and destination

Method 3: Use Automator (Batch Processing)

Automator lets you create a reusable workflow for batch conversion.

Steps:

• Open Automator (search in Spotlight)
• Choose Quick Action as the document type
• Set "Workflow receives current" to image files in Finder
• Drag "Change Type of Images" action from the library
• Select JPEG as the output type
• Save the workflow with a name like "Convert to JPG"
• Now you can right-click any HEIC file → Quick Actions → Convert to JPG

Method 4: Use Terminal (Advanced)

For power users, the Terminal offers quick conversion using the built-in sips command.

Convert a Single File:

sips -s format jpeg input.heic --out output.jpg

Convert All HEIC Files in a Folder:

for file in *.heic; do sips -s format jpeg "$file" --out "${file%.heic}.jpg"; done

Comparison of Methods

Tips for Mac Users

• AirDrop Settings: When receiving photos via AirDrop, you can set your iPhone to send as "Most Compatible" (JPEG) instead of HEIC
• iCloud Photos: If using iCloud, photos may download as HEIC. Use any method above to convert them
• Quality Preservation: For maximum quality, use PNG format instead of JPG. Our converter also supports HEIC to PNG conversion.

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