Guide
How to convert HEIC to JPG on Mac
MarkdownThe built-in ways: Preview and Finder
Preview works well for a few photos.
- Open the HEIC photo in Preview.
- Choose File > Export.
- Set Format to JPEG and adjust the Quality slider.
- Choose a name and location, then click Save.
In Finder you can also select one or more images, right-click, choose Quick Actions, then Convert Image, and pick a format and size. That handles several photos in one step.
The Toolbox way: Convert Images
Convert Images saves photos as JPEG, PNG, HEIC, TIFF or WebP. Drop in a whole folder, pick the format and quality, and the copies are written to a new folder. Conversion happens on your Mac, so nothing is uploaded.
- Open Convert Images and drop your HEIC or other photos.
- Choose the output format, such as JPEG.
- Set the quality and decide whether to keep metadata.
- Click Convert. The new files go to a dated folder in Downloads.
Which format should you pick?
| Format | Best for |
|---|---|
| JPEG | Sharing photos that need to open anywhere |
| PNG | Lossless images and images with transparency |
| TIFF | Printing and editing |
| HEIC | Small files on Apple devices |
| WebP | Small files for the web |
Tips and troubleshooting
- Converted photos keep their date and location only if Keep metadata is on. Turn it off to drop that information.
- Your original files are never changed.
- If you plan to share the photos publicly, turning metadata off removes the GPS location.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert HEIC to JPG on a Mac?
In Preview choose File > Export and set the format to JPEG. For many files, drop them into Convert Images, choose JPEG and click Convert.
Can I convert images to WebP on Mac?
Yes. WebP is one of the output formats in Convert Images.
Does converting keep the photo's date and location?
Only if Keep metadata is on in Convert Images. Turn it off to drop that information.
Do I lose the original HEIC files?
No. Converted copies go to a new folder and the originals stay as they were.
