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How do I convert HEIC files to JPEGs in Windows?
It is the first time I came across .HEIC pictures. I don't know why the photos from my iPhone 16 Pro Max are saved as .heic. When I imported the photos to my Windows 10 PC as backup, the heic images ...
Ugh, HEIC files, the bane of every Windows user's existence. 😅 I spent way too long trying to get Windows Photos to open them, then gave up.
What finally worked for me: TunessBro HEIC Converter. Super simple: drag, drop, convert to JPEG, done. You can even batch convert whole folders, which saved me when I had like 500 HEIC images from a trip.
Stop your iPhone from taking .heic in the first place. On your iPhone go to Settings/Camera/Formats. Choose "Most Compatible" instead of "High Efficiency".
It says below the option: "To reduce file size, capture photos and videos in the High Efficiency HEIF/HEVC format. Most Compatible will always use JPEG/H.264. Cinematic video, 4K at 60fps, 1080p at 240fps, and HDR video require High Efficiency."