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How do I convert HEIC files to JPEGs in Windows?
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.
If the photos are still on your iPhone or in iCloud, the simplest method without using a third-party converter is to export/download them again as JPEG.
On iCloud.com, select the photos, click Download, choose More Download Options, then select Most Compatible. That should download the photos as JPEG instead of HEIC.
For future photos, on the iPhone go to Settings > Camera > Formats > Most Compatible. This will make new photos save as JPEG rather than HEIC.