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BirBurfer
Aug 11, 2025Iron Contributor
Please suggest a safe heic to jpg converter for mac and keep exif data?
HEIC images are not supported by Windows 11 and Windows 10 so I switched to my MacBook Pro 2015. Unfortunately, this mac is too old and the macOS does not support HEIC photos as well. After that, I ...
wossinesser
Aug 11, 2025Iron Contributor
Please don't use online software as a HEIC to JPG converter on Mac.
- Uploading your images to online servers can expose sensitive or private photos to third parties.There's a risk of data breaches or misuse of your images.
- Many online converters have size restrictions, which can be problematic for large images or batches. Upload/download times increase with larger files, making the process slower.
- Requires a stable and fast internet connection.If your internet is slow or unreliable, the conversion process becomes frustrating or impossible.
- Some online tools may not preserve image quality effectively. They might introduce compression artifacts or alter colors.
- Online HEIC to JPG converter on Mac often offer minimal options for adjusting output quality, resolution, or other settings. You have less control over the conversion process compared to software you run locally.
- Free online converters may include ads or have limited features. Some require payment for batch processing or higher quality outputs.