Free heic to jpg converter software download for Windows 11 user?

The Windows Photos app (preinstalled on Windows 10 & 11) can easily convert HEIC to JPG if you have the HEIF Image Extension installed. Here’s a step-by-step guide:

Step 1: Open Microsoft Store Search for "HEIF Image Extension" and click "Install".

Step 2: Some HEIC files require this for proper decoding. Search for "HEVC Video Extension" in the Microsoft Store.

Step 3: Open the HEIC file in the Photos app (double-click or right-click → Open with → Photos).

Step 4: Click the three-dot menu (⋯) in the top-right corner.

Step 5: Select "Save as" or "Save a copy".

Step 6: In the "Save as type" dropdown, choose JPEG (*.jpg). This will convert heic to jpg on Windows 11/10.

Step 7: Pick a destination folder and click Save.

Advantages of HEIF over JPEG
While converting to JPEG is sometimes necessary for compatibility, remember that HEIF offers:

1. Better image quality at smaller sizes
2. Support for advanced features like image sequences
3. Future-proof format adopted by Apple and increasingly by Android devices

The HEIF Image Extension brings this modern format support to Windows, bridging compatibility gaps between platforms.