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Azraelen
Brass Contributor
May 11, 2026

How do I convert iphone HEIC photos to JPEG on Windows 11?

I am not aware all of iPhone photos on saved as HEIC. I visited the DCIM folder after connecting iPhone to my Windows 11 laptop. The problem is that I can't edit and open the iPhone heic photos. In t...
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AlejandroSmith
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May 11, 2026

Python Script with Pillow + pyheif is a flexible, customizable script-based tool that enables you to convert heic to jpg on Windows PC in bulk while preserving metadata, ideal for users comfortable with scripting who need full control over conversion workflows for large or repetitive tasks.

How to use:

  • Install Python on your Windows PC.
  • Open the command prompt and run:

pip install pillow pyheif

  • Write or use a ready-made script to load your HEIC files.
  • Configure the script to convert and save them as JPEGs with metadata preserved.
  • Run the script to process all selected files automatically.

Open-source; capable of automating batch processing of thousands of files; supports custom workflows and preserves EXIF date and location metadata without uploading files; however, it requires basic knowledge of Python scripting, takes longer to set up initially than graphical tools, and requires manual handling of errors and exceptions.

This script-based method gives you complete control to convert heic to jpg on Windows PC efficiently, making it ideal for users who want a repeatable, customizable workflow.