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Tomilsonw
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Mar 06, 2025

Is there an easy way to convert heic to jpg in bulk?

I recently exported nearly 500 heic photos from my iPhone, and found that many platforms (such as Windows computers, social media, and cloud drives) cannot directly preview or upload such files.  I u...
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Wokhiosk
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Mar 06, 2025

I totally understand! I recommend three zero-threshold solutions, any one of which can solve the heic to jpg conversion problem:

▼ Solution ① Desktop tool (recommended)
Tool:  HEIC to jpg Converter 
Operation: Download → drag in photos → click convert (supports 500 batches, retains complete EXIF)
Advantages: Windows/Mac compatible, automatically generates jpg+heic double folders after conversion, original image quality is lossless


▼ Solution ② Cloud automation (no installation required)
Batch export using Google Photos web version: upload heic → select all → automatically convert heic to jpg when downloading (note that you need to climb over the wall)


▼ Solution ③ Script repair (for your previous Python problem)
If you insist on using Python, add two lines to the code:

from PIL import Image
img.save("output.jpg", exif=img.info.get("exif")) # Force inheritance of EXIF

You need to use the pyheif library to read heic first, I will send you the complete script for the example

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Tomilsonw
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Mar 06, 2025

I want to use the first solution! Will the timestamp of the converted photos be retained?

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    Wokhiosk
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    Mar 06, 2025

    I want to use the first solution! Will the timestamp of the converted photos be retained?

    Yes, the EXIF ​​information is intact before and after the conversion. Special reminder: If you use the "Photos" application that comes with Windows to import, the timestamp may be reset. It is recommended to copy the file directly using the Explorer.

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