Converting HEIC to JPEG

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Converting HEIC to JPEG

Hi, following a complete collapse of my data (caused by a massive malfunction of time machine) I am trying to collect my broken pieces.....

All over sudden my downloaded HEIC files cannot be viewed, converted or whatsoever where in the old situation my MacBookPro (OS Sierra) offered every lowthreshold functionality to work with this file format and easily convert it. What has happened ? 😰 (I have also read that iPhoto for that purpose has been abolished by Apple....)

Does anybody know how this conversion can easily be achieved/reestablished without again downloading additional free apps ? Photos seems not to do the trick as the format is not accepted....Thanks in advance!

MacBook Pro 15", macOS 10.12

Posted on Oct 24, 2019 1:42 AM

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chris_g1

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Oct 30, 2019 9:26 AM in response to wamkie

Hi wamkie!

I understand that you’d like to convert HEIC files, and I'm happy to help. To fully view, edit, or duplicate HEIC or HEVC content, you must update your Mac to macOS High Sierra or later as suggested here:

Using HEIF or HEVC media on Apple devices

Cheers!

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wamkie Author

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Oct 30, 2019 1:44 PM in response to chris_g1

hi Chris,

it seems that I suffered a complete mental software failure myself these past few days. Off course I should have upgrade to High Sierra or even Mojave right from the start as this issue has already been solved ! Stupid me to have reinstalled Sierra after a fatal issue on my harddrive. In the mean time most of the issues have been solved including this one. But nevertheless thank you for your prompt response!

Cheers, Wim

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Old Toad

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Oct 30, 2019 10:07 AM in response to wamkie

There's an app at the App Store that will do the job for you: HEIC Converter.

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léonie

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Oct 30, 2019 9:32 AM in response to wamkie

If you cannot update to macOS 10.13 High Sierra or later you can convert your photos using the online converter: https://heictojpg.com

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wamkie Author

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Oct 30, 2019 1:45 PM in response to léonie

Hi Léonie, the remedy was much simpler by upgrading to Mojave. nevertheless thank you for your suggestion!

Cheers,

Wim

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wamkie Author

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Oct 30, 2019 1:46 PM in response to Old Toad

Hi, I was silly as it proved to be much simpler.... I upgraded to a more up to date OS and the issue was solved. Nevertheless thank you for your suggestion!

Cheers,

Wim

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