what does the HEIC extension mean? I want JPG
I want to download photos but cannot because of the HEIC extension on the file. How can I change it to JPG?
iPhone 11, iOS 13
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sterling r
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Hello, NDIC .
I understand that you would like a little more information about HEIC (High Efficiency Image File Format) images and how to convert them to JPEGs. I’m glad to help!
Apple has a great support article that addresses your question. I’m linking it here: Using HEIF or HEVC media on Apple devices
It is a huge article. So, I wanted to quote a couple of key callouts.
"Sharing this media
iCloud Photos preserves media in its original format, resolution, and frame rate. If your device can't fully view, edit, or duplicate HEIF or HEVC media in iCloud Photos, or displays it at a lower resolution, upgrade to iOS 11 or later or macOS High Sierra or later.
When you share media using other methods, such as AirDrop, Messages, or email, it might be shared in a more compatible format, such as JPEG or H.264, depending on whether the receiving device supports the newer media format.
Converting this media
You can convert HEIF and HEVC media by exporting to a different format from an Apple or third-party app. For example:
- If you open an HEIF image in Photos or Preview on your Mac, you can choose File > Export, then choose a format such as JPEG or PNG before saving.
- If you open an HEVC video in QuickTime Player on your Mac, you can choose File > Export As, then save to H.264 by making sure the HEVC checkbox isn’t selected."
I hope this helps.
Regards.