How to send a photo as jpeg format

Greetings suzybeat,

Thanks for visiting the Apple Support Communities! I understand you're curious how to send photos from your iPhone to your Mac as a JPEG file.

If you prefer for the photos you take with your iPhone to be in JPEG format, then ensure you have Most Compatible set in the Camera settings. The following article will show how to configure this setting: Using HEIF or HEVC media on Apple devices - Apple Support

"Though capturing in HEIF and HEVC format is recommended, you can set these devices to capture media using the older formats, which are more broadly compatible with other devices and operating systems:

1. Go to Settings > Camera.
2. Tap Formats.
3. Tap Most Compatible. This setting is available only on devices that can capture media in HEIF or HEVC format, and only when using iOS 11 or later.
4. All new photos and videos will now use JPEG or H.264 format. To return to using the space-saving HEIF and HEVC formats, choose High Efficiency."

To convert this media to JPEG, check out the following section:

"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."

Kind regards.