What to Know
- iPhones set to capture high-efficiency photos will be saved as HEIC images.
- You can convert HEIC to JPG directly on your iPhone by copying and pasting your photo from the Photos app into the Files app or by emailing it to yourself.
- Third-party apps and websites can also help you convert HEIC to JPG.
The good news is that you don't need a HEIC to JPG converter if you're looking to convert one or several images. I will teach you how to make sure every photo you take in the future is a JPG and how to convert HEIC to JPG directly on your iPhone, no third-party apps necessary.
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How to Convert from HEIC to JPG on iPhone
The quickest way to convert from HEIC/HEIF to JPG is to either copy and paste the photo from the Photos app to the Files app or email it to yourself. Here’s how to change HEIC to JPG by copying and pasting:
- Open the photo in the Photos app and tap the share icon.
![Open the photo in the Photos app and tap the share icon.]()
- Select Copy Photo.
![Select Copy Photo.]()
- Open the Files app and navigate to a folder or create a new one you wish to save the photo in.
![Open the Files app and navigate to a folder or create a new one you wish to save the photo in.]()
- Tap an empty space until you see a menu pop up.
![Tap an empty space until you see a menu pop up.]()
- Select Paste.
![Select Paste.]()
Your photo will be pasted as a JPG, and you can share it in the new format from your Files app. If you prefer the email method, just add the photo as an attachment to your email, and the recipient will receive it as a JPG. If you want to convert photo formats in bulk, you may need to use an app or website such as Convertio, which can convert up to 10 files a day for free or an unlimited amount if you pay $9.99/month. For more iPhone tips, don’t forget to sign up for our free Tip of the Day!
How to Take JPG Photos on iPhone
If you never want to worry about converting your photos again, you can change the settings in your Camera app. While this will make your photos take up more storage, it is super beneficial if you often need to use JPGs rather than HEIC photos.
- Open Settings.
![Open Settings.]()
- Tap Camera.
![Tap Camera.]()
- Select Formats.
![Select Formats.]()
- Under Camera Capture select Most Compatible.
![Under Camera Capture select Most Compatible.]()
Now, every photo you take will automatically be a JPG.
Now you know how to convert HEIC to JPG in several different ways, plus you know how to stop taking those pesky HEIC format photos in the future. Next, learn how to convert PNG to JPEG on iPhone.
FAQ
- What is HEIC file? HEIC is an acronym that stands for High Efficiency Image Container and it is a type of HEIF file that is specific to photos. The video version of HEIF is HEVC.
- How to save photos as PDFs on iPhone? You can save a photo as a PDF by tapping the share icon once you select a photo (or photos), then select Print, tap the share icon again, and then tap Save to Files.
- How to convert HEIC to JPG on Mac? Personally, I use the free version of Canva or paid version of Convertio to convert photo formats on my Mac. However, you can also email the photo to yourself just like on iPhone, or convert the photo on your iPhone then AirDrop the JPG to your Mac.
