How to change HEIC to JPG on iPhone (new and old photos)
One camera setting makes future photos JPG. For older photos, a quick copy into Files converts them.
The fix
Take JPG photos from now on
- 1
Open Settings › Camera.
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Tap Formats.
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Choose Most Compatible.
The fix
Convert existing photos
- 1
Select the photos in Photos and tap Share.
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Tap Copy Photos.
- 3
Open Files, go to a folder, touch and hold an empty spot and tap Paste.
Frequently asked questions
Is JPG worse than HEIC?
Quality looks the same, but JPG files are about twice as large, so they use more storage.
Why do photos arrive as HEIC on my PC?
Set Settings › Apps › Photos › Transfer to Mac or PC to Automatic. The iPhone then converts them to JPG while copying.
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