Convert HEIC to JPG on Mac Free Online
Overview
On macOS Ventura and later, Preview can export HEIC to JPG natively (File > Export). For older macOS versions, Preview can open HEIC but the export quality options are limited. The online converter gives you quality control and batch processing regardless of macOS version.
How to Use This Tool
Open the converter in Safari or Chrome on Mac. Drag your HEIC files onto the upload area. Set quality if needed and download. For bulk conversion, drag multiple files at once and download the ZIP.
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PDF Tool →Frequently Asked Questions
Can macOS Preview convert HEIC to JPG?
Yes on macOS 12 Monterey and later. Open the HEIC in Preview, go to File > Export, and select JPEG from the format dropdown. For older macOS or batch jobs, use this converter.
How do I convert HEIC to JPG via Mac Terminal?
Use sips: sips -s format jpeg photo.heic --out photo.jpg. For batch conversion: for f in *.heic; do sips -s format jpeg "$f" --out "${f%.heic}.jpg"; done. This requires macOS 10.13 or later.
Does converting HEIC to JPG preserve EXIF metadata on Mac?
This online converter preserves standard EXIF data including GPS, camera model, and date taken. Some metadata fields specific to Apple's HEIC container may not transfer.