HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is the default photo format on iPhones and iPads since iOS 11 (2017). It uses HEVC compression to produce files roughly 50% smaller than JPEG at equivalent quality. The file extensions are .heic and .heif.

Can Windows open HEIC files?

Windows 10 and 11 can open HEIC files if you install the free 'HEIF Image Extensions' from the Microsoft Store. However, many applications (older Photoshop versions, web browsers, email clients) still cannot open HEIC files, which is why conversion to JPEG is often necessary.

Does converting HEIC to JPEG lose quality?

There is a small quality loss because you are re-encoding from one lossy format to another. However, at JPEG quality 92% or higher, the difference is virtually invisible to the human eye. The files will be larger than the HEIC originals (roughly 2x) because JPEG compression is less efficient.

How do I batch convert hundreds of HEIC photos to JPEG?

Use Contenta Converter: drag your folder of HEIC photos into the app, select JPEG as output format, set quality to 92%, and click Convert. All photos are processed in parallel. EXIF metadata (date, location, camera settings) is preserved automatically.

How do I stop my iPhone from taking HEIC photos?

Go to Settings > Camera > Formats and select 'Most Compatible' instead of 'High Efficiency'. This switches to JPEG capture. Note that photos will be roughly twice the size and you lose features like Live Photos depth data.

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