How to Batch Convert HEIC to JPG

Frequently asked questions

What's the fastest way to batch convert HEIC to JPG on Windows?

For small batches (under 25 photos), FormatDrop in Chrome or Edge handles everything in the browser — drag, drop, download ZIP. For larger batches, iCloud for Windows with the automatic HEIC-to-JPG conversion setting is the smoothest solution: every photo that syncs from your iPhone arrives as JPG automatically. For one-off large batches without iCloud, XnConvert (free desktop app) processes thousands of files quickly.

Can I batch convert HEIC to JPG on Mac from Terminal?

Yes — using sips (macOS's built-in image processing tool): open Terminal, navigate to the folder containing your HEIC files with `cd ~/Pictures/HEIC_Folder`, then run `mkdir converted && sips -s format jpeg *.heic --out converted`. This converts every HEIC file in the current directory to JPG and saves them to a 'converted' subfolder. You can also automate this with Automator.

Will batch conversion reduce the quality of my photos?

HEIC to JPG conversion involves a small quality reduction since you're re-encoding from one lossy format to another. At high quality settings (90%+), the difference is invisible. FormatDrop defaults to high quality. For a large photo library, the quality loss is acceptable and the resulting JPGs are indistinguishable from the originals in normal use. If you need pixel-perfect preservation, convert to PNG (lossless) instead of JPG.

How do I select all HEIC files in a folder on Windows?

Open File Explorer, navigate to your HEIC folder, click on one HEIC file, then press Ctrl+A to select all files. Alternatively, right-click → Sort by → Type to group HEIC files together, then click the first HEIC file and Shift-click the last one to select only HEIC files. Then drag the selected files onto the FormatDrop converter.