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Everything about HEIC files — what they are, how to open them, and how to convert them.

• Guide · 8 min readUsing iPhone Photos in a Video or SlideshowMost video editors handle HEIC badly or not at all. Here is what to convert your photos to, at what size, and how to keep the import order intact.Read guide →
• Explainer · 8 min readWhy iPhone Screenshots Are PNG but Photos Are HEICYour camera saves HEIC and your screenshots save PNG, and the reason is not arbitrary. Here is the rule behind it, and what to convert each one to.Read guide →
• Guide · 8 min readPreparing iPhone Photos for AI Image and Video ToolsAlmost no AI tool accepts HEIC. Here is what to convert to, what size limits to expect, and what to strip out of the file before you upload it to anyone.Read guide →
• Guide · 8 min readWhy the Photo You Sent Won't Open on Their DeviceYour iPhone photo opens fine for you and not for them. Here is what each sending method does to the file, and the three ways to stop it happening.Read guide →
• Comparison · 9 min readHEIC vs JPG: Which Should You Use?HEIC files are about half the size of JPGs at similar quality, but JPG opens everywhere. Here is how the two formats actually compare, and which to pick.Read guide →
• Guide · 12 min readHow to Convert HEIC to JPG (Windows, Mac & iPhone)Convert HEIC to JPG in your browser, or use the built-in tools on Windows, Mac and iPhone. Free methods for every device, with no software to install.Read guide →
• Guide · 8 min readHow to Convert JPG to HEIC (And Whether You Should)No browser can write HEIC files. Here is why, the methods that actually work on iPhone, Mac and Windows, and an honest look at whether you need HEIC at all.Read guide →
• Guide · 8 min readHow to Open HEIC Files on a MacmacOS opens HEIC files natively, no software needed. Here is how to view, convert and fix them, including what to do when a Mac refuses to open one.Read guide →
• Guide · 9 min readHow to Turn Off HEIC on iPhone (Save Photos as JPG)Change one setting and your iPhone saves every new photo as a JPEG. Here is where it lives, what it does to quality, and what happens to the photos you already have.Read guide →
• Guide · 9 min readHow to Open HEIC Files on Windows 10 & 11HEIC files won't open on Windows by default. Here are the best free ways to view HEIC on Windows 10 and 11, plus how to convert HEIC to JPG without uploading.Read guide →
• Guide · 10 min readWhat Is a HEIC File? A Complete GuideA HEIC file is Apple's high-efficiency photo format. Learn what HEIC is, how it differs from HEIF and HEVC, why iPhones use it, and how to open or convert it.Read guide →