What is HeicToJpeg?
HeicToJpeg is a free, open-source image conversion utility developed by journalist and programmer David Schwen. It provides a convenient way to convert HEIC images to the more compatible JPEG format on Windows PCs.
The key features of HeicToJpeg include:
- Simple graphical interface for easy batch converting of .heic images to .jpg
- Preserves EXIF, IPTC, and XMP metadata during conversion
- Small size - under 1MB download
- Actively developed and updated
- Free and open-source (MIT license)
HeicToJpeg serves an important role in providing broad compatibility for HEIC images from iPhones and other Apple devices. While HEIC offers advanced compression capabilities, it has limited support across many apps and websites. HeicToJpeg enables easy bulk conversion to JPEG so the images can be viewed and edited universally.
For Windows users needing to work with HEIC images in their existing workflow, HeicToJpeg provides a lightweight yet robust solution. With batch conversion and metadata preservation, it makes switching these images to JPEG simple and efficient.