High Efficiency Image Container or HEIC file is an image format commonly used by Apple devices. It is a useful image format because it is considered more compact in size and of better quality than JPG files. But while it’s useful, it may not be compatible with other devices, especially non-Apple ones, and its use isn’t as common as other image formats like JPG.
If you have a Windows 11 PC and need to use it to convert your HEIC files to JPG, we can show you how. You can convert HEIC to JPG using native Windows 11 apps or through a third-party conversion web app. Here’s how to do both.
Use the native app for Windows 11: Microsoft Paint
You can use native Windows 11 apps to convert your HEIC files to JPG. In fact, you can do it with the Photos app or the Microsoft Paint app.
In the steps below, we’ll show you how to convert your HEIC files to JPG using Paint.
Note: To use the Paint or Photos app to convert your HEIC files, you may need to download two file extension apps through the Microsoft Store. These apps are called HEIF Image Extensions and HEVC Video Extensions. Both are listed as belonging to Microsoft Corporation. We’ve included screenshots of their Microsoft Store listings above so you know what to look for. Install them if you don’t already have them, then follow the steps below to convert your HEIC files.
Step 1: Open your HEIC file in Paint.
Step 2: Then select Archive > Save as.
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Step 3: Select from the menu that appears JPEG image (which is the same as JPG).
Step 4: Give your new file a name in the window that appears. then choose Save.
And that is! You will now have a copy of your image saved as a JPG file.
Step 5: Alternatively, you can also follow similar steps in the Photos app:
Open your HEIC file using the Photos app. then choose Three points > icon Save as. Then, in the window that appears, select the dropdown menu next to save as type. Choose JPG name your file from that dropdown, then select Save.
Use the free web app: Convertio
If you don’t want to use the apps that came with your Windows 11 PC, you can also use free file conversion sites like Convertio.
Convertio allows you to convert files for free and you don’t need to sign up for an account. However, the free version of Convertio has limitations:
- You can only convert up to 10 files per day.
- Each file can have a maximum size of 100 MB.
- You can run a maximum of two conversions at the same time.
Here’s how to use Convertio to convert your HEIC files to JPG:
Step 1: Open your web browser and go to the Convertio website.
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Step 2 – Choose Red Select the files button. Then, in the window that appears, select your HEIC file and select Open.
Step 3: Then once your HEIC file is uploaded to the website, select Arrow down icon. From the dropdown menu that appears, select JPG.
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Step 4 – Choose Red Convert button.
Step 5 – After the conversion process is complete, you should see a blue color download files button. Select it.
Your new JPG file should be on your computer downloads map. That’s all!
Note: Convertio says that it will store your converted files for 24 hours. You can remove them yourself by selecting them My Documents on the website, then select X icon next to download files buttons of your converted files.
Do you need to convert other types of files? Check out our guides on how to convert PDF files to Word documents and Excel files to Google Sheets.
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