How to Convert HEIC to JPG on Mac — 3 Free Methods (2026)

Your iPhone photos are in HEIC format, but you need JPG. Here are three ways to convert them on your Mac — completely free.

Method 1: Use Preview (Built-in, No Install)

1. Open the HEIC file in Preview (double-click it)
2. Click File → Export
3. Choose JPEG from the Format dropdown
4. Adjust quality slider if needed
5. Click Save

For batch conversion, select multiple HEIC files in Finder, right-click → Open With → Preview, then select all in the sidebar and Export.

Method 2: Online Converter

heic-tool.com works on Mac browsers (Safari, Chrome, Firefox). Drag your files in, click convert, download the JPG. No upload needed — everything happens locally on your Mac.

Method 3: Automator Quick Action

Create a right-click quick action on Mac: open Automator → New Quick Action → add "Change Type of Images" → set to JPEG → save. Now you can right-click any HEIC file in Finder and select your quick action to batch convert.