How to Convert HEIC to JPG on Mac
Updated April 2026
Quick Answer
The fastest way: open our free HEIC converter, drag and drop your HEIC files, and download JPGs.
Method 1: Online Converter (Recommended)
- Open ConvertHEIC.org in Safari, Chrome, or Firefox
- Drag and drop HEIC files onto the upload area
- Click Convert and download JPG files
Files are processed locally in your browser.
Method 2: Preview App
- Open HEIC file in Preview (double-click in Finder)
- Go to File then Export
- Select JPEG from Format dropdown
- Click Save
Only works for one file at a time.
Method 3: Terminal (sips)
Use the built-in sips command:
sips -s format jpeg input.heic --out output.jpg