Converting a HEIC file to JPG only takes a few steps on Windows 11 and you can do it via the operating system's native apps or via a free web app. Here's how.

As Microsoft puts it: Images that are stored in HEIF files that have the .heic file extension are compressed using the HEVC format.

Microsoft has updated the iOS Office app, adding support for transferring HEIC files through the app. The update also adds a Dictate feature for Word files and a multi-select option for the Media tab.

To enable support for HEIF of Windows 11, use these steps: Open browser. Open the HEVC extension page. Click the "Get in Store app" button. Click the Get (or Install) button from the Microsoft Store.

Second, converting .HEIC files to .JPGs is even easier. Right-click on your .HEIC image and use the new option in Windows’ context menu, “Convert to JPEG with CopyTrans,” to do just that.

HEIC files can be jarring to deal with, but there are ways to make them easier to handle. Use these tips to convert and manage this highly efficient format.

Incorporates transparency and additional metadata How to open HEIC files If you would like to open an HEIC file on your Apple device, the process is pretty straightforward.