Should I convert heic to jpg as I can't open iphone heic photos in windows pc

If you need quick access and editing: Converting to JPG is recommended. If you want to keep high quality and original format: You might consider keeping HEIC and using compatible viewers or converters when needed, but this adds complexity.

How to convert HEIC to JPG?

1. Offline tools: Use free software like Windows Photos app, 1rfanView, or XnV1ew.
2. Online converters: Use trusted online services (be cautious about privacy).
3. Built-in Windows 11 support: Windows 11 now includes support for HEIC/HEIF if you install the HEIF Image Extensions from the Microsoft Store, allowing you to view HEIC files directly without conversion.

HEIC is a newer and better format really

there are tons of apps that show the images in that format for both macos and windows

a good one for windows is Irfanview it's pretty much the vlc player but for images it display everything really

Of possible interest:

Microsoft Communiity Hub – Windows 11 – HEIC image extension not working on Windows 11, are there any heic extension alternatives?

How-To Geek – How to Open HEIC Files on Windows (or Convert Them to JPEG)

Converting HEIC to JPG on Windows PC is generally pretty safe — I’ve done it myself plenty of times without any issues. Just a heads-up though: No real danger in doing it as long as you’re using reputable tools or apps. Usually, it’s just a matter of choosing the right software or online converter, and you'll be good.

From my own experience, I’ve noticed that some free online converters can be a bit sketchy, or sometimes they might add watermarks or ads, so I prefer using trusted apps like Windows’ built-in Photos app or reliable third-party programs to convert HEIC to JPG.

Sandstorn wrote: … Just a heads-up though: No real danger in doing it as long as you’re using reputable tools or apps. Usually, it’s just a matter of choosing the right software or online converter, and you'll be good. … From my own experience, I’ve noticed that some free online converters can be a bit sketchy, or sometimes they might add watermarks or ads, so I prefer using trusted apps like Windows’ built-in Photos app or reliable third-party programs to convert HEIC to JPG.

All that applies to a Mac, too! Personally, I stay away from online apps unless I really have nothing to lose. Clearly, though, there are online services from fully reliable companies. Nonetheless…

Try the following:

1. Open Settings
2. Tap Camera
3. Tap Formats
4. Under "Camera Capture", tap Most Compatible

Let me know if that helps. 😁

Good luck! 👋🏼😉

Rudegar wrote:

HEIC is a newer and better format really

there are tons of apps that show the images in that format for both macos and windows

a good one for windows is Irfanview it's pretty much the vlc player but for images it display everything really

Agree, I don’t have an issue viewing HEIC photos on my windows device so I’m not sure what I’m doing wrong… or right. Thanks for your input. 🙂

Hello!

Will if changing Camera Capture to JPEG fixes you not being able to view the photos on your PC, then that’s the right choice to make. No?