HEIC Picture Files > convert to JPEG Before Posting

[Northmount]

HEIC files are a proprietary picture format owned and used on Apple products.  They do not display on many computers and smart devices so if you post them here, you are limiting your audience and therefore the likelihood of getting good responses to your post. 

Current versions of Windows 10 + have an add on that allows the photos to be viewed in Windows "Photo" app.  However it will not let you save or convert HEIC files to your device.

You can set your device to save files in JPG format so you can upload without going through a bunch of hassles to find and install a converter.

There is a free converter at https://heic.imobie.com/heic-to-jpg/ that will do online conversions or you can download a converter for your PC.  The online converter didn't work for me, but the PC version worked very slick.

An alternative that apparently works, but I haven't tried is:

"Open your Gmail and attach the pictures. They will automatically convert to JPG. Once you open your mail and download the files to your device."

More info is available at https://www.maketecheasier.com/convert-heic-jpg-windows10/

 

Edited May 15, 2022 by Northmount
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