Changing file format for Photos HEIC to JPG- iOS
Since iOS 11, the iPhone has, by default, captured images in a format called HEIC (also known as HEIF) and HEVC for video. It's a more efficient format than the old default, JPEG, because it saves storage space with smaller file sizes, even though the quality of images is nearly identical.
Please follow the steps below on how to change the format of the photos.
- Open Settings on your iPhone or iPad
- Tap Camera. You might have to scroll a bit to find this option
- Tap Formats
- Tap...