CopyTrans Studio
Change HEIC to JPG
in 2 Clicks on Windows
The fastest way to open, view and convert HEIC photos on your PC, directly from Windows Explorer, without uploading anything.
Right-click > Convert with CopyTrans > Done.
Everything CopyTrans Studio does for HEIC
One tool: view, convert, batch process, and open HEIC files directly in Windows.
View HEIC files
Open any HEIC image directly on your PC. Thumbnails appear automatically in Windows Explorer, no conversion needed to view.
Convert to JPG, PNG or PDF
Right-click in Windows Explorer and pick your output format. Files appear next to the originals. No app to open, no upload.
Batch convert entire folders
Select a folder, right-click, done. Hundreds of HEIC files converted in one action. Or set auto-conversion on iPhone transfer.
Integrated into Windows Explorer
No separate app to open. Convert directly from your familiar file manager, just like printing a document.
100% Private & Offline
Your photos never leave your computer. Unlike online converters, CopyTrans Studio works entirely without the internet.
Live Photos & HEVC video
View and convert Live Photos. Full support for HEVC iPhone videos. Works with iPhone and iPad.
What is a HEIC file?
The format Apple uses for iPhone photos, and why Windows can’t open it without help.
HEIC format
HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is Apple’s default photo format since iOS 11 (2017). It stores images at half the file size of JPEG while preserving higher quality. Perfect for iPhone storage, but incompatible with most Windows apps out of the box.
Why does my iPhone shoot HEIC?
Apple set HEIC as default to save storage space. To stop: Settings > Camera > Formats > Most Compatible. “High Efficiency” means HEIF/HEVC. CopyTrans Studio converts HEIC to JPG automatically when you transfer photos to your PC.
HEIF, HEIC and HEVC: what’s the difference?
HEIF is the container format. HEIC is Apple’s file extension for HEIF images. HEVC (h.265) is the codec used for both HEIC photos and iPhone 4K videos. CopyTrans Studio supports all three, including HEVC-encoded .mov videos.
Why Windows can’t open HEIC
Windows 10 and 11 show HEIC files as blank rectangles. Adding native support requires paid Microsoft plug-ins. CopyTrans Studio installs the necessary codecs automatically: HEIC thumbnails appear everywhere and you can open them in any viewer.
HEIC vs JPG vs PNG
Why converting HEIC to JPG is often the right choice for sharing and compatibility.
| HEIC | JPG | PNG | |
|---|---|---|---|
| File size | ~50% smaller than JPG | Medium | Large (lossless) |
| Image quality | ⭐ Highest at same size | Good (lossy) | ⭐ Lossless |
| Windows support | ⚠ Needs extra codecs | ✓ Native | ✓ Native |
| Web / email compatibility | ⚠ Limited | ✓ Universal | ✓ Good |
| Transparency support | ✓ Yes | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Live Photos / multi-image | ✓ Yes | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Default on iPhone | ✓ Since iOS 11 | ✗ | ✗ |
| Best for | iPhone storage | Sharing, web, Windows | Graphics, screenshots |
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