Windows 10: Why do my photos go to HEIC format when i copy from my Google copy and other

When i copy a picture from my google searches they are in HEIC format which i cannot open without a charge

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PowerToys changes format to HEIC

- Installed PowerToys to Windows 11.

- Took photos that were transferred from iPhone to Windows 11 and resized them.

- Photos has a HEIC format but opened fine on Laptop.

- Checked PowerToys settings, and Image Resizer settings but couldn't find anything to suggest that they should be changed to HEIC,

Was it just a false positive? As in they are actually jpg but it says HEIC because they were transferred from an iPhone.

 

Photo App "Collection" shows no photos in HEIC format

Even though I can view HEIC-picture with the Windows 10 photos app (and I can view next and previous HEIC-pictures), but if I click on "Collection / all pictures" in the Photo app (button top left) it shows no HEIC-pictures (only other picture formates)

 

How to batch convert heic photos to jpg on Windows 10 pc?

Ah, the old .heic conundrum! I get it, not everything loves that format. No worries, though—I've got your back. Here's a quick and easy way to batch convert those .heic files to .jpg on your Windows 10 PC:

1. TunesBro HEIC converter

• First and foremost, there's a nifty tool called TunesBro HEIC for Windows.
  
• After installing it, you'll be able to view .heic files right in Windows Photo Viewer (the old-school photo viewer). But the real magic? Right-click on your .heic files in File Explorer, and you'll see an option to convert them to .jpg. You can select multiple files and convert them all in one go.
  

2. iMazing HEIC Converter

• This one is a standalone tool. It's super user-friendly.
  
• Just drag and drop your .heic files or folders into the app, and it'll churn out .jpgs (or .pngs if that's your jam) in no time.
  

Both of these tools are free and should help you out in a jiffy!

Also, a heads-up for the future: If you want your iPhone to save photos as .jpg instead of .heic:

1. Go to Settings on your iPhone.
   
2. Tap on Camera.
   
3. Tap on Formats.
   
4. Choose "Most Compatible" (this will save photos in the .jpg format).
   

Hope this helps! Cheers, and happy editing!