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Imagine sending a folder filled with images to a friend using Windows, only for them to struggle with opening the files. What steps can you take?
The images in question are likely HEIC format, which can be challenging to access on Windows systems and many desktop applications. While one option is to open each photo individually in Preview or your preferred editing software and export them into another format, there’s a more efficient method available on Mac. The catch? This feature is somewhat concealed. Here’s how you can convert an entire batch of photos with just a few clicks.
Batch Convert Photos Using macOS Finder
To begin, navigate to the folder containing the photos you wish to convert within Finder. Select all the images by pressing CMD+A for all files or hold down the Shift key while clicking on individual photos that need conversion.
After selecting your desired images, right-click on any of them. In the context menu that appears, hover over “Quick Actions” and then select “Convert Image.”
You will be prompted to choose your desired output format—options include JPEG, PNG, or HEIF.
You also have control over the dimensions of the converted image—select from actual size, Large, Medium, or Small options. Once you’ve made your selections, click “Convert.”
All selected photos will be transformed into your chosen format without deleting the originals; they will remain in their original folder while new copies are created alongside them. You may delete old files if desired.
Using Preview for HEIC Image Conversion
While Quick Actions provide a speedy solution for conversions, it lacks some customization features such as fine-tuning image quality and selecting specific folders for saving converted files. For those seeking greater control over their conversions, consider using Preview instead. Start by opening all relevant photos in Preview; they will appear listed in a sidebar next to your current view.
Select all opened images by either clicking around or using CMD+A again . Next , go up to “File” in the menu bar and select “Export Selected Images.” A standard file save dialog box will appear .
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Choose your preferred export format . Then , click “Show Options” — this allows you more flexibility when exporting images . The Preview app supports saving as TIFF formats if needed , along with combining multiple pictures into one PDF document .
The final step is configuring everything according to your preferences before clicking “Choose,” at which point your selected images will begin exporting smoothly.
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