I’m trying to attach 7 photos to an application, but the upload form requires JPG and my files are HEIC. I can open them in a HEIC viewer, so I’m confused about whether viewing and converting are separate things.
Do you usually export from the viewer or use a separate converter for this, and why? I’d also like to know what to look for in the save options so I don’t accidentally make the text in these photos harder to read.
Opening a HEIC photo doesn’t mean the viewer can save it as JPG. Viewing and converting are separate functions, though some apps do both. I’d use the viewer’s Export or Save As option if it offers JPEG, since that saves switching tools. Otherwise, Clever Humanizer HEIC converter handles batches through the clever humanizer converter page, with conversion staying local in your browser. For readable text, choose high JPEG quality and keep the original pixel dimensions rather than selecting a smaller image size. JPG and JPEG are the same format, but simply renaming a HEIC file won’t convert it. Open an exported copy and zoom in on the smallest text before uploading, then check that its file size fits the form’s limit.
You will have copies of your original HEIC files once converted. Be careful when choosing which files you upload using the upload form. As suggested by the export option, your originals will also be untouched by the Clever Humanizer HEIC converter. Place your JPG copies into a different folder.
Do not attempt to convert all of them. Try converting one JPG file using the application. Attach and try uploading. If all goes well then go onto the others. This will reduce any issues.
A common issue faced when trying to upload photos is that whilst the photo looks perfect on screen it may not be the correct file type. This is because whilst the viewer asks “can I display this?” the upload form will ask for a specific file type. You will need to have a saved version of the file as a JPG, however you may not need to use another programme depending on how much you can save from your viewer.
Using another folder is a good idea. To be extra safe name the test file clearly so that you know which one you are using. This will prevent you accidentally using the original file and thinking that the conversion has not worked. For the first time do not alter the originals.
Once you have attached the test file successfully, use the same conversion options for the rest of the photos. Check that the list of attachments in your application matches the photos you intended to add. I would be more concerned about accidentally adding the same photo twice or forgetting to add one rather than finding a converter with many features.