iPhone and iPad photos are saved to Apple’s HEIC format by default, which is superior to JPEG in every respect but one—compatibility. If you’re trying to share images with others or use them on various platforms, you might find that the format simply isn’t supported.

HEIC Converter is a very straightforward way to convert your HEIC photos to the almost universally-compatible JPEG and PNG formats. It works via simple drag and drop while allowing you to customize several output settings.

You can start using the app without configuring anything. Just drop one or more images in the main window, select the output folder and format, and click Convert. If outputting to JPEG, you can also set your desired quality via a slider that seems to range between approximately 50-100 JPEG quality.

To avoid selecting the output location and image format on every conversion, you can set your preferred defaults from the app’s settings. All jobs will be processed based on these settings, though you can ignore the defaults by holding down the Option key when dropping images or clicking the Open button.

When converting images, the app can retain location metadata and the original file’s modification date. Both these settings are customizable.

For extra workflow optimization, HEIC Converter can shut itself down automatically after a conversion job, open the output location in Finder, and send the source files to the Trash folder.

If the app is pinned to the Dock, you’ll be able to drop the images onto the icon to convert them, and the window will be closed automatically, making it great for quickly processing batches of images throughout the day.

HEIC Converter is pretty much a perfect tool for the job. Anyone can use it to convert images without any fuss, and the automation options allow you to integrate it into a more advanced workflow seamlessly.