To convert HEIC to JPEG, run npx optimo photo.heic --format jpeg. JPEG is universally supported across browsers and tooling. Optimo handles format conversion and optimization in a single step.
Command
Convert a file by targeting the output format:
npx optimo photo.heic --format jpeg
Tip: add --dry-run to preview changes.
Why convert?
- JPEG is universally supported across browsers and tooling.
- Great for sharing camera photos on the web without surprises.
Format notes
HEIC
A common camera output format (especially Apple devices) with efficient compression.
Optimize HEIC Compress HEIC Resize HEIC HEIC guide
JPEG
The classic photo format: widely supported, good quality-to-size for photographs.
Optimize JPEG Compress JPEG Resize JPEG JPEG guide
Not sure which to use?
If you're choosing a delivery format, here's a quick comparison.