How to convert Apple HEIC images on Linux

Apple’s iPhone and iPad use the HEIC image format to compress high-quality images. Unfortunately, many apps and computer operating systems don’t support this format. As a result, many people convert HEIC files to JPG and PNG. Here’s how to do it on Linux.

Installing Converseen on Linux

An image converter is the best way to convert Apple‘s HEIC images (High Efficiency Image Format) on Linux. The best converter tool to use on Linux is Converseen. It has support for dozens of codecs, including HEIC/HEIF.

Converseen isn’t installed on any Linux operating systems by default, so you’ll have to set it up yourself. To install Converseen on Linux, open up a terminal window. Once open, follow the installation instructions below to get Converseen working.

Ubuntu

To install the Converseen application on Ubuntu, run the following apt install command.

sudo apt install converseen

Debian

To get the Converseen application set up on your Debian PC, you’ll need to run the following apt-get install command in a terminal window.

sudo apt-get install converseen

Arch Linux

The Converseen app is available for Arch Linux in the “Community” software repository. Ensure that the repo is enabled in your Pacman configuration file. Then, install the software on your computer using the pacman -S command.

sudo pacman -S converseen

Fedora

On Fedora 35, 36, and newer, the Converseen application is available for installation in the main software repository. To install it on your computer, use the following dnf command below.

sudo dnf install converseen

OpenSUSE

Those on OpenSUSE 15.3, 15.4, and Tumbleweed can install Converseen through the “OpenSUSE OSS” software repository. Ensure this repo is enabled. Then, run the zypper install command below to set up the app on your computer.

sudo zypper install converseen

Flatpak

The Converseen app is available as a Flatpak on Flathub. To install the software on your computer, you’ll need first to enable the Flatpak runtime. To set up the runtime, install the “flatpak” package.

Note: Can’t figure out how to set up the Flatpak package on your computer? Don’t worry! We can help. Follow along with our Flatpak installation guide to get you up and running with Flatpak.

After setting up the Flatpak runtime on your computer, you need to enable the Flathub app store. To enable the app store, run the following flatpak remote-add command.

flatpak remote-add –if-not-exists flathub https://flathub.org/repo/flathub.flatpakrepo

With the Flathub app store set up, you can install the Converseen tool on your Linux system as a Flatpak package by entering the following flatpak install command.

flatpak install flathub net.fasterland.converseen

Converting HEIC images to JPG

To convert a HEIC image to JPG, open up the Converseen tool on the Linux desktop. Then, follow the step-by-step instructions below.

Step 1: Find the “Add images” button in Converseen, and click on it with the mouse. When you select this button, a pop-up window will appear. Browse for the HEIC image on your computer and select it with the mouse.

Note: if you need to upload multiple images to Converseen, hold down the Ctrl button while selecting images.

Step 2: After selecting your HEIC image(s), they will appear in the Converseen application. Find the “To convert” column in the app and check the box next to the HEIC image(s).

Step 3: Find the “Convert to” drop-down menu and click on it. Look through the menu for JPG (Joint Photographic Experts Group JFIF format).

Step 4: Find the “Convert” button inside the Converseen application and click on it with the mouse. Selecting this button will start the HEIC conversion process.

Once Converseen is done converting the HEIC to JPG, you’ll see a prompt appear.

Converting HEIC images to PNG

To convert a HEIC image to a PNG, you’ll need to open up the app. Once it is open, follow the step-by-step instructions below.

Step 1: Find the “Add images” button in the Converseen program and select it. When you select “Add images,” you will see a pop-up window. Use the pop-up window to browse for HEIC images on your computer.

Note: if you need to upload multiple images to Converseen, hold down the Ctrl button while selecting images.

Step 2: After selecting your HEIC image they will show up in Converseen. From there, find the “To convert” column and check the box next to each HEIC image you wish to convert.

Step 3: Find the “Convert to” drop-down menu and select it with the mouse. Look through the menu for PNG (Portable Network Graphics) and click on it with the mouse.

Step 4: Find the “Convert” button in Converseen and click on it to start the HEIC conversion process.

Once Converseen is done converting the HEIC to PNG, you’ll see a prompt appear.

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