Converting iPhone Images from HEIC to Viewable Formats in Canvas
- Alyssa Goudy
In Canvas, there may be assignments or questions that require a photo submission. If the photo is taken with an iPhone, the default format is an HEIC file type. This file type is not easily accessible through Canvas. The following steps are ways a photo that defaults as HEIC formatted can be converted for a Canvas submission.
How to Check if a File Is HEIC
If your iPhone has iOS 15 installed, it's possible to see if a file is a HEIC file or not. Here's how to check.
Open Photos and find the photo you wish to check.
Swipe up or tap i.
Check the picture format next to the model name of your iPhone. If it says HEIF, it is a HEIC file.
How Can My iPhone Convert HEIC to JPG?
Send yourself an email with the photo attached. The photo will automatically be converted to JPG;
Take a screenshot of your photo. All screenshots are saved as PNG.
Depending on the assignment, you may need to still convert the image;
Paste your photo into the Files app to automatically convert it to JPG.
How Can I Default My Photos to JPG or Compatible Photo Formats?
You can change all future photos to JPG by tapping Settings > Camera > Formats > Most Compatible. This process changes the default photo format.