How to Save Image as JPEG on Mac

Images downloaded from the web majorly come in two broad formats, JPEG and PNG. JPEG files consume much less space than PNG files but do not support transparent backgrounds like PNG images.

To save Image as JPEG on Mac, open any browser tab on your system. Now, download an image you want and tap on it with two fingers. Select Save Image As. You can now select the location and set your file’s name as you wish. Lastly, tap on Save to make the changes. Once you have downloaded the file, open it in Preview mode. Head over to the menu options and tap on File. Here, click on Export. You can go to the Format section and select JPEG from the list. Once you have done making all the other changes, hit Save.

This article will provide a detailed method of converting or saving an image as a JPEG on your Mac.

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How to Save Image as JPEG on Mac?

Using Preview, which is the default file/image editor on Mac, you can easily convert PNG or other types of files into JPEG. Check out the instructions provided to your below.

Launch your preferred browser.
Search for any image you want to download and right-click on it to display more options.
Click on Save image as.

Set a name for the file and where you want to save it. The file may be downloaded in PNG or JPEG format.
Launch a finder window and select the file that you downloaded.
Right-click on the file to display more options and click on Open with.
Select Preview from the list.
Once the file opens inside Preview, head over to the Menu bar and select File.
Choose Export.
Within the new window, click on the box next to the Format option.
From the list of available formats, select JPEG from the list.

You will also notice a slide below the format option that lets you adjust the quality of the photo from least to best.
Once you’re done, rename the file to anything you want and select a destination to save it.
Hit Save, and a JPEG version of the image will be saved in your chosen location.

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How to Convert HEIC Images to JPEG on Mac?

HEIC stands for High-Efficiency Image File, which is Apple’s proprietary image format. HEIC photos offer much better quality than JPEGs as they possess better compression algorithms that don’t affect the quality of the images.

However, they are not as compatible or versatile as JPEG images as some websites don’t allow you to upload HEIC images. Refer to the details provided below to see how to convert HEIC images to JPEGs.

Power on and sign in to your Mac.
Launch a finder window and select the HEIC image file.
Right-click on the file to display more options and click on Open with.
Select Preview from the list.
Once the file opens inside Preview, head over to the Menu bar and select File.
Choose Export.
Within the new window, click on the box next to the Format option.
From the list of available formats, select JPEG from the list.
You will also notice a slide below the format option that lets you adjust the quality of the photo from least to best.
Once you’re done, rename the file to anything you want and select a destination to save it.
Hit Save, and a JPEG version of the image will be saved in your chosen location.

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How to Convert Docs to JPEG Files on Mac?

Converting documents into JPEG files on mac is similar to the methods mentioned above, with just one extra step. Refer to the details given below.

Power on and sign in to your Mac.
Launch finder.
Search for the doc you want to convert and right-click on it to display more options.
Now, hover the pointer over the Open option and select TextEdit from the list.
Move the pointer to the Menu bar and click on File.
Select Print; you can also use the Command-P shortcut to do the same.
From the bottom left part of the screen, select the PDF section and choose Save as PDF from the list.
From the new window, rename the file and choose where you want to save the file.
Click on Save.
Now, Right-click on the file to display more options, hover over Open with, and select Preview.
Once the PDF file loads inside Preview, click on File from the Menu bar.
Choose Export.
A new pop-up window will be displayed on the screen; click on the box next to the Format option.
You will be shown a list of all available formats; select JPEG from the list.
You will also notice a slide below the format option that lets you adjust the quality of the photo from least to best.
Once you’re done, rename the file to anything you want and select a destination to save it.
Hit Save, and a JPEG version of the image will be saved in your chosen location.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is JPG the same as JPEG on Mac?

There is no major difference between JPG and JPEG. JPG came into existence because earlier versions of Windows required three-letter extensions for file names. Hence, JPEG was shortened to JPG.

2. Why are images saved as WebP Mac?

Web developers use WebP images on their blogs since they are 26% smaller than the PNG format. Hence, a lot of images you download from the web on your Mac will be in WebP format that you can later convert to JPEG.

Conclusion

Now you know how to save various image formats as JPEG files on your Mac. JPEG is by far the most versatile and widely used format due to its tried and tested nature. JPEG has been around for over two decades, and this is why people still prefer to use it.

As you saw, you can use the Preview application to convert almost any image format into JPEG; you do not need any third-party software. The quartz filter within Preview can also easily reduce the size of images or PDFs.

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