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Automatic Mac workflow

Convert AirDropped HEIC photos as they arrive.

Keep the speed of AirDrop without the Preview export routine afterward. AfterAir turns each new HEIC into your chosen Mac-friendly format locally.

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Why iPhone photos arrive as HEIC

HEIC stores high-quality photos efficiently, which is useful on an iPhone. The friction appears when a website, design tool, older app, or client workflow expects PNG or JPEG instead.

What “automatic” means

AfterAir monitors the folder you choose. It responds to new file events rather than making you drag photos into a converter window. Send with AirDrop, wait for the completion sound, then click the notification to reveal the output.

Your iPhone workflow does not change. AfterAir works after the transfer reaches your Mac.

PNG or JPEG?

Choose PNG for graphics and lossless workflows. Choose JPEG for photos, websites, email, and smaller files.

Local conversion matters for personal photos

A browser converter typically requires selecting and uploading files. AfterAir uses the image support already on your Mac, so the conversion can remain on-device. Read the privacy architecture.

What about multiple photos?

Send a batch through AirDrop and AfterAir processes the newly arrived compatible files. The app records recent activity and reports completion without demanding focus.