WALTR HEIC Converter
Softorino Inc. · A macOS drag-and-drop app for converting HEIC photos to JPEG or PNG, including batches, with offline conversion.
WALTR HEIC Converter is a Photography and Images app for Mac.
About
WALTR HEIC Converter is a macOS app for turning HEIC photos into JPEG or PNG images. You can drop files into its window and convert individual photos or batches. The developer describes conversion as offline, so images are processed on your computer rather than uploaded to an online converter.
- Convert HEIC images to JPEG or PNG.
- Add files by dragging and dropping them into the app.
- Convert one photo or a batch of photos.
- The developer states that EXIF details are retained after conversion.
Install with brew install --cask waltr-heic-converter. The cask installs the app in /. Its installation notes require Rosetta, so Rosetta is needed to run this cask’s app on a Mac that requires it. The supplied cask is the macOS app variant; the developer’s website also mentions other platform offerings, which are not included here.
Sources: Product page · Homebrew cask
New What’s new in 1.0.2 Sep 25, 2018 · OpenNavo editorial
- ChangesAdded smart file format detection.
Install and uninstall
Homebrew installs the app in your Applications folder.
Install without Homebrew
Download the same file Homebrew uses: dl.devmate.com/com.softorino.WaltrHeicConverter/1.0.2/1537972843/WALTRHEICConverter-1.0.2.zip
SHA-256 only checks that the download is complete; it is not a security certification. See the SHA-256 and download address
$ brew uninstall --cask \waltr-heic-converterA regular uninstall removes the app and keeps its settings and caches.
$ brew uninstall --zap --cask \waltr-heic-converter--zap also deletes the settings, caches and other files listed in the Homebrew definition. They can include data shared with other apps and cannot be restored, and it does not guarantee that nothing is left.See which files are removed
Facts and sources
- Version 1.0.2
- Recorded by Homebrew on Dec 22, 2021Released by the vendor on Sep 25, 2018
Questions
Is WALTR HEIC Converter safe?
WALTR HEIC Converter is in Homebrew’s official catalog and has not been disabled. Since September 2026, Homebrew disables apps that fail macOS Gatekeeper checks. When installing, Homebrew checks the download from dl.devmate.com against its SHA-256 checksum. It was installed 1 time through Homebrew in the last 30 days.
How do I completely uninstall WALTR HEIC Converter on a Mac?
Run brew uninstall --cask waltr-heic-converter. To delete its settings and caches as well, run brew uninstall --zap --cask waltr-heic-converter. That also deletes 2 files and folders, including ~/.
Does WALTR HEIC Converter run on Apple silicon (M1 and later) Macs?
It installs, but on Apple silicon Macs it runs through Rosetta 2.
Where does WALTR HEIC Converter store its settings and data?
Its settings are in ~/. These locations come from Homebrew’s clean-up list.
What is the latest version of WALTR HEIC Converter?
The latest version is 1.0.2, added to Homebrew on Dec 22, 2021. WALTR HEIC Converter updates itself; to update it with Homebrew, run brew upgrade --cask --greedy waltr-heic-converter.