Comparisons
HEIC vs HEIF: What's the Difference?
HEIC and HEIF are often used interchangeably, but they aren't quite the same. Here's the difference between the container standard and Apple's photo format — in plain language.
· 1 min read
Articles tagged “HEIF”
Practical guides about HEIC, HEIF and image formats — how to open, convert and share photos from iPhone on any device.
Image formats
What Is HEIF? The High Efficiency Image File Format Explained
HEIF is the image container standard behind HEIC, AVIF and camera .HIF files. Learn what it is, who created it, what it can store and where it's supported.
· 2 min read
Image formats
Why Does the iPhone Use HEIC Instead of JPG?
Apple switched the iPhone camera to HEIC in 2017. Here's why — storage, image quality, modern camera features and hardware support — and what it means for you.
· 2 min read
Comparisons
HEIC vs JPEG: The Technical Differences Explained
A deeper look at how HEIC and JPEG actually differ — compression method, colour depth, HDR, metadata, containers and why JPG and JPEG are the same thing.
· 3 min read
Image formats
What Is a HEIC File? A Clear Guide to Apple's Photo Format
HEIC is the format your iPhone uses to save photos. Here's what it is, why Apple chose it, how it compares to JPG and how to open or convert HEIC files on any device.
· 3 min read