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heif

  1. phillytim

    Other [POLL] HEIF v JPG - What is your default iPhone picture format & why?

    I'm taking a fresh look, as I prepare to transition to an iPhone 15 Pro Max; do most people accept the default HEIF? HEIF (High Efficiency) vs JPG (Most Compatible) Does HEIF still have significant compatibility barriers, when sharing photos?
  2. purdnost

    iPhone 15 Pro: 24 MP > 48 MP?

    According to this article, iPhone 15 Pro's 24-megapixel photos are better than 48-megapixel shots. I’m confused by this. Does this apply to just HEIF format or HEIF and RAW? https://petapixel.com/2023/09/18/apple-explains-what-the-iphone-can-and-cant-do-and-why/ The details: Photographers...
  3. N

    Other Question about Settings > Photos > Transfer to Mac or PC

    So, in the iOS Camera settings, you can choose your format: either "High Efficiency" (HEIF/HEVC) or "Most Compatible" (JPEG/H.24). I use High Efficiency because it saves space and looks just as good and Windows supports them with an extension now. But, over in the Photos settings, under...
  4. C

    Workflow from iPhone to Mac & HEIC container questions

    Please forgive me for the long post! I've had all of this kicking around in my head and had to get it all out and also wanted to get some expert takes. :cool: I'm curious about other's workflow when importing from iPhone to Mac. iCloud Photo Library is really sweet, but I need more than 2TB...
  5. M

    HEIC converter - choose frame

    Does anyone know of a HEIC converter that allows you to choose the frame? I transferred some "LIVE" images from an iPhoneXS to a MacBookAir. Now, I have a folder full of HEIC files that I can easily convert using iMazing HEIC converter, or other software. I have not, however, been able to...
  6. AppleComplicatesMyLife

    Don’t want HEIF format

    SOS! I am currently transferring over 21 thousand photos and videos from my iPhone to a new hard drive on my MAX computer 10.13.1, high Sierra. They’re transferring now. I have “Keep Originals” checked. I came across an article that said that Apple is using a new format when uploading...
  7. V

    Photos.app on Mac en HEVC

    Hi, So have my photos on my mac set to download and keep all photos, and I optimize on my iPhone 8. I have my iphone set to take high efficiency photos and videos (HEIF and HEVC). When I look at the details of my videos in the photos app it has the HEVC label. But when I look at them in finder...
  8. V

    Photos on Mac (High Sierra) not using HEVC for some reason

    Hi, So have my photos on my mac set to download and keep all photos, and I optimize on my iPhone 8. I have my iphone set to take high efficiency photos and videos (HEIF and HEVC). When I look at the details of my videos in the photos app it has the HEVC label. But when I look at them in finder...
  9. ocanalix

    HEIF/HEVC, iCloud Photo Library, and older devices?

    Say I take a photo on my iPhone 7 in high efficiency format, and then it uploads to iCloud Photo Library… will I be able to view it on my other devices that don't support iOS 11/macOS High Sierra? I'm assuming it'll generate a JPEG preview, but I won't actually be able to view the original file?
  10. espoir.msk

    How to export actual HEIC files

    Hello, I was wondering how one would be able to export photos in HEIF format (HEIC file extension) on iOS/macOS? All I've tried (including dragging out a photo from the Photos.app on macOS High Sierra) results in a .jpeg file. Which is 1. bigger in size and 2. lesser quality due to recompression...
  11. GreekFeeling

    My iPhone 7 Plus doesn't capture in HEIF

    Hi, the format setting in camera is high efficient but the file size compared to the setting maximum compatibility isn't smaller! Is there something I do wrong here?
  12. O

    HEIF and bitdepth

    Anyone knows if HEIF - pictures saved by iOS 11 comes with greater bitdepth than JPEG?