Question 1

What is HEIC format?

Accepted Answer

HEIC is Apple default photo format for iPhone and iPad since iOS 11. It offers better quality at half the file size of JPG.

Question 2

How do I get HEIC files from my iPhone?

Accepted Answer

Transfer via USB (they appear as .heic files in Windows Explorer) or AirDrop to a Mac.

Question 3

Are my photos uploaded to a server?

Accepted Answer

No. Conversion uses the heic2any JavaScript library running in your browser. Photos never leave your device.

Question 4

Why does the first conversion take longer?

Accepted Answer

The heic2any decoder library needs to load on first use. Subsequent conversions are faster.

Question 5

What quality should I choose?

Accepted Answer

For most uses, 90% gives excellent quality. For web sharing, 80% is sufficient.

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