What is the difference between HEIC and HEIF?

HEIF is the format specification. HEIC is the file extension Apple uses for HEIF files compressed with the HEVC codec. They refer to the same thing in practice.

Does conversion lose photo quality?

At 92% JPG quality, the visual difference is imperceptible. You would need pixel-level comparison to find differences. Metadata and color information are preserved.

Can I convert Live Photos?

The converter extracts the still image from a Live Photo. The video component requires a separate tool to export as a video file.

Why not just change iPhone settings?

HEIC saves significant storage space (50% smaller files). Most users benefit from keeping HEIC as default and converting only when needed for sharing.

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