HEIC saves space but many Windows apps, forms and CMS uploads still reject it. Converting takes a few seconds per photo.
Quality and metadata
- Quality 90 is visually identical for most photos.
- Keep EXIF if you need dates and location.
- Strip EXIF before sharing publicly.
Frequently asked questions
Why will my iPhone photo not open?
HEIC is not supported by many Windows apps and web forms. Converting it to JPG fixes that.
Try the tools
Try it yourself
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