Most common in iPhone and iPad photo workflows
HEIC Glossary Entry
HEIC stands for High Efficiency Image Container. It is a modern image container widely associated with Apple photos and smaller storage footprints.
Often needs conversion before web upload or email attachment
Usually compared against JPG for compatibility decisions
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