To store more photos and videos on a mobile device, you can either buy more storage or increase image compression. Apple has enabled both paths. It expanded maximum storage so that a 256 GB iPhone isn ...

If you are an avid user of Apple devices, you might have stumbled upon a file with a .heic extension. If you are wondering, “what is an HEIC file?”, you will be pleased to know you’re not alone. This ...

When you take a photo with an iPhone or iPad, the default format that the images saves in is Apple’s HEIC. This has been the norm for several years now, and even though more and more devices are ...

The main advantage of this format is that it offers high-quality images at nearly half the file size of JPEGs. However, the downside is that not all platforms and devices support this format, which is ...

In today’s digital age, Apple’s HEIC (High-Efficiency Image Format) has gained popularity due to its superior compression and image quality. However, compatibility issues arise when sharing HEIC files ...

What the heck is HEIC? It's a whiz at compressing iPhone photos, but it brings some complications. New tools can help. Stephen Shankland worked at CNET from 1998 to 2024 and wrote about processors, ...

High Efficiency Image Containers, or HEIC files, are typically unique to Apple products, so here’s how iPhone or iPad owners can convert their images to JPG to combat any compatibility issues with ...

You can convert HEIC files to JPG on your Mac using the Preview app. High Efficiency Image Container (HEIC) files are a relatively new format for images, videos, and multimedia said to have smaller ...

Irene Okpanachi is a Features writer, covering mobile and PC guides that help you understand your devices. She has five years' experience in the Tech, E-commerce, and Food niches. Particularly, the ...