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  1. phillytim

    Other [POLL] HEIF v JPG - What is your default iPhone picture format & why?

    I'm taking a fresh look, as I prepare to transition to an iPhone 15 Pro Max; do most people accept the default HEIF? HEIF (High Efficiency) vs JPG (Most Compatible) Does HEIF still have significant compatibility barriers, when sharing photos?
  2. N

    Other Question about Settings > Photos > Transfer to Mac or PC

    So, in the iOS Camera settings, you can choose your format: either "High Efficiency" (HEIF/HEVC) or "Most Compatible" (JPEG/H.24). I use High Efficiency because it saves space and looks just as good and Windows supports them with an extension now. But, over in the Photos settings, under...
  3. AppleComplicatesMyLife

    Don’t want HEIF format

    SOS! I am currently transferring over 21 thousand photos and videos from my iPhone to a new hard drive on my MAX computer 10.13.1, high Sierra. They’re transferring now. I have “Keep Originals” checked. I came across an article that said that Apple is using a new format when uploading...
  4. V

    Camera/photos: option to use JPEG instead of HEIF?

    Hi there! I've been an avid Public Beta Tester for a year now and haven't regretted it, sending in dozens of reports. Using iOS 11 as a daily driver scares me away. And in a big way. Simply because I'm taking a lot of photos with my phone and enjoy doing so. Apple's announcement to shift from...