HEIF: a New image format in iOS 11
- The iPhone 7 and 7 Plus saves with iOS 11 images in a new Format: HEIF.
- HEIF stands for "High Efficiency Image File Format". It is intended to replace the aging JPEG Format.
- The Format offers a better compression of images with a constant quality. The image files are so small. This saves storage space and the images are faster to send or copy.
- In a HEIF-file not only the image can also be used to store data, but also Text and audio tracks. Thus the Format is suitable for video and Virtual Reality applications.
iOS 11 brings new: HEIF
iPhone 7 convert to JPEG
The HEIF-Format is not yet spread so that every device can read the files. You can therefore switch among iOS 11 back to JPEG:
- Open the settings on your iPhone with iOS 11.
- There tap on the "camera".
- Here you can switch between "High Efficiency" (HEIF) and "Maximum compatibility" (JPEG).
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