Question 1

What is HEIC format?

Accepted Answer

HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is Apple's default photo format since iOS 11. It uses HEVC compression to store photos at half the file size of JPEG while maintaining the same quality. iPhones, iPads, and Macs use HEIC by default.

Question 2

Why convert HEIC to JPEG?

Accepted Answer

While HEIC is excellent for storage, JPEG is the universal standard for printing, web publishing, and sharing. Most print services, Windows PCs, and older software don't support HEIC natively. Converting to JPEG ensures maximum compatibility.

Question 3

Does this preserve photo quality for printing?

Accepted Answer

Yes! This tool is designed specifically for print-quality output. It uses high JPEG quality (95% default), preserves EXIF metadata (camera info, date, GPS), re-embeds ICC color profiles (including Display P3 from iPhones), and correctly applies rotation. Your photos maintain their original quality and color accuracy.

Question 4

What metadata is preserved?

Accepted Answer

The converter preserves: camera make/model, date taken, exposure settings (shutter speed, aperture, ISO), focal length, lens info, GPS coordinates, DPI/resolution, color space information, and ICC color profiles. This ensures print services have all the data needed for accurate color reproduction.

Question 5

What is an ICC color profile and why does it matter for printing?

Accepted Answer

ICC profiles define how colors should be interpreted. iPhones capture in Display P3 (wider color gamut than sRGB). When printing, the ICC profile tells the printer exactly which colors to reproduce. Without it, colors may appear washed out or inaccurate. This tool re-embeds the original ICC profile into the JPEG.

Question 6

Is my data safe?

Accepted Answer

100% safe. All conversion happens entirely in your browser using WebAssembly. No files are uploaded to any server. Your photos never leave your device.

Question 7

Can I convert multiple files at once?

Accepted Answer

Yes! You can select multiple HEIC files or drag and drop a batch. Each file is converted individually with full metadata preservation, and you can download them all as a ZIP.

Question 8

What quality setting should I use for printing?

Accepted Answer

For high-quality prints, use 95% (the default). This provides excellent quality with reasonable file size. For large-format prints or professional use, try 100%. For web sharing, 85-90% is fine.

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