Camera format

Hello Thumping,

Its sounds like you are wanting to convert your photos to a JPEG format so you can play the photos on your screen. Check out this section for some helpful suggestions for covering photos to JPEG.

"Converting this media

You can convert HEIF and HEVC media by exporting to a different format from an Apple or third-party app. For example:

• If you open an HEIF image in Photos or Preview on your Mac, you can choose File > Export, then choose a format such as JPEG or PNG before saving.
• If you open an HEVC video in QuickTime Player on your Mac, you can choose File > Export As, then save to H.264 by making sure the HEVC checkbox isn’t selected.

Importing this media via USB

When you import HEIF or HEVC media from an attached iOS device to Photos, Image Capture, or a PC, the media might be converted to JPEG or H.264.

You can change this import behavior in iOS 11 or later. Go to Settings > Photos. In the TRANSFER TO MAC OR PC section, tap Keep Originals to prevent the media from being converted to JPEG or H.264 when importing."

Using HEIF or HEVC media on Apple devices

Cheers!

Hello Thumping,

It sounds like you are wondering if you change your camera format if it will change existing photos. Changing the camera format will only effect new photos taken, existing photos would not be effected. Check out this link to learn more about camera format options.

Using HEIF or HEVC media on Apple devices

Cheers!