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HEIC help

How can I get my phone (12 mini) to not take HEIC photos?? I need to be able to upload my pictures to squarespace which dosnt support HEIC. And I dont want to convert each picture!

iPhone 12 mini, iOS 14

Posted on May 6, 2021 2:59 PM

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Though capturing in HEIF and HEVC format is recommended, you can set these devices to capture media using the older formats, which are more broadly compatible with other devices and operating systems:

  1. Go to Settings > Camera.
  2. Tap Formats.
  3. Tap Most Compatible. This setting is available only on devices that can capture media in HEIF or HEVC format, and only when using iOS 11 or later.
  4. All new photos and videos will now use JPEG or H.264 format. To return to using the space-saving HEIF and HEVC formats, choose High Efficiency.

Using HEIF or HEVC media on Apple devices - Apple Support


Posted on May 6, 2021 3:07 PM

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Question marked as Apple recommended

May 6, 2021 3:07 PM in response to rachel_sees

Though capturing in HEIF and HEVC format is recommended, you can set these devices to capture media using the older formats, which are more broadly compatible with other devices and operating systems:

  1. Go to Settings > Camera.
  2. Tap Formats.
  3. Tap Most Compatible. This setting is available only on devices that can capture media in HEIF or HEVC format, and only when using iOS 11 or later.
  4. All new photos and videos will now use JPEG or H.264 format. To return to using the space-saving HEIF and HEVC formats, choose High Efficiency.

Using HEIF or HEVC media on Apple devices - Apple Support


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