HEIC photos

So, I took some self timer pictures from a recent trip. I have my camera set for a high-efficiency photos. However, when I airdrop photos that I took with my self timer, they all end up as JPEG’s on my MacBook. It seems to only happen with the self timer photos. What’s going on?

iPhone 12, iOS 16

Posted on Oct 5, 2023 6:32 PM

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Oct 7, 2023 11:30 AM in response to april fromsaint petersburg

Hi april fromsaint petersburg,



Thank you for using the Apple Support Communities! For this issue, we would recommend the guidance in the article below:


Using HEIF or HEVC media on Apple devices


Support for HEIF and HEVC is built into iOS 11 and later and macOS High Sierra and later, letting you view, edit, or duplicate this media in a variety of apps, including Photos, iMovie, and QuickTime Player.
On some older devices, support for HEVC is affected by the resolution and frame rate (fps) of the video. Resolutions of 1080p or lower and frame rates of 60 fps or lower are more broadly compatible with older devices. To reduce the resolution and frame rate that your capture device uses for recording video, go to Settings > Camera > Record Video, as well as Settings > Camera > Record Slo-mo. 
If you're using iCloud Photos with iOS 10 or macOS Sierra, you might see a warning icon  in the upper-right corner of the photo or video, or you might see an alert message. To fully view, edit, or duplicate HEIF and HEVC media on your device, upgrade to iOS 11 or later or macOS High Sierra or later.
Sharing and converting this media
If sharing this media via iCloud Photos, the media is preserved in its original format, resolution, and frame rate. If your device can't fully view, edit, or duplicate HEIF or HEVC media in iCloud Photos, or displays it at a lower resolution, upgrade to iOS 11 or later or macOS High Sierra or later.
If sharing this media using other methods, such as AirDrop, Messages, or email, the media might automatically be shared in a more compatible format, such as JPEG or H.264, depending on whether the receiving device supports the newer media format.
To convert HEIF and HEVC media manually, export it 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, 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, choose File > Export As. In the dialog that opens, use the pop-up menu to change from Smaller File Size (HEVC) to Greater Compatibility (H.264) before you click Save. If you see an HEVC checkbox instead of a pop-up menu, just deselect the checkbox before saving.


Hope this helps!

Have a great day.



Oct 7, 2023 3:16 PM in response to april fromsaint petersburg

Hello april fromsaint petersburg,


Thank you for posting in Apple Support Communities.


When shooting in HEIF or HEVC then AirDropping the photos to another device, some photos may automatically be shared in JPEG. This has to do with the two devices and whether the receiving device is able to appropriately view, edit, or duplicate the photos. The why would be determined the devices being used.


If you would like to avoid this, you can do so by using iCloud photos. 


You can learn more under “Sharing and converting this media” here: Using HEIF or HEVC media on Apple devices - Apple Support


Kindest regards.


Oct 7, 2023 3:44 PM in response to april fromsaint petersburg

Hello april fromsaint petersburg,


You can find the guide for sharing pictures through iCloud here: How to use Shared Albums in Photos on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac


1. Go to the Albums tab and tap the Add button .
2. Tap New Shared Album .
3. Give the shared album a name, then tap Next.
4. Choose people to invite from your contacts, or type an email address or iMessage phone number.
5. Tap Create.


Cheers!



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