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HEIC Image Duplicate & Image Capture App

Recently when downloading images from my iPhone to my Mac and using Image Capture to do so, I am seeing two HEIC format images. The file number is changed, for example, one is IMG_8887.HEIC and the duplicate is IMG_E8887.HEIC


The HEIC format is already a bit of hurdle in compatibility with the rest of the universe - but now there appears to be 2 versions of the exact same image files. The duplicates do not show up on my iphone - only from the scrollable Image Capture app.


I am not sure how to control this and find it a distraction from being able to work efficiently, that is a pile-on in memory use and if there is an explanation somewhere as to a) Why, b) How to control these factors, I would appreciate any feedback.


Thank you


I am attaching an example from Image Capture below:

iMac (2017 – 2020)

Posted on Jul 23, 2024 9:41 AM

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Posted on Jul 23, 2024 10:56 AM

The E means edited. I see that the E files are a non-native aspect ratio-- you've chosen to have the camera crop the native 4x3 image to 16x9. So you are getting the native version and the 16x9 version. The 16x9 has thrown away the top and bottom of the native picture, and the iPhone is giving you a chance to change your mind.


Personally, I prefer to do my cropping on my own where I can control which part gets cut off, so I don't get these extra files. If you don't want the full originals, you can just delete them. If you want only the 4x3s, then you can open the in-camera editing stuff (little arrow thing at center top) and set it to 4x3.


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Jul 23, 2024 10:56 AM in response to Hyrax

The E means edited. I see that the E files are a non-native aspect ratio-- you've chosen to have the camera crop the native 4x3 image to 16x9. So you are getting the native version and the 16x9 version. The 16x9 has thrown away the top and bottom of the native picture, and the iPhone is giving you a chance to change your mind.


Personally, I prefer to do my cropping on my own where I can control which part gets cut off, so I don't get these extra files. If you don't want the full originals, you can just delete them. If you want only the 4x3s, then you can open the in-camera editing stuff (little arrow thing at center top) and set it to 4x3.


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