Image formats
The Best Image Formats for Websites
WebP, AVIF, JPG, PNG, SVG — and why HEIC doesn't belong on the web. A practical guide to choosing image formats for fast, good-looking websites.
· 2 min read
Image formats
Clear explanations of modern image formats and the technology behind them.
Image formats
What Is HEIF? The High Efficiency Image File Format Explained
HEIF is the image container standard behind HEIC, AVIF and camera .HIF files. Learn what it is, who created it, what it can store and where it's supported.
· 2 min read
Image formats
Why Does the iPhone Use HEIC Instead of JPG?
Apple switched the iPhone camera to HEIC in 2017. Here's why — storage, image quality, modern camera features and hardware support — and what it means for you.
· 2 min read
Image formats
What Is a HEIC File? A Clear Guide to Apple's Photo Format
HEIC is the format your iPhone uses to save photos. Here's what it is, why Apple chose it, how it compares to JPG and how to open or convert HEIC files on any device.
· 3 min read