Quick Overview
HEIF (High Efficiency Image Format) is a container format for images and image sequences. HEIC is Apple's implementation of HEIF using the HEVC (H.265) codec for compression.
Think of HEIF as the container (like a box) and HEIC as one specific type of content that can go in that box. All HEIC files are HEIF files, but not all HEIF files are HEIC.
Key Differences
- HEIF: General container format, can use different codecs (HEVC, AV1, etc.)
- HEIC: Specifically uses HEVC/H.265 codec, Apple's preferred format.
- Compatibility: HEIC has broader support on Apple devices.
- File Extension: Both may use .heif or .heic extensions.
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