The move away from JPG is to reduce file sizes and for its other benefits including the ability to have multiple photos (from a burst sequence, say) in one file.

In fact, HEIC is slowly usurping the established (but old and flawed) JPG format.

These images are then stored in a HEIF file, which stands for High Efficiency File Format.

It usually costs 0.79US0.99, but it may already be installed on your device.

This will also cost you 0.79US0.99, but it feels like a small price to pay for the extra functionality.

If not, you should see a window similar to the one below where you can click on the Photos app and tick the box marked: Always use this app to open.HEIC files.

You can edit it as normal using the tools available in the Photos app, but youll also notice that even if you dont make any changes after clicking on the Edit Create button at the top right, theres a blue Save a copy button at the bottom which lets you re-save the photo in your preferred format, including JPG.

When you choose to share via Mail youll get to choose which size - always go for the original (maximum) file size if you want to retain the best quality.

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Heic Images On Windows 10