HEIC stands for High-Efficiency Image Container file, a new or next-generation container file format developed by Apple Inc. for new models of iPads and iPhones. The container format can store and transfer image sequences and individual digital images. A HEIC file or image covers rich multimedia files, including other media streams like video, audio, and time texts. The file format uses high-efficiency video coding (HEVC) to compress images, significantly saving space and bandwidth. HEIC advanced compression technology preserves image quality, resulting in small and high-quality photos compared to PNGs and JPEGs.
JPEG File Interchange Format (JFIF) is a specific format for JPEG images that defines additional rules and structures to ensure consistent handling and interchange of image information among various applications and systems. The JFIF image format uses the same JPEG compression algorithm but includes extra markers and metadata that specify the color space, resolution, and pixel aspect ratio. This additional information enhances compatibility and ensures accurate rendering across different platforms, making JFIF a widely accepted format for exchanging JPEG images.
To convert files from HEIC to JFIF use an online tool that supports mass conversion, like Convertjack. Such a tool transforms single or bulk images at once to save time.
Go to Choose File, and select any HEIC photos you want to convert. If you want to do a bulk conversion, click Choose File and select all the HEIC pics you want to convert.
After uploading the HEIC image, click the “Select Format” button at the center. A drop-down menu will pop up; select JFIF.
On the bottom right corner of the display, click the “Convert” button. Your converted JFIF file will be ready for download.
Click the “Download” button on the right side of the JFIF file, and the converted image will be downloaded. If you convert multiple files, each file will have a “Download all” button in front of it, and you can click each button to download all the converted files.
To save a HEIC file as a JFIF file, you first convert it to JFIF and then download it.
Instead of converting a file manually from HEIC to JFIF, use an online tool like Convertjack to convert the file without losing any details.
After converting the HEIC file, Download the JFIF file and save it in the default folder for all your downloads on the desktop or mobile.
One of the advantages of JFIF is its universal support in modern web browsers and various software applications, ensuring that images are accessible to a broad audience with minimal compatibility issues. JFIF is reliable for compressing photographs and images where a small loss in quality is acceptable, offering a good balance between image quality and file size. The main disadvantage of HEIC is its limited support outside of Apple's ecosystem, which can create compatibility challenges. Therefore, converting HEIC images to more widely supported formats, such as JFIF, can enhance accessibility and improve platform compatibility. Check this HEIC vs. JFIF comparison to determine which image format best suits your intended use.