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.
OpenDocument Drawing (ODD) file is an XML-based open standard file format for office documents. It is used for processing Word documents, graphics, presentations, and spreadsheets using ZIP-compressed XML files. The ODD files are vendor, platform, and application-neutral, enabling expansive interoperability of all office documents and sub-documents. It is free from restrictions, royalty payments, or any other licensing. The file format comprises a standardized ZIP archive that contains various directories and files. It allows for a single XML document that uses the <office:document> root element to process office documents.
To convert files from HEIC to ODD 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 ODD.
On the bottom right corner of the display, click the “Convert” button. Your converted ODD file will be ready for download.
Click the “Download” button on the right side of the ODD 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 ODD file, you first convert it to ODD and then download it.
Instead of converting a file manually from HEIC to ODD, use an online tool like Convertjack to convert the file without losing any details.
After converting the HEIC file, Download the ODD file and save it in the default folder for all your downloads on the desktop or mobile.
One of the advantages of ODD is its broad support in modern web browsers and various software applications, which helps ensure that images are viewable by a broad audience with minimal compatibility issues. The main disadvantage of HEIC is its limited support outside of Apple's ecosystem, posing compatibility challenges. Therefore, converting HEIC images to more widely supported formats, such as ODD. Check this HEIC vs. ODD comparison to determine which image format best suits your intended use.