| Full Name | High-Efficiency Image Format (HEIF) |
| Format ID | IG_FORMAT_HEIF = 115 |
| File Extension(s) | *.heif, *.heic |
| Data Type | Raster Image |
| Data Encoding | Binary |
| Color Profile Support | Read |
| Multi-Page Support | No |
| Alpha Channel Support | No |
To support HEIF and HEIC formats, attach the ImageGear HEIF Component to ImageGear Core. See the Attaching Components page under the "How to Work with ..." section.
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Developed by MPEG, popularized by Apple with the release of IOS 11 in 2017. The format touts more information and more metadata with reduced file size. The default and most widely used compression for HEIF files is HEVC. HEIF containers compressed using HEVC are also branded as High-Efficiency Image Container (HEIC) files, which are commonly produced by Apple devices.
If this feature is enabled, you or your organization will be responsible for obtaining the required third-party patent licenses for distribution of your application with the enabled HEIF/HEIC feature. Accusoft is unable to obtain a transferable license to give to customers. Customers must obtain it directly. See the "VIDEO TECHNOLOGIES DISTRIBUTION" section of the Software License Agreement for more information.