General Information
File Function
| Title | File Function |
| Primary Function | Store edits |
| Secondary Functions | Non-destructive adjustments |
| Features | XML format, Sidecar file |
File Characteristics
| Title | File Characteristics |
| Quality | Metadata only |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | No |
| Editable | Yes, indirectly |
Use Cases
| Title | Use Cases |
| Photo Editing | Yes |
| Image Retouching | Yes |
| Photography Workflow | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Title | Security and Practices |
| Security Risks | None inherent |
| Best Practices | Backup, Version control |
Historical/Version Information
| Title | Historical/Version Information |
| Initial Release | 2014 |
| Associated with | iOS 8 |
Associated Types
| Title | Associated Types |
| Image File | .jpg, .jpeg |
| Related Formats | RAW, PNG |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Title |
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| Photos App |
Free | iOS, macOS |
 iCloud Photos |
Service-based | Web, iOS devices |