High Efficiency Image File Format
General Information
| Title | HEIF File Extension |
| Extension | .heif |
| Full Form | High Efficiency Image File Format |
| File Type | Raster Image |
| Developer | Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG) |
| MIME Type | image/heif |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store images |
| Additional Functions | Contain image sequences |
| Features | High compression, Quality retention |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High |
| Supports Layers | No |
| Supports Transparency | Yes |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Photography | Yes |
| Mobile Devices | Yes |
| Web Services | Limited |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Malicious code injection |
| Best Practices | Regular updates, Trusted sources |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 2015 |
| Latest Version | HEIF Version 2 (2019) |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .heic, .avci, .avcs |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 Microsoft Photos |
Free | Windows 10, Windows 11 |
 Apple Preview |
Free | macOS |
 GIMP |
Free | Windows, Mac, Linux |