How to disable HEIC Image format?

[Sammuel1973]

Not sure what HEIC is, but suddenly all my pics are no longer in JPEG format, see pic. Is there a way to convert existing HEIC pics to JPEG pics? Thanks!

 

[B. Diddy]

Not sure about converting existing pics back to JPEG, but this is how to change the default option back: https://www.sammobile.com/2019/03/18/how-to-make-galaxy-s10-camera-photos-take-less-space

EDIT: There are a number of sites that will convert HEIC to JPG, but I can't be sure how safe your data is (since you have to upload your pics to those sites). Do a search for "convert HEIC to JPG."

 

[L0n3N1nja]

High Efficiency Image Coding(HEIC)

Basically jpeg is a very dated file format and it's gonna get replaced sooner or later. HEIC is based off the HEVC(High Efficiency Video Coding aka H.265 and it allows more data to be stored in a smaller image file. No doubt the result of 4K video having massive file sizes. HEIC allows more images to be stored on ones device, reduces data requirements to upload/download images, and reduces strain on the servers that host everything among other benefits.

I wasn't aware Samsung brought the image format to their phones, thought it was still an Apple exclusive on mobile. There should be no need to convert your current images but any image editor should be able to do it. Personally I use Lightroom but there is probably a free option available.

 

[mustang7757]

High Efficiency Image Coding(HEIC)

Basically jpeg is a very dated file format and it's gonna get replaced sooner or later. HEIC is based off the HEVC(High Efficiency Video Coding aka H.265 and it allows more data to be stored in a smaller image file. No doubt the result of 4K video having massive file sizes. HEIC allows more images to be stored on ones device, reduces data requirements to upload/download images, and reduces strain on the servers that host everything among other benefits.

I wasn't aware Samsung brought the image format to their phones, thought it was still an Apple exclusive on mobile. There should be no need to convert your current images but any image editor should be able to do it. Personally I use Lightroom but there is probably a free option available.

Looks like camera settings it has the option

 

[Sammuel1973]

Looks like camera settings it has the option View attachment 329362View attachment 329363

Thank you!

 

[mustang7757]

Thank you!

Your welcome!