HEIF

HEIF (High Efficiency Image File Format) is a modern image format designed to store images and sequences efficiently, based on the HEVC/H.265 standard, offering high-quality images at reduced file sizes. Developed by MPEG and adopted by major platforms, it supports features like transparency, multiple images, and metadata, making it ideal for mobile and high-resolution photography. Its advantages include smaller sizes and better quality, though compatibility is still growing.