libheif 1.19.5
libheif is a powerful library designed for decoding and encoding HEIF (High Efficiency Image File Format) and AVIF (AV1 Image File Format) images.
These modern formats use advanced compression techniques - HEIF leverages HEVC (H.265) while AVIF utilizes AV1 - providing superior compression ratios compared to older formats like JPEG or PNG.
Decoding Capabilities:
Tiled Images: Efficiently handle large images by breaking them into smaller, manageable tiles.
Alpha Channels: Support for images with transparency.
Thumbnails: Extract and decode embedded thumbnails.
Metadata: Read EXIF and XMP metadata for detailed image information.
Depth Channel: Decode images with depth information, useful for 3D effects.
Multiple Images: Manage files containing multiple images.
Transformations: Perform image transformations such as cropping, mirroring, and rotating.
Overlay Images: Support for images with overlay layers.
Plugin Interface: Extend functionality by adding codecs for additional formats like AVC and JPEG.
Progressive Decoding: Decode images as they are being downloaded, enabling previewing.
Color Profiles: Read embedded color profiles for accurate color representation.
heix Images: Support for high bit-depth images (10 and 12-bit, chroma 4:2:2).
Encoding Capabilities:
Compression: Options for both lossy (with adjustable quality) and lossless compression.
Alpha Channels: Preserve transparency in encoded images.
Thumbnails: Embed thumbnails in the encoded file.
Multiple Images: Save multiple images in a single file.
Metadata: Write EXIF and XMP metadata into the image files.
Color Profiles: Embed color profiles to maintain color accuracy.
High Bit-Depth: Support for 10 and 12-bit images.
Monochrome Images: Encode monochrome images efficiently.
libheif is a versatile tool for anyone dealing with HEIF and AVIF images, offering extensive features for both decoding and encoding. Whether you need high-efficiency storage, detailed metadata handling, or advanced image processing capabilities, libheif provides a robust solution.
We suggest checking out these guides before or after installing the libheif:
How to Open and View HEIF Images
How to Open HEVC, HEIC and HEIF Files?
How to Uninstall HEVC and HEIF extensions?
Other recommended software:
WIC for HEIC enables users to view HEIC files directly within Windows Explorer or other compatible software. libavif is used for encoding and decoding AVIF files.
ConvertICO.COM provides a quick and easy online solution for converting between JPEG and HEIF formats, enabling you to effortlessly convert JPEG to HEIF and HEIF to JPEG.
