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HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is a file format based on HEIF (High Efficiency Image Format) using HEVC (H.265) compression. It allows storing high-quality images while reducing file size by approximately 50% compared to JPEG. HEIC supports 16-bit color depth, transparency, HDR, and multiple image storage (such as Live Photos). Apple devices (iOS 11+ and macOS High Sierra+) use HEIC as the default format, making it popular in mobile photography, digital imaging, and cloud storage.

How to open and edit an HEIC file?

HEIC files can be opened and edited using various tools. Recommended software and methods include: - Native Support: - iOS Photos: View and edit HEIC files directly on iPhones and iPads. - macOS Preview: Open HEIC files natively in Preview and Photos on macOS. - Windows 10/11 (requires HEIF extension): Microsoft provides official HEIF and HEVC plugins (some may require a purchase). - Professional Editing Tools: - Adobe Photoshop 2020+: Supports HEIC editing and conversion. - Affinity Photo: Allows HEIC import and editing, suitable for professional designers. - Open-Source & Free Tools: - XnView MP: Multi-platform support for viewing and converting HEIC files. - GIMP (with plugin): Supports basic HEIC editing. - Online Conversion: - Use CloudConvert or Convertio to convert HEIC to JPEG, PNG, or other common formats. On Windows, additional HEVC video extensions may be required to decode HEVC-compressed images properly.

• Developed by: MPEG
• Initial Release: 2015
• Useful links:
https://nokiatech.github.io/heif/technical.html https://developer.apple.com/documentation/heif https://imagemagick.org/script/heic.php

WMZ (Windows Metafile Compressed) is a compressed vector graphics format developed by Microsoft, primarily used for web images, clip art, and Windows-related graphics. A WMZ file is essentially a ZIP-compressed version of a WMF (Windows Metafile) file, which can be extracted using tools like WinRAR or 7-Zip to obtain the original WMF file for further editing. The main advantage of the WMZ format is its ability to reduce file size while retaining the scalability of vector graphics, making it ideal for applications requiring efficient image loading.

How to open and edit a WMZ file?

WMZ files can be viewed, edited, or converted using various tools. Here are the recommended methods:

1. Viewing and Editing:

   • Microsoft Paint (Basic WMZ file viewer)
   • IrfanView (Lightweight viewer and converter, requires plugins for WMZ support)

2. Extracting the WMF File (for advanced editing):

   • Use 7-Zip or WinRAR to extract the WMF file from the WMZ archive, then edit it using CorelDRAW or Adobe Illustrator.

3. Format Conversion:

   • ImageMagick (Convert WMZ files to PNG, JPEG, SVG, and other formats)

Note: Since WMZ is just a compressed version of WMF, if you encounter compatibility issues, try extracting the WMF file first before editing.

• Developed by: Microsoft
• Initial Release: 1992
• Useful links:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Metafile https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/microsoft-paint https://www.irfanview.com/ https://imagemagick.org/script/formats.php