Windows 10 can’t open HEIC files by default, but there are a few solutions for both converting HEIC files to JPEG or adding native HEIC support to Windows 10 itself. Here’s a look at how it works.
How to Save Pictures as JPEG Instead of HEIC on the iPhone
Recent iPhones save camera pictures as HEIC files instead of JPEG. This new format is more efficient, which means you can save even more photos and videos on your iPhone, but it’s not compatible with every device and operating system, including older Macs. Here’s how to configure your iPhone to shoot JPEGs again for better compatibility.
How to Use Google’s Reverse Image Search Feature on the Mac
If you’re unfamiliar with Google’s reverse image search, then you have to learn about this valuable tool. The feature will let you look for similar photos online, so if you need to find out where a picture was taken, for example, this may just help you do so.
Photos for Mac: Add Images to an Album With a Keyboard Shortcut
Apple has graciously provided us with a way to add to an album in Photos using a keyboard shortcut—but only if it was the last album we created (or modified). We’ve got the scoop on this weird but useful feature.
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How to Batch Resize Multiple Images in Windows 10
There’s no simple, user friendly way to resize multiple images at once using the built-in tools in Windows 10. Fortunately, there’s a great third party app called Image Resizer for Windows that can resize and convert your images with a few quick clicks of the mouse. Here’s how it works.
Enable Low Quality Image Mode to Save Data When Sending Pictures on the iPhone
If you send lots of pictures via the Messages app, you may be using more mobile data than you realize. Instead of cutting back on sending your favorite pics to family and friends, first try enabling the iPhone’s Low Quality Image Mode, which automatically reduces the size of images you send via Messages, significantly reducing your data usage.
How to Automatically Add Location Data to Your iPhone Pictures
If you switch to a new iPhone and haven’t given the camera access to your location, then your device may not be saving location data on the places where you’ve taken your pictures. In today’s article, we’ll go over how you can tell—and how to toggle it back on!
How to Copy and Save Images from Safari on the Mac
The Mac’s built-in Web browser, Safari, has a special menu that’ll let you copy, save, or copy a link to almost any image you find. In this article, we’ve got all the details on how this works! With the usual caveats for not using other people’s work when you don’t have permission, of course. Don’t forget that part.
How to Adjust White Balance in Photos on the Mac
We all have pictures that appear to be too orange or too blue because of the lighting conditions that they were taken under. In this article, we’ll talk about how to fix these unfortunate color casts using the Photos app on the Mac!
macOS: Edit Images With “Invert Selection” in Preview for Mac
Preview’s “Invert Selection” tool is a handy but little-known feature that’ll let you remove parts of an image pretty easily. In this tip, we’ll cover how to use this to crop pieces out of your pictures!