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Understanding HEIC Metadata

Each HEIC sample in our collection contains rich metadata that provides valuable information about how the photo was captured:

Device Information

• Camera make and model - iPhone 12 Pro, Samsung Galaxy A32, iPad Air (5th gen)
• Device settings - Resolution, orientation, color space
• Operating system - iOS version or Android version used

Camera Settings

• Exposure settings - ISO, shutter speed, aperture (when available)
• Focal length - Lens information
• White balance - Color temperature settings
• Flash usage - Whether flash was used

Location Data

Some samples include GPS coordinates showing where the photo was taken. This is useful for testing location-based features in your applications.

Color Profile Information

• iPhone samples - Usually Display P3 color profile (wider gamut)
• Samsung samples - Typically sRGB color profile (standard)

This metadata remains intact when you convert HEIC to JPG using our converter, making it ideal for testing metadata preservation in other tools.

iPhone HEIC vs Samsung HEIC: Key Differences

While both iPhone and Samsung devices create .heic files, there are subtle technical differences:

Aspect	iPhone HEIC	Samsung HEIC
Encoder	Apple HEVC encoder	Samsung HEVC encoder
Color Profile	Display P3 (wider color gamut)	sRGB (standard gamut)
Compression	Slightly more aggressive	More conservative
File Size	Typically 10-15% smaller	Slightly larger
Compatibility	Excellent with Apple ecosystem	Better cross-platform compatibility
Best For Testing	iOS app development, color accuracy testing	Android testing, general compatibility

Important: Both types are fully compatible with standard HEIC converters, including HEIC Digital's converter. The differences are mostly technical and don't affect basic conversion or viewing functionality.

For comprehensive testing, we recommend downloading samples from both device types to ensure your tool handles all HEIC variations correctly.

What Makes a Good HEIC Test File?

Not all HEIC samples are created equal. Here's what makes our samples ideal for testing:

1. Original, Unmodified Files

Our samples are direct exports from the camera - never re-encoded, never edited, never compressed. This ensures they represent real-world HEIC files your users will encounter.

2. Complete Metadata

Each sample includes:

• Full EXIF data (camera settings, exposure info)
• XMP metadata (where applicable)
• GPS coordinates (on some samples)
• Device identification
• Capture date and time
• Orientation information

3. Device Variety

Testing with only iPhone samples? You might miss Samsung-specific issues. Our collection includes:

• iPhone 12 Pro - Popular consumer device
• iPad Air (5th gen) - Larger sensor, different characteristics
• Samsung Galaxy A32 - Android HEIC implementation

4. Orientation Variety

• Landscape (4032x3024, 4000x3000) - Standard photo orientation
• Portrait (3024x4032) - Vertical orientation testing

This helps test aspect ratio handling, orientation tag reading, and thumbnail generation.

5. Resolution Range

From 12MP (4000x3000) to 12.2MP (4032x3024) - covering the most common HEIC resolutions you'll encounter in the wild.