Best HEIC Compression Settings
Dial in compression for different photo types: portraits, HDR scenes, Live Photos, and everyday snapshots.
Everyday Photos
Aim for ~60-70% size reduction while keeping fine detail and natural color.
- Target: 60-70% smaller
- Quality: High
- Recommended: Balanced preset (visually lossless)
Portraits & People
Skin tones should remain smooth, without banding or texture loss.
- Target: 50-60% smaller
- Quality: Very High
- Recommended: Portrait preset (faces priority)
HDR & Landscapes
Preserve dynamic range, subtle gradients, and wide color gamut.
- Target: 50-60% smaller
- Quality: Very High
- Recommended: HDR-friendly preset
Live Photos
Keep motion + audio components intact while shrinking storage footprint.
- Target: 40-55% smaller
- Quality: High
- Recommended: Live Photo-safe preset