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HEIC Support

By Corey Salzano

Content Management / Document Management & Downloads

HEIC Support Review - In-Depth Analysis

Enables .heic file uploads to the Media Library and generates .webp or .jpg copies upon upload.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

7.1/10

User Rating

5/5 (based on 3+ reviews)

Active Installations

5,000+

Update Frequency

Below Average It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

This plugin allows you to upload .heic files to your Media Library. It automatically creates .webp or .jpg copies of the .heic images when they are uploaded. This ensures compatibility with various platforms and devices.

There is an optional feature that replaces the original upload with the converted file instead of creating a copy. To utilize this functionality, ensure your server is running ImageMagick 7 or above.

After activating the plugin, you can check the settings under Media to see if your server supports ImageMagick.

Comparing to Alternatives

HEIC Support is a specialized plugin designed to enable HEIC image format compatibility within WordPress. Compared to other image format plugins, it focuses solely on HEIC files.

Top alternatives

HEIC Support

Strengths

Simple and focused functionality for HEIC images
Easy to install and use without complex settings
Improves compatibility for modern image formats

Weaknesses

Limited to HEIC format support only
No advanced image optimization features
Lacks integration with broader media management tools

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback on HEIC Support highlights its straightforward utility but also notes some limitations due to its narrow scope.

Positive highlights

"Works seamlessly to add HEIC support" - User A
"Lightweight and does exactly what it promises" - User B
"No complicated setup required" - User C

Common complaints

Does not support other image formats
No additional features beyond HEIC compatibility

Weaknesses

Limited functionality may not meet all user needs
No updates or enhancements reported frequently

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who specifically need to add HEIC image format support to their WordPress site without additional features.

Not ideal for

Those looking for a comprehensive image management or optimization plugin that supports multiple formats.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides essential HEIC format support, enabling WordPress to handle HEIC images without extra cost.

Final Verdict

HEIC Support is a straightforward solution for users needing HEIC image compatibility in WordPress.

Its focused approach makes it easy to use but limits its appeal to users seeking broader image management features.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free HEIC Support plugin.

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Heic

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Iphone

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Webp

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Contributors and developers

“HEIC Support” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.

Corey Salzano

Free Version

WPS

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7.1

Very Good

Ratings

5 out of 5 | 3

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Version

2.2.1

Last updated

1 week ago

Active installations

5,000+

WordPress version

7.0.2 or higher

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PHP version

or higher

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Languages

7

Category

Content Management

Document Management & Downloads

Tags

Convert,Heic,Heif,Iphone,Webp

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