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About the HEIF format
HEIF — High Efficiency Image File Format
HEIF is the container format standard developed by MPEG for storing images encoded with HEVC (H.265). While HEIC is the specific Apple implementation, HEIF is the underlying open standard that supports a broader range of encoders including AV1 (AVIF).
Common uses
- Cross-platform modern image delivery
- HDR and wide color gamut images
- Image sequences and live photo storage
- Next-generation camera output formats
About the TXZ format
TXZ — XZ-compressed TAR Archive
TXZ (also .tar.xz) is a TAR archive compressed with the XZ algorithm, which is based on LZMA2. It provides the highest compression ratios of the common tar formats, making it the preferred choice for official Linux distribution packages (Arch, Fedora, Gentoo). The trade-off is slower compression speed versus gzip or bzip2.
Common uses
- Official Linux distribution package format (e.g., Arch Linux)
- Maximum compression of large software releases
- Distributing firmware and embedded system images
- Archiving large datasets for long-term storage
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Frequently asked questions
Is the conversion free?
Yes, basic conversion is completely free. For large volumes, check out our paid plans.
What is the maximum file size?
Free accounts can convert files up to 25 MB. Pro accounts up to 100 MB.
How long are my files kept?
Files are automatically deleted after 1 hour on the free plan, 24 hours on Pro.
What formats are supported?
We support over 200 source and target formats. See our complete formats page.