How to save your photos as jpegs

Saving photos as JPEGs

MAC Trade Services requires photographs to be submitted in a compatible format to ensure smooth processing and compliance with our systems. Please note that HEIC files are not supported by our platform.

To prevent delays or issues, ensure that all images are saved and uploaded in JPEG format. This standard format allows our team to efficiently review and process submissions, maintaining the integrity and accuracy of the activities conducted.

By adhering to this requirement, you help streamline our verification processes and ensure that all records meet the necessary standards.

How to ensure an iPhone Saves Photos in JPEG Format (for most scenarios)

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By default, iPhones capture photos in HEIF (High Efficiency Image Format) when using the standard camera app. HEIF provides better compression, meaning it results in smaller file sizes without compromising much on image quality. However, you can change this behavior so your iPhone saves photos in JPEG format:

How to Change to JPEG for Photos:

  1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
  2. Scroll down and tap on Camera.
  3. Tap on Formats under the Camera settings.
  4. Under the "Camera Capture" section, select Most Compatible.
    • Most Compatible ensures that your iPhone saves photos in JPEG and videos in H.264 (as opposed to the more efficient formats like HEIF and HEVC).
    • This option may result in larger file sizes compared to the High Efficiency setting, but your photos will be in JPEG format.

With this setting enabled, any new photos you take using the Camera app will be saved as JPEG files.

JPEGs on an Android phone

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Most Android phones, especially those running recent versions of Android, save photos in JPEG format by default. However, some newer Android phones (such as those from Google, Samsung, and other manufacturers) may save photos in the HEIF (High Efficiency Image Format) for better compression and smaller file sizes.

To make sure your phone saves photos as JPEG instead of HEIF, follow these steps:

For Google Pixel and Stock Android (Android 11 or later)

  1. Open the Camera app on your phone.
  2. Tap on the Settings icon (gear icon) in the top-left or top-right corner of the screen.
  3. Scroll down and look for the "Image quality" or "File format" option.
    • On some devices, this might be under Advanced settings.
  4. Ensure the JPEG format is selected. If it’s set to HEIF, change it to JPEG.

For Samsung Galaxy Phones (One UI)

  1. Open the Camera app on your Samsung phone.
  2. Tap the Settings icon (gear icon) in the top-left corner.
  3. Scroll down and look for "Save pictures as" or "Picture format" (under Camera settings).
  4. Select JPEG from the options.

For Other Android Phones

The process is generally similar on other Android devices, though the exact names of the settings may vary based on the manufacturer and version of Android. Look for settings related to "Image format", "Picture format", or "Save pictures as" in your Camera app settings and select JPEG.