[wp-trac] [WordPress Trac] #53645: Convert heic to a web safe image format.

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#53645: Convert heic to a web safe image format.
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 Reporter:  spacedmonkey  |       Owner:  (none)
     Type:  enhancement   |      Status:  new
 Priority:  normal        |   Milestone:  Awaiting Review
Component:  Media         |     Version:
 Severity:  normal        |  Resolution:
 Keywords:  needs-patch   |     Focuses:
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Comment (by noisysocks):

 Thinking about a prompt some more, I believe the vast majority of users
 will not care what a HEIC file is ("I just want my image to appear!") and
 so we ought to make a JPEG or WEBP copy by default but allow this to be
 turned off if the user has atypical needs e.g. building a website
 exclusively for Safari users.

 If the server doesn't support HEIC (e.g. if Imagick is disabled or
 outdated), then we can upload the HEIC and educate the user that it likely
 won't work well and they should probably convert the image manually.
 WordPress already does this, but the UX could be improved.

 Support for other non web safe formats (TIFF, JPEG2000, etc.) is
 interesting to think about but, practically speaking, it's HEIC that is
 prolific and causing endless frustration, so let's focus on just that.

 I'm keen to pick this up for WP 6.7 unless someone wants it more.

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