The Client-Side HEIC Converter That Ditches Servers — And Why It's About Damn Time
iPhone photos in HEIC format are a nightmare for non-Apple users. This browser-based converter fixes it without touching a server — here's the gritty build process.
⚡ Key Takeaways
- Client-side HEIC conversion via WASM keeps photos private and works offline.
- Handle color shifts with sRGB Canvas hacks; process sequentially to dodge memory crashes.
- This paves the way for browser-native codec decoding, sidelining server costs.
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Originally reported by dev.to
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