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[Image Resizer] Better support for HEiC image formats

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#1,934 opened on Apr 4, 2020

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Description

Can HEIC images be catered for in ImageResizer

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Research direction
Investigate how ImageResizer currently handles image decoding and identify the module responsible for format detection. Look for existing support for HEIC in .NET libraries (e.g., SkiaSharp, Windows Imaging Component) and determine the best approach to integrate it.
Tech stack
csharp
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desktop
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Feature
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3
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1-2 days
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Active
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Mostly clear
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65