GUIDE
After the iCloud ZIP, how do I tidy HEIC before delivery?
After you pack a public iCloud album into a ZIP, a common cleanup order is: unzip → convert HEIC with Heiclocal → optionally strip with Metastrip → optionally watermark with Stampdrop → then deliver or archive. The boundary stays the same: only public share links belong in Sharezip.
Packing overview: public album ZIP. Public vs private: SZ-3. Failures: ZIP failed or slow.
1. Why ZIPs often contain HEIC
iPhone captures often land as HEIC. Windows machines, older apps, or JPG-only delivery specs struggle with that. Convert to a common format before strip/stamp to cut rework.
2. Recommended pipeline (product boundaries)
- 1. Sharezip: public share link → ZIP.
- 2. Heiclocal: batch HEIC → JPG/PNG (local convert per live product).
- 3. Optional Metastrip: strip GPS/common metadata before outbound send.
- 4. Optional Stampdrop: proof or brand marks.
On each tool’s local main path, you do not upload originals to that product’s servers just to finish the step—per each site’s own copy. Support: [email protected].
3. When to skip a step
- - Recipient accepts HEIC: skip convert.
- - Internal preview may keep location fields: skip Metastrip.
- - Finals need no mark: skip Stampdrop.
Event/client batch-save framing: SZ-2.
4. Spot-checks
- - After convert: brightest/darkest and face close-ups.
- - After strip: confirm fields you care about are gone (your checklist).
- - After stamp: subject not blocked.
FAQ
Next step? Heiclocal → optional Metastrip → optional Stampdrop.
Must convert? When recipients or tools do not accept HEIC.
Private album? Out of scope; public links only.
Apple password? Never asked for public-link packing.
Related reading
Disclaimer
Sharezip is not an Apple official tool. Follow the sharer’s permissions and local law. Support: [email protected].