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Virtual Appointment Image Uploader Tips & Tricks

By July 24, 2020April 25th, 2024Walt Ortho Information

Are you using our Virtual Orthodontic Appointment and having some issues uploading? You’ve come to the right place, below are a few different image uploader tips & tricks for a smooth uploading experience.

 

1. Compressing/Decreasing Image Files

Have images over 5MB? We recommend using a free browser-based image compressor like Compress JPEG. This one, in particular, allows you to drag and drop up to 20 images in one go in .jpg, .jpeg, .png, and more.

Have an iPhone/iPad? Your file type is likely in .heic/.heif in which case Compress HEIC Online is for you.

If you have any issues with the above browser compressors, please Google “Free [File Type] Image Compressor” for additional options.

2. Convert HEIC to JPG

While we have updated our image uploaders to accept both .heic and .heif file types, you may still have issues uploading due to possible compatibility issues.

 

What is a HEIC file type?

If you only tend to use iOS, then the chances are pretty good that you never really know when an image is in the .heic or .jpg formats because, for the most part, it doesn’t matter. However, when you start sharing images or saving them to a computer for future use, a more common format like .jpg/.png is important. Unfortunately, the default setting on iOS is automatically set to “High Efficiency” with a .heic file type.

 

Want to switch this default setting on your tablet or phone?

  1. Open the “Settings” app on the iPhone and go to “Camera”
  2. Choose “Formats” and select “Most Compatible” to shoot photos in JPEG format on your iPhone camera.
  3. Exit out of Settings.

Note this will not revise the file formats of already captured photos saved in your photo album.

 

Converting from iMac

There are two of the more popular options for converting file types here. The first option is great because once it’s set up — it’s super quick to use moving forward.

  1. Use the application tool Automator to set up a quick action for converting to JPG: How to Convert HEIC Images to JPG on a Mac the Easy Way. Moving forward you only need to right-click in your Finder on however many images and select this from your Quick Action options.
  2. If you have a single image, a quick easy way to convert is to screenshot the image to change it into a .png. Just be aware, depending how large you screenshot this it may either make the image fairly large or too small and become pixelated and low quality.

 

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DR. WALT’S DECISION TO BECOME AN ORTHODONTIST WAS INSPIRED BY HIS OWN DIRECT PERSONAL EXPERIENCE.

Dr. Walt received his dental (DDS) degree from the University of Western Ontario, graduating first in his class and receiving the Gold Medal as well as numerous awards recognizing his scholastic and clinical achievements, leadership and character. He then completed his orthodontic training at the University of Colorado, where he received both his Specialty Certificate and Master of Science Degree. During his residency, he was awarded the Rocky Mountain Orthodontics Scholarship for overall excellence.

After graduating from residency and opening Walt Orthodontics in 2013, Dr. Walt committed himself to applying his traditional orthodontic education into the digital world to improve clinical outcomes and patient experience. He currently serves as a Faculty Member, Key Opinion Leader, and Advisory Board Member for Align Technology which involves traveling around the world to teach other orthodontists about Invisalign. Being at the forefront of digital orthodontics, Dr. Walt was invited to be the first orthodontist in Canada to use custom LightForce braces. He also serves as an Orthodontic Coach/Mentor for other orthodontists looking to improve their knowledge of digital orthodontics.

In addition to practicing orthodontics, Dr. Walt is a “die-hard” Blue Jays fan and enjoys working out in his spare time.

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Dr. Stephanie Grossman pursued her dental degree in sunny South Florida at Nova Southeastern University. She graduated with honours, at the top of her class, and was inducted into the Phi Kappa Phi Honour Society. She then completed her orthodontic training at the University of Detroit Mercy, where she received both a Specialty Certificate in Orthodontics and a Master of Science degree. She is both a diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics and a Fellow of the Royal College of Dentists of Canada.

Dr. Grossman strives to provide the highest standard of orthodontic care for her patients. She attends numerous hours of continuing education and utilizes the latest advancements in orthodontics. Dr. Grossman is licensed to practice in both the United States and Canada.

Outside of the clinic, Dr. Grossman enjoys spending time with her friends and family and traveling the world. She is a self-proclaimed foodie and loves trying new restaurants!