How to Open HEIC Files on Windows Install HEIF Image Extensions: Download and install the HEIF Image Extensions from the Microsoft Store to enable native support for HEIC files on Windows.

Though HEIC images are common on Apple devices, the file format doesn't enjoy widespread compatibility. Here's how to convert those images into JPEGs on Mac.

The HEIF (High Efficiency Image File) and HEVC (High Efficiency Video Coding or H.265) formats were introduced in 2015, according to FileInfocom. While Apple's lineup of iPhones was the first ...