Microsoft is working on HEIC support for Windows 10, and its Windows 10 April 2018 Update now prompts you to visit its app store to download codec software that will open HEIC files.

Incorporates transparency and additional metadata How to open HEIC files If you would like to open an HEIC file on your Apple device, the process is pretty straightforward.

This guide provides steps to convert Apple's HEIC files to PNG without internet for Mac and iPhone users, preserving image quality and ensuring compatibility.

Open the HEIC file in Preview: Preview is a default application on all Macs. To open your HEIC file, right-click on the file, select ‘Open With’, and then choose ‘Preview’.