HEIC File Extension

HEIC file extension is created by Moving Picture Experts Group, also known as High Efficiency Image Format. HEIC has been classified as Common File Types. This File type categories under Zip, Text, Binary and XML, however, the format of this file format has not been determined yet. You can open HEIC files in Apple iOS program.

High Efficiency Image Format File Type

What is a HEIC File Type?

Also known as H.265, HEIF has become a popular storage format for digital photos because it allows you to create images with a smaller file while maintaining or improving the quality of l' image on JPEG. When Apple launched iOS 11 and High Sierra in 2017, format became the standard for storing photos on iOS devices. Android 9 also introduced native support for HEIF images.

Apple introduced native support for HEIF with High Sierra (macOS 10.13) for the first time. Microsoft also introduced support with the release of Windows 10,1803 in April 2018 as long as extensions of the HEIF Microsoft images are installed. There are several software applications that also support the visualization and conversion of HEIC images, including File Viewer Plus for Windows, which can both visualize and convert HEIC images, and iMazing HEIC Converter for macOS.

If you use an iPhone and share a HEIC image with a user not-iOS or a social media site l'can be automatically converted to JPEG so that it is compatible with the platform-target form. If you do not want this behavior, or if you want to continue using JPEG to save images rather than HEIF to iOS, open the file Settings " app in iOS, select Camera → Formats → Most Compatible, and choose Most Compatible.

Some digital cameras also record images in HEIC format.

Free online HEIC Tools & Apps

We have also the free online .HEIC (High Efficiency Image Format) file extension apps that can allow to view, edit, convert from to HEIC, merge, split and compare the HEIC files without installing anything on your system. Please click on the links to explore the complete list of details for each required feature.

HEIC Converter

Open HEIC

Edit HEIC

Compare HEIC Files

Merge HEIC Files

Split HEIC Files

HEIC Metadata Viewer

HEIC Files Common Issues

There are few common issues with the High Efficiency Image Format .HEIC File Extensions while opening the .HEIC files on Windows and MacOs, we have solution to those issues such as:

Can't Open HEIC Files?

1. You must have supported software programs installed for High Efficiency Image Format on your system such as Apple iOS.
2. Associate default Apple Ios Apple iOS program for *.heic (High Efficiency Image Format) files.
   
   

   Associate HEIC Default Program on Windows

   1. Right-click a *.HEIC (e.g example.heic) file and click Open With.
   2. In the Open with dialog box, click Apple Ios Apple iOS program Or click Browse to locate the program (*.exe) that you want.
   3. Select check box for Always use this app to open .heic files.
   
   

   Associate HEIC Default Program on MacOs

   1. Click *.HEIC (e.g example.heic) file and click information -> Open With.
   2. In the programs list, click Apple Ios Apple iOS program Or other appropriate program that you want.
   3. Confirm Change for all... and Contine.
   4. A message will appear "This change will be applied to all files with .Apple iOS extension. By clicking Continue you confirm your selection", click Contine to apply changes.

Related HEIC File Extensions

HEIC default file extension is .HEIC and other similer related extensions are:

All Platform Software Programs for HEIC File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the HEIC files on each platforms such as Windows, Mac, iOS, Linux, Web and Android, you may click the each software link for more details for other supported formats for each software and the verified direct download links for each software with complete lisensing details.

Open HEIC File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	Adobe Photoshop 2020 for Windows	Commercial	Adobe

Open HEIC File on Mac OS

	Software	License	Developer
	Adobe Photoshop 2020 for MacOs	Commercial	Adobe
	Apple Preview 10 for MacOs	Bundled	Apple

Open HEIC file on Linux

	Software	License	Developer
	Adobe Photoshop 2020 for Linux	Commercial	Adobe

Open HEIC file on Web

	Software	License	Developer
	Dropbox 000 for Web	Free Trial	Dropbox

Open HEIC file on iOS

	Software	License	Developer
	Apple iOS 000 for iOS	Included with OS	Apple iOS
	Apple iOS 000 for iOS	Included with OS	Apple iOS

Open HEIC file on Android

	Software	License	Developer
	Dropbox 000 for Android	Free+	Dropbox
	Simple Soft Alliance Luma HEIF Viewer and Converter 000 for Android	Free+	Simple Soft Alliance Luma HEIF Viewer and Converter

About Licensing

1. Free Trial This software are often used for an attempt period, like 14 days, before requiring payment. Some trial versions have a reduced feature set.
2. Free This software is liberal to use. Examples include open-source , freeware software, like free programs supported by advertising.
3. Free⁺ This software is liberal to download and use, but contains in-app purchases (IAP) to unlock additional content or functionality.
4. Paid This software must be purchased so as to use it. it's going to be offered as a perpetual license or ongoing subscription.
5. Included with OS This software is bundled with an OS , like Windows, macOS, or Android.

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