HEIF File Extension

HEIF file extension is created by Moving Picture Experts Group, also known as High Efficiency Image Format. HEIF has been classified as Raster Image Files. 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 HEIF files in Apple iOS program.

High Efficiency Image Format File Type

High Efficiency Image Format File Type

Extension	.heif
Developer	Moving Picture Experts Group
Popularity	Very Common Common Average Uncommon Rare 5.0 (106 Votes) Thank you for voting!Already voted, thanks!
Mime Type	mime-type/not.available
Default Program	Apple iOS
Category	Raster Image Files
Format	Binary
Updated	11/1/2024

What is a HEIF File Type?

HEIF stands for High Efficiency Image Format. It is based on the HEVC (High Efficiency Video Compression) also known as H.265. It was developed by the Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG) and became popular in 2017 when Apple announced the replacement of JPEG files with HEIF files in iOS 11. HEIF images require much less space than JPEG images, without sacrificing the quality of the image. If a user shares an image with a user not-iPhone or to a social site, l' image HEIF is converted to JPEG image.

If you do not want to save images in HEIF format, open your file; " Settings &" app, and select Camera & &&& rarr; Formats & &&& rarr; Most Compatible. Selecting Most Compatible means that images will now be saved in JPEG format by iOS.

HEIF files are considered more often as .HEIC files.

Free online HEIF Tools & Apps

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

HEIF Files Common Issues

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

Can't Open HEIF 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 *.heif (High Efficiency Image Format) files.
   
   

   Associate HEIF Default Program on Windows

   1. Right-click a *.HEIF (e.g example.heif) 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 .heif files.
   
   

   Associate HEIF Default Program on MacOs

   1. Click *.HEIF (e.g example.heif) 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 HEIF File Extensions

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

All Platform Software Programs for HEIF File Extension

List of all softwares that can open the HEIF 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 HEIF File on Windows

	Software	License	Developer
	Adobe Photoshop 2020 for Windows	Commercial	Adobe

Open HEIF File on Mac OS

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

Open HEIF file on Linux

	Software	License	Developer
	Adobe Photoshop 2020 for Linux	Commercial	Adobe

Open HEIF file on Web

	Software	License	Developer

Open HEIF file on iOS

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

Open HEIF file on Android

	Software	License	Developer
	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.

About HEIF - High Efficiency Image Format

Updated 11/1/2024

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