Open a HEIC file on Windows, free
Drop a .heic photo, see it at once, and save it as PNG or JPG.
HEIC and HEIF photos. Nothing is uploaded.
You see the picture itself. Saving it as PNG or JPG makes a copy that opens everywhere. Extra data such as Live Photo video and depth is not kept.
Want to open more than one kind of file?
Anyopen is a small Windows viewer for documents, spreadsheets, presentations, PDF, pictures and archives. $9.99 once, no account, works offline. Not made by or connected with Microsoft.
Pay once. Own it. No subscription.
Other ways to open a HEIC file on Windows
- Install the HEIF Image Extensions from the Microsoft Store (the HEVC extension may cost money).
- On the phone, turn on Most Compatible in the camera settings so new photos are JPG.
- Use Anyopen on Windows to open HEIC photos offline, with no account.
Private: nothing is uploaded
The file is read inside your browser. It is never sent to a server.
Questions
How do I open a HEIC file on Windows for free?
Drop it on this page. The photo opens in your browser and you can save it as PNG or JPG. It is free.
Why does my HEIC photo not open?
Windows needs extra codecs for HEIC. This page does the decoding itself, so you do not need to install anything.
Is my photo uploaded?
No. It is decoded inside your browser and never leaves your device.
Does saving as JPG lose quality?
JPG is a little smaller and loses a little detail. PNG keeps every pixel but makes a bigger file.
Can I convert many photos at once?
Use the HEIC to JPG tool on this site for several photos at a time.
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