How to open HEIC images in Windows 11
When transferring photos from iPhone to iPhone computer Windows 11 finds that you cannot view or edit images on your computer, because Windows PC uses JPEG or JPG image format by default.
However, you can view HEIC image files on your Windows 11 computer, as well as convert them to JPEG format easily.
The difference between HEIC and JPEG image format
One of the biggest benefits of using the HEIC format is that it uses a more efficient and modern compression method. As a result, high-quality images are easier to store at smaller file sizes. In addition, 16-bit color format support is also supported. And store multiple photos in one file.
While JPEG is one of the most widely used image formats, especially in digital photography. JPEG format is supported across many operating systems such as Windows 11 computers and Android smartphones.
How to Open HEIC Files in Windows 11 Computer
If you download a HEIC image or transfer it to your Windows 11 computer, you won’t be able to open the file right away. You can tell after saving the file as the image will not contain any thumbnail or format indicator.
This indicates that the file has a program that opens it in the computer, and it shows an error message in the Photos application, remember HEVC Video Extension is required to view this file.
To open such images on your computer, a third-party application is required. To do this, follow these steps:
- Open the Microsoft Store app on your computer.
- Search for the application HEIC Image Viewer, Converter and install it on your computer.
- Open the app and then click on the Open tab in the top left.
- Search for the HEIC image on your computer and then click on Open.
How to convert HEIC files to JPEG files
To convert any HEIC image in Windows 11 PC to JPEG format, you can use the free iMazing HIEC Converter app. To do this, follow these steps:
- Download an app iMazing HIEC Converter and install it on your computer.
- Open the application, then click on the file tab in the top left, then select the option to open a file.
- Find the HIEC file and tap on it to open it in the app.
- On the application screen choose JPEG format, then use a slider and set the quality to 100.
- Click on the Transfer option.
- Select the location to save the file, then press OK.
- Once the Conversion Successful window appears, close the application and navigate to the file location, you will find that the file extension has been converted to JPEG.
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