How to open a HEIC file
A HEIC file is a photo. An iPhone saves photos as HEIC by default. Some Android phones do the same. The files are small and the quality is good.
Many programs cannot open HEIC. Windows needs extensions from the Microsoft Store. Some Android apps and many web sites do not accept HEIC files. A web site can refuse a HEIC photo when you try to upload it.
The easy way to view a HEIC file is to change it to JPG. Choose the file on this page. Your browser converts it. Then you can open the JPG file in any app.
Your photos never leave your device.
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The page removes the location (GPS) from your photos. The date taken always stays.
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Drop your photos here
You can also paste them. HEIC, JPG and PNG files work. You can add many files.
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Your converted photos show here. Then you can download them.
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How to open a HEIC file: step by step
- Choose your HEIC file, or drop it on the box.
- Wait while the page converts it to JPG.
- Download the JPG file and open it in any app.
JPG files are small. They are the best choice for most photos.
Questions
What is a HEIC file?
A HEIC file is a photo. An iPhone saves photos as HEIC by default. The files are small and the quality is good.
Why does my HEIC file not open?
Many programs and web sites do not know the HEIC format. Windows needs extensions from the Microsoft Store. Some Android apps cannot open it.
How can I view a HEIC file?
Change it to JPG on this page. Then open the JPG file in any app.
Do my photos go to a server?
No. Your device converts the photos. Nothing leaves your device. Read more about privacy.
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