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The short answer
To open HEIC files on Windows 11 or 10, install Microsoft's HEIF Image Extensions (free) and HEVC Video Extensions ($0.99) from the Microsoft Store…
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HEIC is the file extension for HEIF, the High Efficiency Image Format.
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This is Microsoft's own answer.
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If you only need a handful of photos for an email, a job application or a website upload, converting is simpler than installing codecs.
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If you use iCloud Photos, you can skip the cable and the codecs.
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Apple says all new photos and videos will then use JPEG or H.264.
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Why can't I open HEIC files on Windows? Windows doesn't include the HEIF and HEVC codecs by default.
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