How to Open HEIC Files on Windows (iPhone Photos)
If HEIC won't open on Windows, drop the photos into anyview.dev and click “JPG” — no install, and nothing is uploaded. To view HEIC directly in the Photos app, install “HEIF Image Extensions” from the Microsoft Store.
Why HEIC doesn't open
HEIC (HEIF) is the iPhone's default photo format, and Windows doesn't ship the codec, so Photos, Paint and many programs can't open it.
Option 1: Convert to JPG (most reliable)
Drop the HEIC photos into anyview.dev and click JPG. Several photos download as one ZIP and then work in any program or website.
Option 2: Install HEIF Image Extensions
Install “HEIF Image Extensions” (and, if needed, “HEVC Video Extensions”) from the Microsoft Store to view them in Photos. You'll still need JPG to share or upload.
Get JPGs from now on
On iPhone: Settings › Photos › Transfer to Mac or PC › Automatic converts photos to JPG when copying over a cable.
Try it now — HEIC to JPG
FAQ
Can I turn HEIC into a PDF?
Yes — click “PDF” to combine several photos into one PDF.
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Updated: 2026-11-14