How to open heic file

Anonymous
2019-10-29T09:41:43+00:00

I downloaded photos from i Phone in miccroSD CARD but unable to open. It says download HEIC codecs.  The payment option is in US $ whereas I have Debit/Credit card of Indian Rupee. Please guide

Avinas Mehta.

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Anonymous
2020-04-07T14:35:21+00:00

To view HEIC/HEIF file on Windows 10 PC, the following 4 requirements are necessary.

  1. Update Windows 10 to 1809 or later
  2. In Microsoft Store, get the 'Microsoft Photos' (Released by Microsoft and Free) , and set it as Windows Default Photo Viewer
  3. In Microsoft Store, get the 'HEIF Image Extensions' (Released by Microsoft and Free)
  4. In Microsoft Store, get the 'HEVC Video Extensions from Device Manufacturer' (Released by Microsoft and Free)

Please note, there are 2 versions of 'HEVC Video Extensions', one you have to pay for $1, another is free, get the free one from the following URL:

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/hevc-video-extensions-from-device-manufacturer/9n4wgh0z6vhq?irgwc=1&OCID=AID681541_aff_7593_159229&tduid=(ir_wJC0gNTClQca0BAzqwxkEXPhUkjTGXQhW1412Y0)(7593)(159229)()(UUwpUdUnU56397YYwYd)&irclickid=wJC0gNTClQca0BAzqwxkEXPhUkjTGXQhW1412Y0#activetab=pivot:overviewtab

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Anonymous
2021-07-21T08:23:13+00:00

CAN SOMEONE MAKE THIS A STICKY??? (4th time of posting...)

There is a FREE - as in NO

COST, NO BITCOINS (of any value), no Dollars. ****

FREE Codec Here:

Codecs.com | Downloads

for HEVC Video Extension 1.0.41483

even though it SAYS 'Video', this enables HEIC support in

Windows.

again:

FREE Codec at:Codecs.com | Downloads for HEVC Video Extension 1.0.41483

(free-codecs.com)

(I have no association with codecs.com, just trying to help...)

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  1. Anonymous
    2021-02-25T14:54:37+00:00

    Ian Shen's advice also worked for me!!! Thank you so much Ian. Microsoft two things here. 1. this functionality should be included in the OS. The fact that we have to search for extensions in the store and download them is terrible. Why make me do this? Your average user won't know to do this and will be dissatisfied with your product. This is why apple and others win customers over from you. You also risk your customers downloading or paying for garbage that may even harm their system. 2. The fact that Ian's  correct version of HEVC cannot be found in by just searching for HEVC is also terrible. In fact when I searched for that exact name it didnt come up. I had to instead use the link he provided. Also a terrible practice. Ian could have just infected my machine. You put me at risk and make me take unnecessary steps to make this work. Boo MS!

    That link requires a redeem code??? I even tried buying the one for $1 but it wouldn't install on my Dell laptop?

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  2. Anonymous
    2021-02-25T18:57:44+00:00

    Have you ever used a Mac computer? Makes Linux easy to use. Why spend a couple thousand dollars on a computer just to view a photo format that the iPhone users can easily change the default format back to .jpg?

    In reality Apple is the one who really plays the game by only playing friendly within their realm. Apple is only concerned with their product and their CULTure. They do not play friendly with Windows or even Android. So Microsoft who has always worked to play friendly with Apple (they offer office for Mac and even though Apple has tried to make it tougher for that to work) Microsoft has continued to offer it. Maybe Microsoft is just trying to give us windows users a taste of Apple by the pointing out Apple's unfriendly nature to the rest of the world.

    But I do feel it is wrong that the only way to view those photos is by paying for an app or that supposed Free codec from Microsoft in app store now costs .99 cents. The HEIVC format can be viewed in VLC player which is free. Just wish VLC would do photos.

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  3. Anonymous
    2021-02-25T19:56:20+00:00

    Re-post of Re-post!

    For all those struggling to get the HEIC photo codec go to:

    Codecs.com | Downloads for HEVC Video Extension 1.0.33242 (free-codecs.com)

    ...and you can download the VIDEO extension that installs the HEIC PHOTO capability.

    For free

    (btw, I have nothing to do with that site)

    Spread the word...

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