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Open HEIC files online
HEIC is the efficient image format used by iPhone photos. heic2any converts it to a viewable image in the browser.
Guide only — This browser cannot render the format yet; the page lists compatible software and libraries.
Guide only
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Besides this free online viewer, you can open HEIC / HEIF files in desktop apps such as Apple Photos, Preview — but here all you need is a web browser.
Sample files for HEIC / HEIF
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What is a HEIC file?
HEIC is the efficient image format used by iPhone photos. heic2any converts it to a viewable image in the browser. The .HEIC extension identifies a High Efficiency Image Container file, which is served with the image/heic media type.
Besides this free online viewer, you can open HEIC / HEIF files in desktop apps such as Apple Photos, Preview — but here all you need is a web browser.
Quick facts
| Format | HEIC / HEIF — High Efficiency Image Container |
|---|---|
| File extensions | .heic .heif |
| MIME type | image/heic |
| Developer | MPEG / Apple |
| Category | Images |
| Also opens in | Apple Photos, Preview |
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Software and libraries that can open a HEIC file
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Frequently asked questions
What is a .HEIC file?
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What programs open HEIC files?
On the desktop, HEIC files typically open in Apple Photos, Preview. Online, this page opens them in any modern browser — nothing to download.