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HEIC Viewer
View a local HEIC still image in your browser, rotate the preview and export JPG or PNG. Free on-device decoding without uploading your photo.
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HEIC is an image format often found in photos taken on Apple devices. This HEIC viewer decodes a primary still image locally so you can inspect it and save a JPG or PNG copy for use in other tools.
How to use the HEIC Viewer
Choose a .heic or supported .heif file, inspect the image and rotate the preview if needed. Export JPG or PNG on your device. A local fallback decoder is used when the native decoding path is unavailable.
What the HEIC Viewer supports
Decode a primary still image on your device, rotate the preview and export JPG or PNG. Processing stays local, including the fallback decoder.
File limits and compatibility
30 MiB input; 24 megapixels. Color, HDR and orientation handling may differ by decoder. JPG quality and proportional resize controls are available. No Live Photos, sequences or AVIF.
Expanded content can reach browser limits before the input limit. If opening fails, try a smaller supported file. No cloud fallback is used. This viewer is free and requires no account.
Open a HEIC file on Windows
Choose a supported HEIC still image in your browser on Windows. Local fallback decoding is available when the native path is unavailable. Browser memory and codec support still apply; review the preview before exporting.
HEIC Viewer FAQ
Can I convert HEIC to JPG or PNG without uploading?
Yes. The primary still image is decoded and exported locally as JPG or PNG. JPG quality and proportional resize controls are available.
Does HEIC conversion preserve HDR, colors and orientation exactly?
Exact fidelity is not guaranteed. Color, HDR and orientation handling can differ by decoder; inspect the result before using the exported image.
Are Live Photos, image sequences or AVIF supported?
No. This viewer handles a primary still HEIC image, with a 30 MiB input limit and a 24-megapixel decoded-image limit. Live Photos, sequences and AVIF are unsupported.
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