About this tag
The heif image extensions tag on WindowsForum.com covers practical help for opening and troubleshooting HEIC and HEIF photos on Windows. The tagged discussion centers on installing HEIF Image Extensions from the Microsoft Store so iPhone HEIC files open in File Explorer and Microsoft Photos, then working through fixes when they still fail, such as updating or repairing the Photos app, confirming that .heic files are associated with Photos, and verifying the file copied from the phone correctly. It applies to Windows 11 and Windows 10, with the noted caveat that Windows 10 reached end of support on October 14, 2025.
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    How to Open iPhone HEIC Photos on Windows 11 and 10: HEIF Extension, Photos Repair and Fixes

    HEIC photos from an iPhone should open in File Explorer and Microsoft Photos on supported Windows 10 and Windows 11 PCs once the required HEIF support is installed and the Photos app is working correctly. Start by installing HEIF Image Extensions from the Microsoft Store, then reopen the file...