How to View iPhone HEIC Photos on Windows PC

Part 1: What is a HEIC format?S

The.HEIC and.HEIF image file formats are originally developed by the Moving Picture Experts Group and support the High-Efficiency Video Codec technique. Apple has recently adopted the encoding technique as a part of the iOS 15 update. It makes it easier for us to store high-quality images at almost half of the space taken by JPEG files.

To apply a file formatting standard, a significant change needs to be made in an operating system. Even though Apple has already made that change with iOS 15, the HEIC format still suffers from a lack of compatibility. For instance, old iOS devices, Android devices, Windows systems, etc., don’t support the HEIC file formats. Therefore, users find it hard to view their HEIC photos on Windows without the assistance of a HEIC file viewer.

Part 2: Set up Automatic Transfer on iPhone

If you find it hard to view your original HEIC photos on Mac or PC, don’t worry! There is an easy fix to it. Apple knows that the HEIC format has limited compatibility. Therefore, it provides a seamless way to automatically convert these photos to a compatible format (like JPEG) while transferring them to Mac or Windows PC. By following this technique, you would be able to access your HEIC photos without any HEIC viewer. All you need to do is follow these steps:

• 1. Unlock your iOS device and go to its Settings > Camera.
• 2. Furthermore, tap on the “Formats” option to alter the HEIC settings.

• 3. From here, you can change the original format of your photos from HEIF to JPEG as well.
• 4. Also, under the “Transfer to Mac or PC” section, enable the option of “Automatic” and save your changes.

The Automatic feature will transfer your photos to Windows PC (or Mac) by converting the files into a compatible format. The “Keep Originals” option will preserve the original format of the HEIC files. It is recommended not to select the “Keep Originals” option, as you won’t be able to view HEIC files on your Windows system without a HEIC file viewer.

Part 3: How to view the HEIC photos on Windows using Dr.Fone?

If you have already saved your photos in the HEIC format, you can take Dr.Fone's assistance to convert them automatically. Use Dr.Fone (Phone Manager iOS) to move your photos from iPhone to Windows (or Mac) and vice-versa. Without downloading any third-party HEIC file viewer, you would be able to access your photos on your system. Since the application automatically converts HEIC file formats to a compatible version (JPEG), it will let you have a hassle-free experience.

1. Firstly, you need to download Dr.Fone on your Windows PC or Mac. You can choose its freely available trial version or get its premium version to enjoy all the added benefits.

2. Install the application on your system and launch it. From the welcome screen, choose the option of "Phone Manager".

3. At the same time, connect your iOS device to the system using a lightning cable.

4. To convert and view the HEIC photos on Windows, go to the Photos tab. Then select the photos and click Export to PC. This process will help you convert the HEIC photos into .jpg files so that you can view them on your PC.

By following this technique, you would convert your HEIC photos and view them without using any third-party HEIC file viewer. Additionally, the tool will help you import, export, and manage iPhone photos, music, videos, contacts, messages, etc.