HEIF Image Extensions

‪Microsoft Corporation‬

The HEIF Image Extension enables Windows 10 devices to read and write files that use the High Efficiency Image File (HEIF) format. Such files can have a .heic or .heif file extension. Images that are stored in HEIF files that have the .heic file extension are compressed using the HEVC format. Such files require the HEVC Video Extensions package to be installed as well. If the HEVC Video Extensions package is not installed, the HEIF Image Extension will not be able to read or write .heic files.

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Play specified types of media with this extension for Windows 10.

HEIF Image Extensions

Free

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Available on

Xbox One

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Extends Windows 10 to decode HEIF contained image content.

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Published by

Microsoft Corporation

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Release date

1/29/2018

Approximate size

5.73 MB

Age rating

For all ages

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inProcessMediaExtension

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Installation

Get this app while signed in to your Microsoft account and install on up to ten Windows 10 devices.

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Publisher Info

HEIF Image Extensions support

Additional terms

Xbox Live code of conduct
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Seizure warnings

Photosensitive seizure warning

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System Requirements

Minimum
Your device must meet all minimum requirements to open this product
OS	Windows 10 version 17763.0 or higher, Xbox One
Architecture	ARM, x64, x86

Recommended
Your device should meet these requirements for the best experience
OS	Windows 10 version 17763.0 or higher, Xbox One
Architecture	ARM, x64, x86

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Reviewed ByDianna

9/22/2019

Review title of DiannaDoesn't work, do this instead

To open HEIC file use this store link: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/hevc-video-extensions-from-device-manufacturer/9n4wgh0z6vhq It's a different extension also made by Microsoft and also on the Windows store that actually works

40 out of 56 people found this helpful.

Reviewed ByVaibhav

2/10/2020

Review title of VaibhavApp is not working...please fix this.

App is not working...please fix this.

36 out of 54 people found this helpful.

Reviewed ByAlexander

1/16/2020

Review title of AlexanderBroken

This is fundamentally broken and useless! It can't perform the simple tasks it was designed for. This is a complete joke and unfortunately has made a lot of my pictures unusable and forces me to convert all of my imported iPhone photos to JPG or PNG files. Such a headache because the app can't event do what it was designed to do.

26 out of 38 people found this helpful.

Reviewed ByJohn

2/4/2020

Review title of JohnFeb 2020 - Still broken

This extension does not work - still can't open HEIC files.

30 out of 46 people found this helpful.

Reviewed ByTj

4/23/2019

Review title of TjAnother Microsoft debacle

Why does Microsoft have to make everything so difficult! for God sakes your one of the largest tech companies and you fundamentally SUCK and were all stuck with you!

36 out of 58 people found this helpful.

Reviewed ByJames

1/19/2020

Review title of JamesDoesn't Work

Nothing else to say.

29 out of 50 people found this helpful.

Reviewed ByUnknown

11/13/2019

Review title of UnknownWon't Install

Silly Microsoft points you to an app to make it work and you can't even click to install it cause the install button is grayed out. I would say don't download it, but you can't so you're good!

4 out of 6 people found this helpful.

Reviewed ByAllan

3/5/2020

Review title of AllanWorks well, but only with HEVC Video Extensions

This extension works well to allow Windows 10 to view .heic and .heif image files BUT ONLY if you also install "HEVC Video Extensions" from the Microsoft Store. BUT, you can avoid paying the $.99 and instead download "HEVC Video Extensions From Device Manufacturer" which is identical and FREE, but you won't find it in a word search in the Microsoft Store. Instead, download it at 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

9 out of 14 people found this helpful.

Reviewed ByAlex

3/23/2020

Review title of AlexDoesn't work to view heic files

Doesn't work to view heic files. As is the trend these days, no actually information provided in the error message just says "we can't open this file". It's purpose is literally to open these files but it doesn't work. Microsoft, do better!

1 out of 1 people found this helpful.

Reviewed ByTom

3/2/2020

Review title of Tomnot working on 1909.

not working on 1909.

1 out of 1 people found this helpful.

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