HEIC is a file extension commonly used by iOS devices starting with iOS 11. Windows computer users require the installation of two applications for converting and viewing HEIC files: iMazing HEIC Converter for converting HEIC files to .png or .jpeg formats and HEIC Image Viewer / Converter for viewing HEIC files. Converted files can then be uploaded to systems such as Runway.
Disabling the HEIC file format on an iPhone
Installing the iMazing HEIC Converter App
Installing the HEIC Image Viewer / Converter App
Converting HEIC files on a Windows computer
Viewing HEIC files on a Windows computer
Disabling the HEIC file format on an iPhone
- Navigate to your iPhone's settings, scroll down, and tap Camera.
- Tap Formats.
- Tap to switch from High Efficiency to Most Compatible.
Installing the iMazing HEIC Converter App
- Locate the Microsoft Store on your computer by clicking on the Windows Start icon and typing Microsoft Store.
- Search for the iMazing HEIC Converter.
- Click on Get.
- Once the app has been installed, consider "pinning" it to the Windows Start for easy access by right clicking on the application icon and choosing Pin to Start.
Installing the HEIC Image Viewer / Converter App
- Locate the Microsoft Store on your computer by clicking on the Windows Start icon and typing Microsoft Store.
- Search for the HEIC Image Viewer, Converter.
- Click on Get.
- Once the app has been installed, consider "pinning" it to the Windows Start for easy access by right clicking on the application icon and choosing Pin to Start.
Converting HEIC files on a Windows computer
- Verify that the iMazing HEIC Converter app has been installed on your computer.
- Launch the app.
- Drop the HEIC files into the app.
- Save the converted file to a new location.
Viewing HEIC files on a Windows computer
- Verify that the HEIC Image Viewer, Converter app has been installed on your computer.
- Launch the app.
- Click Open and navigate to where you saved the HEIC file.