It doesn’t offer HEIC compatibility by default, so you’ll have to select the app from a menu when you try to open your photo. Microsoft ships Windows 11 and Windows 10 with a built-in image viewer called Photos. Attempt to open an HEIC file with the Photos app. So for many people viewing HEIC files won’t be mission critical, but if it is for you, be prepared to part with a dollar.
Simply downloading the original HEIC file via is a bit of a hassle because Apple just assumes that Windows users want the JPEG version by default. Just know that adding the ability to open HEIC files to Windows 11 isn’t free, and Apple will automatically convert photos to JPEGs if they’re shared with people outside its ecosystem. The utility is designed in such a way that it maintains the integrity of data files while storing it. The application can be used to explore Disk Image files from DMG, DD & E01 files. Using File Explorer, double-click the virtual drive to access the contents within the IMG file. Fret not, however, because viewing HEIC files in Windows is fairly painless on Windows 11. Disk Image Viewer Pro lets you open and view Disk Image files (Compressed Type) in your machine. When double-clicking an IMG file, Windows 8 and Windows 8.1 automatically creates a virtual optical drive and mounts the IMG file. IOS, iPadOS, and macOS all ship with the ability to use HEIC files, but Windows users aren’t so lucky Microsoft doesn’t offer a way to open those files by default.
