

So, in this article, I am going to show you how to install that particular codec so you can play HEIC, HEIF or HEVC files without paying a dime.

Nevertheless, Microsoft is also offering another extension that does the same thing and it’s surprisingly free.

Convert HEIC to JPG - Convert HEIC to JPEG - Convert HEIC to PNG - Drag & Drop. Open and view converted files using your favorite viewer. It will ask you to pay $0.99 for installing the additional codec and I don’t know why. HEIC Converter lets you convert Apple's new iOS photos from HEIC to JPG, JPEG & PNG. If you open a HEIF image on Windows 10, it will ask you to install an additional codec and will take you to the Microsoft Store. As a side note, all these file formats are developed by the MPEG Group and not Apple, as is the popular misconception. So, mostly you will find images with HEIC or HEIF file extension and videos with MKV format but compressed with HEVC standard. On the other hand, HEVC is a video compression standard and not a file format. Technically, there are some differences, but for general consumers, it’s almost the same thing so don’t worry if you encounter a slightly different file extension. HEIC and HEIF are image file formats and are almost similar. Before we begin, let me clarify some key points.
