# HEIC Viewer

Free online HEIC viewer. Open HEIC and HEIF photos directly in your browser without uploading them.

> Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/viewers/heic

- **Category:** Images

- **Supported formats:** .heic, .heif

## Overview

This HEIC viewer decodes Apple's High Efficiency Image photos locally in your browser. HEIC and HEIF are the default photo formats on modern iPhones, which older apps and Windows PCs often cannot open. Pick a sample or choose your own .heic or .heif file to preview it instantly — the conversion happens on your device, so your photos are never uploaded.

## When to use

- You took a photo on an iPhone and need to view the HEIC on a Windows PC.
- You received a .heic file and your default image app will not open it.
- You want a private preview of a HEIC photo before converting or sharing it.

## How it works

- Select a built-in sample or choose your own .heic / .heif file.
- The viewer decodes the HEIC in your browser using local WASM — nothing is uploaded.
- Inspect the photo at full resolution, then switch samples or load another file any time.

## Use cases

- Opening iPhone HEIC photos on a computer without Apple tools.
- Previewing HEIC attachments before converting to JPG or PNG.
- Quickly checking HEIC photos on a shared or work machine.

## Samples

- **Earth — HEIC Sample**: A sample HEIC (High Efficiency Image) photo

## Frequently asked questions

### Is this HEIC viewer free?

Yes. It is free to use in the browser and requires no registration or installation.

### Are my HEIC photos uploaded?

No. The HEIC file is decoded entirely on your device. Only the public sample file is requested from the server.

### Does it support HEIF as well as HEIC?

Yes. Both .heic and .heif files are decoded locally in your browser.

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