Use the HEIC viewer above on Windows 10
Choose a HEIC file in the viewer above, inspect the preview and available image information, then choose another file when needed.
HEIC for Windows 10: browser preview vs system setup
Use the browser viewer for a direct preview; Windows-wide HEIC support is configured separately.
If you only need to inspect a HEIC image, use the viewer above. If you need HEIC to open throughout Windows 10 or Microsoft Photos, follow the separate Windows 10 system-opening guide instead.
HEIC Win10 browser viewing
On a Win10 PC, choose the original HEIC file in the viewer and inspect the preview without changing the file format.
For Windows settings, Microsoft extensions, or Photos troubleshooting, use the linked Windows 10 guide.
Windows 10 HEIC Viewer FAQ
Short answers about using the browser viewer on Windows 10.
Use the HEIC viewer at the top of this page to select the file and preview it. If you want the Windows system-opening method instead of the browser tool, use the separate Windows 10 opening guide.
Select the HEIC file in the viewer to preview it directly in the browser. For Microsoft Photos, Windows codecs, or Store extensions, follow the Windows 10 opening instructions.