HEIC is a new image file format, which was first introduced in 2017. This high-efficiency file image format is better than the older photo image JPG format. This new image format is available for Windows, Android and Apple devices, and the benefit of this format is that its image size is smaller than PNG, JPEG and other image formats, with better quality and details. On the other hand, HEVC is a High-Efficiency Video Codec format, and it also provides improved video quality in less size.
Indeed, file formats launched many years ago, but Apple took it to new levels by making a new file format. Now these image and video formats are supportable in Android 9 or above and Windows 10. But only image format MPEG-H Part 2 is supportable, and if you’re willing to play the H.265 video, you’ll require an HEVC extension. So you’re stuck or curious about how to open HEIC and HEVC format, here’s the guide for you.
How to Add HEIF Codec Support on Windows 10
Windows 10 already has plenty of codecs, but if any codec is missing, you can download and install it from the Microsoft Store. The thing is, that while looking for any particular codec manually, you might see a paid version of it. But if you’re not ready to pay for the extension, you can still get it for free, by following the instruction below:
Launch your preferred web browser.
Search for HEVC extension in Microsoft Store.
Press the Install/Open button to get the extension.
Press Open.
Press Install.
Search for HEIF extension in Microsoft Store.
Press the Install/Open button to get the extension.
Press Open.
Press Install.
After installing both of these extensions on your Windows 10 PC, you’ll be enabled to open and view .heic files through the HEIF extension.
How to Fix the HEIF Codec Support on Windows 10
In case you’re having problems while using the extensions to view photos and videos, then you need to follow some certain methods to resolve your issue.
Reset the HEIF Extension
Launch Settings.
Press Apps & Features.
In the App & Features section, choose HEIF Image Extensions.
Press Advanced options.
Press Reset.
Follow the steps correctly, and try to open HEIC photos through the HEIF container. Probably after doing it, your problem will be resolved.
Reset the HEVC Extension
Launch Settings.
Open the Apps & Features option.
In the Apps and Features section, choose the HEVC Video Extensions under Device Manufacturer.
Press Advanced options.
Press Reset.
Press the Reset option once again.
Follow the steps correctly, and reset all the customized settings to default. By following these steps, you’ll be able to play videos on your preferred video player such as Windows Media Player.
Conclusion
Big tech giants like Apple, Google, Microsoft and many more, are always ready to bring something new for the users. People who even have a slight understanding of tech must know how files format works. But when a new format arrives, it becomes difficult at the beginning for the devices and platforms to configure it. However, nowadays it doesn’t take much time to make since big brand developers work so hard to make the new item compatible for all.
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