Apple has been using the HEIC file format for images for a while now, but I recently saved my first one to a Windows PC.
The image was sent iPhone to iPhone via text message and, as I wanted to save it, I forwarded it to my PC via Email. This is the first time I have had to deal with a HEIC image on a PC as, even though my iPhone camera format (camera capture) is set to “High Efficiency”, my iPhone seems to always produce .jpg files.
I tried to open the HEIC file first with Photoshop Elements then Paint.net and then the Win 10 photos App, without success.
I then tried to convert it via an online web site and, not only was it taking a long time, but it crashed before completion. So I went to the Microsoft Store and got the “HEIC to JPEG (FREE)’” App. This App provides 10 conversions a day before you have to pay. Even then, it only costs AUD$3-55.
The App works quickly and easily. In fact, I will buy it. AUD$3-55 is not much.