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HEIC Viewer

Open HEIC photos in any browser, check details and save PNG copies.

Drop a HEIC file to view or click to browse

Processing happens on your device. Nothing is uploaded.

100% Private

Files are processed locally in your browser. They never touch our servers.

Smart Defaults

Sensible settings are applied automatically. Fine tune them only if you want to.

Batch Processing

Drop multiple images at once and download everything together as a ZIP.

How to use HEIC Viewer

  1. Drop your images onto the page, or click to pick them from your device
  2. Use the default settings, or adjust the options for your file type and target result
  3. Download the finished images one by one, or save the full batch as a ZIP

What HEIC Viewer is for

Use the HEIC Viewer when an iPhone photo lands on a device that will not open it. The photo is decoded right in your browser on any operating system, with a one-click option to save a PNG copy.

  • Open HEIC photos on Windows, Android, Linux or a Chromebook.
  • Check the dimensions and file size of an iPhone photo before using it.
  • Save a lossless PNG copy of any photo you view.
  • View private photos safely, since nothing is uploaded.
Privacy note: This tool runs locally in your browser. Your selected image files are not uploaded to CompressImage.ca. Read more on our promise page.

Best practices for better results

Image optimization works best when you choose the right balance between file size, visual quality, dimensions, format compatibility and privacy. These tips help you get a cleaner result.

  • Use the viewer when you only need to look at or check a file, not convert it.
  • Save as PNG when you need a copy that opens in any app.
  • For batches you plan to share, convert with HEIC to JPG instead of saving one by one.
  • View sensitive documents here safely, since the file never leaves your device.

Open HEIC files on any device, no installs

This HEIC viewer exists for one very specific moment: an iPhone photo lands on a Windows PC, an Android phone or an older Mac, and nothing will open it. Instead of hunting for codec packs or paid HEVC extensions, drop the file here and see it instantly, decoded entirely in your browser.

Each photo is displayed full size with its dimensions and file size, and a one-click Save as PNG button produces a lossless copy that opens everywhere.

HOW TO VIEW A HEIC FILE

  • Drop the HEIC or HEIF file onto the upload area, or click to browse
  • Click View photos: each one is decoded locally and displayed below
  • Check the dimensions and original file size shown under every photo
  • Use Save as PNG when you want a copy that opens in any app

Viewing versus converting

If you just need to check what a file contains, viewing is enough and nothing new is saved. The moment you need to send the photo onward, attach it to a form or edit it, convert it instead: HEIC to JPG for everyday sharing, HEIC to PNG for a lossless editing copy, or HEIC to PDF when several photos should travel as one document.

Related image tools

These tools solve similar image optimization problems and work the same way: locally in your browser, with no required upload.

  • JXL to JPG: Convert JPEG XL files to widely supported JPG
  • JXL to PNG: Convert JPEG XL files to lossless PNG
  • JXL to WebP: Convert JPEG XL files to small WebP images
  • JPG to JXL: Convert JPG photos to next-gen JPEG XL

HEIC Viewer FAQ

Why will my PC not open HEIC photos?

Windows only opens HEIC after installing HEVC extensions, which are paid on many machines, and older Windows versions cannot open the format at all. This viewer sidesteps that by decoding the photo inside the browser.

Can I view HEIC photos on Android or a Chromebook?

Yes. The viewer works in any modern browser on any operating system, including Android, ChromeOS, Linux, Mac and Windows, with nothing to install.

Can I save the photo after viewing it?

Yes, every photo has a Save as PNG button that downloads a lossless copy you can open and edit anywhere.

Is my photo uploaded when I view it?

No. The HEIC file is decoded entirely in your browser using WebAssembly, so it never leaves your device, which also makes the viewer safe for IDs, documents and private photos.