.heic
High Efficiency Image Format
Images·image/heic
What is a .heic file
Apple’s modern photo format that stores high quality in roughly half the size of JPEG.
How to open a .heic file
Apple PhotosPreview (macOS)Windows 10/11 (codec)modern viewers
Extension
.heic
Category
Images
MIME
image/heic
Other Images formats
FAQ — .heic
What is a .heic file?
.heic is a High Efficiency Image Format. Apple’s modern photo format that stores high quality in roughly half the size of JPEG.
What program opens a .heic file?
.heic files open with: Apple Photos, Preview (macOS), Windows 10/11 (codec), modern viewers.
What is the MIME type of .heic?
The MIME type of .heic is "image/heic" — the identifier browsers and servers use for this format.