How to Enable HEIC & HEVC Format for Videos or Photos on Windows 10 or 11 PC (iPhone or Android)
To enable HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) for photos and HEVC (High Efficiency Video Coding) for videos on a Windows 10 or 11 PC, you can follow these steps:
1. Install the HEIF Image Extensions
For Windows 10 and 11, you may need to install the HEIF Image Extensions from the Microsoft Store to open HEIC files.
Windows 10:
Open the Microsoft Store.
Search for HEIF Image Extensions.
Click Get to download and install it.
Windows 11:
Open the Microsoft Store.
Search for HEIF Image Extensions.
Click Get to download and install it.
2. Install the HEVC Video Extensions
You will also need the HEVC Video Extensions for HEVC videos.
Windows 10:
Open the Microsoft Store.
Search for HEVC Video Extensions.
Click Get to download and install it.
Windows 11:
Open the Microsoft Store.
Search for HEVC Video Extensions.
Click Get to download and install it.
3. Configure Your iPhone/Android to Use HEIC/HEVC
If you're using an iPhone or Android device, make sure that your camera settings are configured to use HEIC/HEVC formats:
For iPhone:
Open Settings.
Tap Camera.
Tap Formats.
Select High Efficiency (this uses HEIC for photos and HEVC for videos).
For Android:
Open the Camera app.
Tap on the Settings icon.
Look for options like Picture Format or Video Format and select HEIC/HEVC if available (this option may vary by device and manufacturer).
4. Transferring Files to Windows
When transferring files from your iPhone or Android device to your Windows PC, you can do this via:
USB Cable: Connect your device and transfer files directly.
Cloud Services: Use services like Google Drive, OneDrive, or Dropbox to upload and download files.
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