HEIC on windows

 

To view HEIC/HEIF file on Windows 10 PC, the following 4 requirements are necessary.
1. Update Windows 10 to 1809 or later
2. In Microsoft Store, get the 'Microsoft Photos' (Released by Microsoft and Free) , and set it as Windows Default Photo Viewer
3. In Microsoft Store, get the 'HEIF Image Extensions' (Released by Microsoft and Free)
4. In Microsoft Store, get the 'HEVC Video Extensions from Device Manufacturer' (Released by Microsoft and Free)
Please note, there are 2 versions of 'HEVC Video Extensions', one you have to pay for $1, another is free, get the free one from the following URL:

 

https://apps.microsoft.com/store/detail/hevc-video-extensions-from-device-manufacturer/9N4WGH0Z6VHQ?hl=en-us&gl=US

 

Apparently this is not available for Windows 11.