I can't open heic images on Windows 10. Should I convert heic to jpg for editing?

The HEIC image format is not natively supported in Windows 10, there is a HEIC Extension avaialble on the Microsoft Store for around $1 that will add support for HEIC images to Windows 10.

If you intend sharing your images with other people, then it would be best to convert them to jpg images.

Also on an iPhone there is a setting avaialble to switch the image format from HEIC to JPG by default when you take photos with that phone.

To convert HEIC to JPG for editing? Microsoft provides a free HEIC codec via the Microsoft Store that enables Windows Photos and other apps to display HEIC images:

Steps：

• Open the Microsoft Store.
• Search for "HEIF Image Extensions".
• Install the app.

This might not support all HEIC images perfectly, but it often works for viewing and basic editing.

Using online converters to convert HEIC to JPG on Windows 10 is a convenient and straightforward option, especially if you prefer not to install additional software.

Upload your HEIC images:

1. Select JPG as the output format.
2. Click Start to convert HEIC to JPG.
3. Download the converted images.

Be cautious when uploading sensitive or private images to online services, as your images are uploaded to external servers.