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How to obtain free HEVC and HEIC extensions from the Microsoft Store
Hi all -
Wanted a simple way to open my Apple HEIC photos on W10 directly within the Photos App.
So Microsoft wanted me to spend $0.99 to download their extensions, but I like free ones.
There was a package "HEVC Video Extensions from Device Manufacturer" which was free to download on Windows 10 from the Microsoft Store.
However, that version is no longer available. But you can still get it for free. Here's how:
Copy/paste this link into your internet browser:
ms-windows-store://pdp/?ProductId=9n4wgh0z6vhq
Otherwise, open a command prompt, and type/paste:
start ms-windows-store://pdp/?ProductId=9n4wgh0z6vhq
If it asks you to launch your Microsoft store, just open it.
Click the Install button and it will then ask you to enter your Microsoft Account.
Just close that window and it will still continue to install the HEVC video codec free on Windows 10.
Hope this helps!