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August 4, 2025
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I recently got a iPhone 16 Pro Max. Can't open Can't open HEIC in CameraRaw

  • August 4, 2025
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I recently got a iPhone 16 Pro Max. Unfortunately, I can't open Can't open HEIC in CameraRaw even with the latest software updates (Photoshop/Bridge/Lightroom, etc) installed (8/4/2025). I have all the relevant windows extensions and codecs installed (Windows 11 V 24H2 current as of this date). Preferences-->Camera Raw--->File handling I am only presented with JPEG, TIFF, AVIF, and JPEG XL. When I do open an iOS file it goes directly past CameraRaw to the desktop with no oppurtunity to do anything else. On MACs there is an option for this file format. It seems a lot of trouble to open to the desktop, export as a JPEG and then go through the process again. There is a notable loss of quality. With MAC OS immensly popular just as Windows and iPhones extremely common, is there a simple fix to add an option for this format other than the ones listed above? If not, is there a plan to include these? I primarily use a Nikon and RAW, but I would on occasion like to use the iPhone photos in Photoshop rather than in the onboard iOS photo app. Thanks! 

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Legend
August 4, 2025

Apple has system support for HEIC/HEVC but Microsoft is behind, not sure if Windows 11 adds native support. There are two official Microsoft extensions on the Microsoft Store that you should install.

 

https://helpx.adobe.com/photoshop/kb/ps-heic-codec.html

https://www.adobe.com/creativecloud/file-types/image/raster/heic-file.html