Yet Another HEIC Post - PS CS6

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March 12, 2024
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Hi everyone, first post here. I've spent the last few hours trying to figure out how to open HEIC files in CS6. I installed the 2 Microsoft extensions everyone has mentioned but it still wouldn't work. Then I searched all of the threads where people said the extensions didn't work but could find no solution there, either. Windows 10 64 bit pro machine. Up to date.

Thx, Chris

Windows

Correct answer Chris36034866q0mz

Care to share your workaround?

Open the HEIC file in MS Photos and save as a TIF. Then open in Photoshop and save as a .PSD. Or similar using GIMP. A little crude but good enough for me. I don't do much serious work using my iPhone anyway.

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alan_4015

Participant

This website can batch convert heic format images into jpg format

https://www.heic-zu-jpg.de

grybx

Participant

Trying to open .heic images in CS6 is like trying to plug your iphone into your 1960s era transistor radio. So you can upgrade to an Rx version of photoshop or elements ... or you could install GIMP....

Trevor.Dennis

Community Expert

I can remember being forced to upgrade to a newer version of Premiere Pro in pre-CC-subscription days, to be able to handle a new format. That is no longer an issue with a CC subscription. It will always handle new formats and codecs soon after they become available. Same thing with RAW camera files. Plus current versions of all Adobe apps are like SiFi magic compared to CS6 and earlier. CS6 is 13 years old now. Enough said.

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Chris36034866q0mzAuthor

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I'm happily retired with no debt and few monthly recurring payments for anything. I don't need another one. I'm not a professional by any means and still have a lot to learn about the "aging" Photoshop 6 but it works great for everything I do. And I've already figured out a simple work around to my issue. Cheers!