Make QuickLook default for HEIC files


  1. The first step is to associate QuickLook with the files. To get started, right click the HEIC image file and hover over “Open with”, then select “Choose another app”

  2. Click “look for another app on this PC”


3. Navigate to C:\Program files\QuickLook and click the item named "QuickLook" with the QuickLook Logo, then click “open”.



4. The picture will open. We are not done. Close the picture, we will now set the default. 



5. Go back to your picture and right click again. This time select “Properties” at the bottom





6. Where it says “Open with” click the “Change” button





7. When it asks which app you want to use, QuickLook should now be in the list. Select QuickLook and then click “OK”



 


8. QuickLook should now be the default HEIC program. The shortcut to the file should change to the QuickLook logo as well.