How to Convert HEIC to PNG
- Add your photos — Drag and drop HEIC files into the upload area, or click "browse files" to select them from your computer. You can add as many photos as you like.
- Automatic conversion — Each photo is converted to PNG with lossless quality automatically. No settings to configure.
- Download — Download photos individually or click "Download All" to save the entire batch. Everything happens in your browser.
Why Convert HEIC to PNG?
PNG (Portable Network Graphics) is a lossless image format — it preserves every single pixel from your original photo with zero quality loss. While HEIC files are efficient for storage on your iPhone, they aren't universally supported. PNG gives you perfect quality and works everywhere: Windows, Mac, Linux, web browsers, image editors, and design tools.
When to Choose PNG Over JPG
- Photo editing — PNG preserves full quality, so you won't lose detail when editing in Photoshop, GIMP, or other editors. Each JPG save degrades quality slightly.
- Transparency — PNG supports transparent backgrounds. If your HEIC contains transparency data, PNG preserves it while JPG cannot.
- Screenshots and text — PNG handles sharp edges and text much better than JPG, which can introduce visible compression artifacts around text and UI elements.
- Archival quality — If you want a universally compatible format with zero quality loss from the original HEIC, PNG is the right choice.
The trade-off: PNG files are larger than JPG files (typically 3-5x). If file size matters more than perfect quality, consider our HEIC to JPG converter instead.
What is a HEIC File?
HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is the default photo format on iPhones since 2017. It produces smaller files than JPG while maintaining similar quality, but many Windows programs, websites, and older devices can't open HEIC files. Converting to PNG solves this compatibility problem while preserving full image quality.
Supported Formats
.heic
.heif
Both HEIC and HEIF file extensions are supported. These are the formats used by Apple iPhones, iPads, and recent versions of macOS for photos and screenshots.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why convert HEIC to PNG instead of JPG?
PNG is a lossless format — it preserves every pixel exactly as the original with zero quality loss. Choose PNG when you need perfect quality, plan to edit the image further, or need transparency support. JPG is better for smaller file sizes when sharing casually.
Is this HEIC to PNG converter free?
Yes, completely free. No sign-up, no hidden fees, no watermarks. Convert as many photos as you need.
Are my photos uploaded to a server?
No. All processing happens locally in your browser using JavaScript. Your photos never leave your device. We never see, store, or have access to your files. You could disconnect from the internet and the tool would still work.
Will the PNG files be larger than the original HEIC?
Yes, PNG files are typically 3-5x larger than HEIC files because PNG uses lossless compression while HEIC uses advanced lossy compression. The trade-off is perfect quality preservation and universal compatibility.
Does PNG support transparency from HEIC?
Yes. PNG supports transparency (alpha channel). If your HEIC file contains transparency data, it will be preserved in the PNG output. This is one of the key advantages of PNG over JPG.
How many photos can I convert at once?
You can convert as many photos as you like. Select multiple files at once, or drag and drop a whole batch. There's no hard limit, though very large batches of high-resolution photos may use significant browser memory.