HEIC to PNG Converter
Convert iPhone HEIC and HEIF photos to PNG — lossless, free, runs entirely in your browser. No upload, no account.
Drop HEIC / HEIF files here
or click to browse · multiple files supported
How to convert HEIC to PNG
Drop your HEIC or HEIF files above, or click to browse. The converter processes your images locally using the heic2any library and outputs lossless PNG files. Nothing is uploaded. Click Download on each converted image.
HEIC to PNG vs HEIC to JPG — which should I choose?
Choose PNG when you need maximum quality, transparency support, or plan to do further editing. PNG is lossless — every pixel is preserved exactly from the original HEIC. The trade-off is file size: PNG files are typically 2–4× larger than JPG equivalents. For sharing photos by email or social media, HEIC to JPG produces much smaller files with no visible quality difference.
Frequently asked questions
Why convert HEIC to PNG instead of JPG?
PNG is lossless — it preserves every pixel without compression artifacts. Choose PNG when you need the original quality for print, professional editing in Photoshop or Lightroom, or when the image contains text or sharp edges that look blurry in JPEG.
Does HEIC to PNG lose any quality?
No. PNG is a lossless format, so the conversion preserves every pixel from the original HEIC file. This means PNG files are larger than JPG equivalents, but the quality is identical to the source.
Is my photo uploaded anywhere?
No. Conversion runs entirely inside your browser using the heic2any JavaScript library. Your photos never leave your device.
Why is my PNG file larger than the original HEIC?
HEIC uses advanced lossy compression (similar to HEVC video encoding) that achieves smaller files than both JPEG and PNG while maintaining high quality. PNG is lossless and uncompressed, so it naturally produces larger files. If file size matters, convert to JPG or compress the PNG afterward.
Can I convert multiple HEIC files to PNG at once?
Yes — drop multiple HEIC files and all will be converted simultaneously.
How do I open HEIC files on Windows without converting?
Install the HEIF Image Extensions from the Microsoft Store. However, most programs outside Windows Photos still won't open HEIC. Converting to PNG or JPG is the most universally compatible solution.
How do I reduce the PNG file size after converting?
Use the image compressor to reduce PNG file size. For photos where transparency isn't needed, use the PNG to JPG converter to get much smaller files.
Why convert HEIC to PNG instead of JPG?
PNG is lossless — it preserves every single pixel without introducing compression artifacts. Choose PNG over JPG when you need to preserve the exact original quality for print work or professional editing, or when the image contains a transparent area that needs to be maintained. JPG is better for general sharing where smaller file size matters more than pixel-perfect accuracy.
Does HEIC to PNG preserve the original quality?
Yes. PNG is a lossless format, so converting HEIC to PNG preserves every pixel exactly as decoded from the source file. No quality is lost in the conversion. The resulting PNG may be larger than the original HEIC, but the visual content is identical.
Is PNG or JPG better for iPhone photos?
JPG is better for sharing and email — it's 3–5× smaller with no visible quality difference for typical photos. PNG is better for editing — the lossless format means you won't accumulate compression artifacts each time you save. For archiving or further editing in Lightroom or Photoshop, PNG wins; for sending to friends or uploading to social media, use HEIC to JPG instead.
Can I batch convert multiple HEIC files to PNG?
Yes — drop multiple HEIC or HEIF files at once and all will convert simultaneously. Each image processes independently in your browser, so you can convert an entire photo album in one go. Download buttons appear for each converted file as they complete.