HEIC to PNG Converter
Convert HEIC and HEIF photos (typically from iPhones and iPads) to lossless PNG images. PNG preserves full image quality with no compression artefacts, making it ideal for editing, archiving, or any use where quality matters. Everything runs in your browser — your photos are never uploaded to any server.
Upload HEIC / HEIF Photos
Drag and drop files here, or click to browse
Supports .heic and .heif files — batch convert multiple photos at once
PNG is lossless — no quality setting needed. Every pixel is preserved exactly.
How to Use
- Upload your HEIC files — drag and drop or click to select one or more
.heic/.heifphotos. - Convert — click Convert All to process every file, or convert photos individually using the button on each card.
- Download — save individual PNGs with the download button on each card, or click Download All as ZIP to get everything in one file.
Why Convert HEIC to PNG?
PNG is a lossless image format — it stores every pixel exactly as captured, with no compression artefacts. Unlike JPG, PNG also supports full transparency (alpha channel), making it the preferred format for image editing workflows, graphic design assets, and archiving.
Converting HEIC to PNG is the best choice when you need to:
- Edit the photo in software that doesn't support HEIC (Photoshop, Affinity Photo, GIMP, etc.)
- Preserve maximum quality for professional or archival use
- Use the image in a design project where transparency may be needed
HEIC vs PNG
| Feature | HEIC | PNG |
|---|---|---|
| File size | Smallest | Larger (lossless) |
| Quality | Excellent | Perfect (lossless) |
| Transparency | Supported | Full alpha support |
| Browser support | Partial | Universal |
| Editing support | Limited | Universal |
| Best for | iPhone storage | Editing, archiving |
Frequently Asked Questions
Will converting HEIC to PNG reduce quality? No. PNG is a lossless format — the conversion preserves every pixel exactly. Unlike converting to JPG, there is no quality degradation at all. PNG files will typically be larger than the original HEIC because HEIC uses lossy compression.
Are my photos uploaded to a server? No. This tool uses a WebAssembly-based HEIC decoder that runs entirely in your browser. Your photos never leave your device.
Why are PNG files larger than HEIC? HEIC uses advanced lossy compression similar to video codecs, achieving very small file sizes. PNG is lossless, so it must store all the original pixel data, resulting in larger files. This is normal and expected.
Can I convert multiple photos at once? Yes — select as many files as you like. Each one is queued and converted in sequence.
What's the difference between HEIC and HEIF?
HEIF is the container format; HEIC is Apple's specific implementation of it. For practical purposes they are the same thing — both use the .heic or .heif file extension and both are converted by this tool.
