HEIC to PNG Converter

Convert HEIC to PNG

PNG is the safe choice when a HEIC photo has to go into an editor, a design tool, a presentation or a document that does not understand iPhone files. The conversion happens in your browser session with no software to install, and the PNG you download opens in virtually every program.

When PNG is better than JPG for a HEIC photo

PNG does not add another round of lossy compression, so repeated edits and re-saves will not degrade the picture. It also supports transparency, which matters if your HEIC contains a cut-out subject. That makes it a good intermediate format for retouching, collages, mockups and print layouts.

What PNG cannot do

The HEIC already discarded some detail when the phone saved it, and PNG cannot bring that back. It only stores what the HEIC contains without losing more. Expect the PNG to be several times larger than the HEIC or a JPG of the same photo, so it is not the format to email in bulk.

Good to know about HEIC to PNG

• Use PNG for editing and archiving a working copy, and JPG or WebP for sending or publishing.
• Large batches add up quickly in PNG: 20 photos can reach hundreds of megabytes once converted.
• If your goal is only compatibility, HEIC to JPG gives a much smaller file.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert HEIC to PNG?

Drop your HEIC files onto the converter above (or click to choose them), press Convert and download the PNG files. It works in your browser and needs no software.

Why is the PNG so much bigger than my HEIC?

HEIC uses very efficient lossy compression designed for photographs, while PNG stores the pixels without that kind of compression. The same picture therefore takes far more space as a PNG.

Does HEIC to PNG keep transparency?

Most iPhone photos have no transparent areas. If your file does include transparency, PNG can hold it, which JPG cannot.

Is the HEIC to PNG converter free?

Yes. You can convert up to 20 files per batch, 10MB each, without creating an account. A free account raises the file limit to 25MB, and Pro or the 24-hour pass go up to 100MB per file with larger batches.

Which files can I upload?

This page is set up for HEIC (HEIC, HEIF), but the converter also accepts many other formats, including JPG, PNG, WebP, AVIF, HEIC, TIFF, BMP, PSD and camera RAW files.

What happens to my files?

Uploaded files are used only to produce your conversion and are deleted automatically. See the privacy policy for the exact retention details.