HEIC to PNG
Convert iPhone HEIC photos to PNG for editing and uploads that need it.
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HEIC → PNG
HEIC to PNG features.
No new compression loss
PNG stores every pixel exactly as decoded, so no new JPEG artifacts are added.
Reads HEIC in any browser
A built-in decoder steps in when your browser cannot open the file itself.
Up to 50 files at once
Convert a folder of photos and download a single ZIP.
HEIC to PNG, step by step.
01
Add your HEIC files
Drag in, paste or choose photos from your iPhone export or computer.
02
Make sure PNG is selected
The page starts on PNG. Nothing else needs changing.
03
Download
One file, or all of them as a ZIP, each with a .png ending.
HEIC to PNG use cases.
- Editing in programs without HEIC support
- Some design and photo editors accept PNG but not HEIC.
- Photos of text or drawings
- Pictures with sharp edges keep them without added JPG blur.
- Upload forms that list PNG
- A few forms accept PNG and JPG only.
HEIC to PNG: best photos and fixes.
When PNG makes sense for a photo
PNG is lossless, which means the file keeps exactly the pixels it was given. For a normal photo that is rarely needed, because JPG looks the same at a fraction of the size. PNG is worth it when you will edit the picture several times, when a form or program specifically asks for PNG, or when the photo contains text, a drawing or a diagram where sharp edges matter.
Why the files get so large
A 12 megapixel iPhone photo is often around 2 MB as HEIC and 8 to 15 MB as PNG. Photos contain endless tiny variations in color, which PNG cannot squeeze much. If a file ends up too large to email or upload, convert to JPG instead and choose a quality of 80 to 85. You will save most of the space and the picture will still look the same.
PNG will not improve the photo
Converting is not an upgrade. The HEIC was already compressed by the phone, and PNG cannot bring back detail that was discarded. What you gain is a format that more software understands and that will not lose more quality each time you save it. What you do not gain is sharper detail, more colors or a transparent background. Think of it as a safer container, not a better photo.
Fixing the iPhone setting
If you convert many photos, change the source. In Settings, Camera, Formats, Most Compatible makes the iPhone save JPG instead of HEIC. That is smaller than PNG and works nearly everywhere. Use this page for photos you have already taken, or when you do need PNG for editing. Switching the setting does not change old photos, only new ones, so convert the existing library once and then forget about it.
Large photos, Live Photos and bursts
Photos above 16 megapixels, which includes 48 megapixel shots from newer iPhones, are scaled down to 16 megapixels before conversion so the browser can handle them. Live Photos come out as one still frame with no motion. A HEIC file holding several images gives you its main image. This keeps memory use manageable on phones and laptops, and 16 megapixels is still plenty for a large print.
Camera data and privacy
Everything runs on your device, so the photos are not uploaded anywhere. The PNG does not include the date, camera model or GPS position from the HEIC. If you are posting a photo online, that is a plus. If you need the date later, keep the original file as well. Nothing is added to the file either, so there is no watermark or branding in the PNG.
HEIC to PNG FAQ.
Does an iPhone photo have a transparent background in PNG?
No. A normal photo has no transparent areas, so the PNG will not either. PNG only keeps transparency that was already there.
Is PNG better than JPG for iPhone photos?
Not for most uses. PNG is lossless but several times larger. Choose it for editing or when PNG is required, and JPG for sharing.
How do I convert HEIC to PNG on a Mac?
Open the photo in Preview, choose File, Export and pick PNG. For many files at once, use this page.
How do I convert HEIC to PNG on Windows?
Windows has no simple built-in HEIC to PNG converter. Drop the files here and download PNGs without installing anything.
Why is my PNG so big?
PNG stores photos without lossy compression, so a 12 megapixel picture can be 10 MB or more. JPG makes much smaller files.
Is it free?
Yes. Quick tools are free, need no sign-in and use no credits; your images stay in your browser. The AI tools linked below need an account.
