HEIC to PNG Converter
Convert iPhone photos from HEIC to lossless PNG format. Free online, no software needed. Up to 50 MB.
Drop your HEIC file hereTap to choose your HEIC file
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Also supports AVIF, WebP, JPG, BMP, TIFF • Max 50 MB
How to Convert HEIC to PNG
Upload
Drag and drop your HEIC file into the converter above, or click Choose HEIC File to browse your device.
Convert
Click Convert to PNG. Our server converts your file in seconds, producing a lossless PNG output.
Download
Click Download PNG to save the converted file. That's it — no registration, no email required.
Convert HEIC to PNG on Any Device
On iPhone / iPad
HEIC is the default camera format on every iPhone since iOS 11. Most of the time you can share photos directly — iOS auto-converts to JPG when sending via Messages or Mail. But when you need lossless PNG for editing, compositing with transparency, or a pixel-perfect workflow, that automatic conversion to lossy JPG isn't enough. Open this page in Safari, tap Choose HEIC File, select your photo from the Photos library or Files app, and get a full-quality PNG in seconds. No app installation needed.
On Windows 10/11
Windows does not open HEIC files by default. Microsoft offers HEIF Image Extensions in the Store, but the required HEVC codec costs $0.99 and still doesn't help with editing workflows. Converting HEIC to PNG gives you a lossless file that opens instantly in Paint.NET, GIMP, Photoshop, and every Windows application. PNG preserves full quality through unlimited edits and re-saves — unlike converting to JPG, which introduces compression artifacts. If you received iPhone photos from a colleague or client and need to edit them without quality loss, PNG is the right choice.
On Mac
macOS Preview opens HEIC natively, and you can export to PNG via File > Export. But this is tedious for more than a couple of files — you have to open each image, change the format dropdown, choose a save location, and repeat. For batch workflows or when you just need a quick conversion without launching Preview, our online converter is faster. The resulting PNG is ideal for design work in Sketch, Figma, or Affinity Photo where lossless quality and transparency support matter.
On Android
Android devices can receive HEIC photos from iPhone users via messaging apps, email, or shared cloud albums. While some newer Android phones can display HEIC, many apps and editors still can't work with the format. Converting to PNG ensures lossless compatibility with every Android image editor and sharing platform. Just open this page in Chrome, upload the HEIC file from your Downloads or file manager, and save the PNG result.
On Chromebook
ChromeOS has no native HEIC support whatsoever. You cannot view, edit, or share HEIC files without conversion. Since most school-issued and managed Chromebooks have Linux app installation disabled by administrators, a browser-based converter is often the only option. No extensions, no Play Store apps — just open this page and convert. The resulting PNG works perfectly with ChromeOS's built-in image viewer and any web-based editor.
What is HEIC?
HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is Apple's default photo format, used on every iPhone and iPad since iOS 11 (2017). It uses HEVC (H.265) compression to store images at roughly half the file size of JPG while maintaining the same visual quality.
Beyond efficient compression, HEIC supports 10-bit color depth with the Display P3 wide gamut, transparency (alpha channel), depth maps from Portrait Mode, and image sequences like Live Photos — all in a single file. The trade-off is limited compatibility: HEIC is natively supported only on Apple devices and a handful of newer Android phones and browsers.
How to Open HEIC Files
On iPhone/iPad and Mac, HEIC opens natively in Photos, Preview, and Quick Look. On Windows 10/11, you need the free HEIF Image Extensions plus the $0.99 HEVC Video Extensions from the Microsoft Store. On Android, support varies by device — newer Samsung and Pixel phones handle HEIC, but older devices may not. Google Photos can display HEIC on most Android devices. On Linux, GIMP with the HEIF plugin or ImageMagick (with libheif) can open HEIC files.
What is PNG?
PNG (Portable Network Graphics) is a lossless raster image format that has been a web standard since 1996. Unlike JPG, PNG preserves every single pixel exactly as encoded — no compression artifacts, no quality degradation on re-save.
PNG's key strengths are transparency support (full alpha channel), lossless compression, and universal compatibility. It is the format of choice for screenshots, graphics, logos, diagrams, UI elements, and any image that needs pixel-perfect accuracy. The trade-off is file size — PNG files are significantly larger than lossy formats like JPG or HEIC, especially for photographic content.
How to Open PNG Files
PNG is universally supported. On Windows, it opens in Photos, Paint, Paint.NET, and every image viewer. On Mac, Preview, Photos, and Quick Look all display PNG natively. On iPhone/iPad, PNG files work in Photos, Files, and Safari. On Android, every gallery app and browser supports PNG. On Linux, any image viewer (Eye of GNOME, Shotwell, GIMP, ImageMagick) handles PNG. Every web browser on every platform renders PNG natively — it is one of the most universally compatible file formats in existence.
Why PNG Instead of JPG?
When converting HEIC photos, most people default to JPG — and for simple photo sharing, that's perfectly fine. But there are specific situations where PNG is the better output format:
- Transparency support — PNG preserves alpha channel transparency for compositing, overlays, and layered design work. JPG does not support transparency at all.
- No generation loss — Every time you open, edit, and re-save a JPG, it re-compresses and loses more detail. PNG stays pixel-perfect through unlimited edit cycles.
- Pixel-perfect accuracy — For screenshots, UI mockups, diagrams, and technical images, PNG preserves crisp edges and text. JPG introduces blurring artifacts around sharp contrasts.
- Graphics and logos — Images with flat colors, text, or sharp geometric shapes compress much better in PNG than JPG, often with smaller file sizes too.
When JPG is better: If you simply need to share photos and want the smallest file size, HEIC to JPG is the more practical choice. JPG photos are typically 5–8x smaller than PNG for the same image. PNG is for workflows where quality and fidelity matter more than file size.
HEIC vs PNG: Quick Comparison
| Feature | HEIC | PNG |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | HEVC lossy | Lossless (Deflate) |
| File size (12MP photo) | ~2–3 MB | ~10–15 MB |
| Quality | Excellent (near-lossless) | Perfect (lossless) |
| Color depth | 10-bit, Display P3 | 8-bit sRGB (some gamut data lost) |
| Transparency | Yes (alpha channel) | Yes (alpha channel) |
| Device compatibility | Apple devices, some Android | Universal (all devices) |
| Editing friendly | Limited editor support | Excellent (no degradation on re-save) |
| Best for | iPhone storage, space efficiency | Editing, compositing, web graphics |
Why Convert HEIC to PNG?
Lossless quality for editing
PNG preserves every pixel of the decoded HEIC image. You can crop, retouch, color-correct, and re-save the PNG as many times as you need without any further quality degradation. This makes PNG the ideal working format for design and photo editing workflows.
Universal software compatibility
Every image editor, design tool, and operating system supports PNG. Whether you use Photoshop, GIMP, Paint.NET, Figma, Canva, or any other application, PNG files open and edit without issues — unlike HEIC, which requires special codec support.
Transparency support
PNG's full alpha channel transparency makes it essential for compositing, overlays, web design, and any workflow where images need to blend with backgrounds. If your HEIC contains transparent areas (iOS cutouts or stickers), PNG preserves them perfectly.
No further quality degradation
Unlike JPG, which re-compresses and loses detail every time you save, PNG is lossless. Once you convert HEIC to PNG, the image quality is locked in permanently. Open it, edit it, save it a hundred times — the pixels remain unchanged.