Convert HEIC to PNG
Convert a HEIC iPhone photo to PNG right in your browser. PNG is lossless and opens anywhere — ideal when you'll edit the image or need the best quality. The conversion happens on your device, without sending anything to servers.
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HEIC, HEIF
How to convert HEIC to PNG in 3 steps
Add the HEIC
Drag the .heic photo onto the upload area or click to pick it. It's read only in your device's memory.
Convert
Click process. The first conversion may take a few seconds while the decoder loads.
Download the PNG
Download the PNG image, ready to open or edit anywhere. No copy is kept anywhere.
When HEIC needs to become PNG
The iPhone's HEIC saves space, but it doesn't open on many computers, sites and programs. PNG solves compatibility and is also a lossless format — perfect when you'll edit the photo several times without stacking up degradation.
It's also the right choice when you need transparency or crisp edges and text, for example when reusing part of the image in a project.
HEIC, HEVC and the patent question
HEIC compresses using HEVC (H.265), a video codec covered by patents — the reason Windows charges for an add-on simply to display the photo, while on an iPhone it opens by itself.
PNG sits at the opposite extreme: an open format, patent-free and lossless, created precisely to be universal. Converting settles the compatibility question for good.
Lossless, but the file grows considerably
PNG discards no information, which is excellent for editing later — but HEIC is a highly compressed format. A 2 MB photo from an iPhone can become a 10 to 15 MB PNG.
If the goal is only to send or archive the photo, JPG gives the same visual result in a far smaller file. Choose PNG when you need transparency or a stable original for editing. Everything runs in the browser.
PNG or JPG for an iPhone photo
For a photo, JPG is almost always the better choice: the result is visually identical in a file many times smaller. PNG makes sense when you will edit the image in several rounds and want no accumulated loss, or when the destination demands PNG.
The size difference is not subtle. A 2 MB iPhone photo usually becomes a JPG of similar size — and a PNG of 10 to 15 MB, because PNG stores every pixel without discarding anything.
Use cases
- Edit an iPhone photo without stacking up losses
- Open the image on a computer or program that doesn't read HEIC
- Keep the photo's best quality for a project
- Use the image where transparency is needed
- Standardize iPhone photos in a universal, lossless format
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between PNG and JPG here?
PNG is lossless and ideal for editing or transparency; JPG is lighter, ideal for sharing.
Why does the first conversion take a moment?
Because the HEIC decoder loads the first time. The next conversions are faster.
Is the PNG large?
It can be larger than the HEIC, because PNG is lossless. It's the trade-off for quality and compatibility.
Can I convert to JPG instead of PNG?
Yes. Use the HEIC to JPG tool when you want a lighter file for sharing.
General questions about the site
- Is it free?
- Yes — no sign-up, no usage limit and no watermark.
- Does it work on mobile?
- Yes, straight from your Android or iPhone browser.
- Do I need to install anything?
- No. No software, no extensions.
- Is my file sent to a server?
- On tools marked as local, no — the file never leaves your device. Only three tools use a server, and each says so on its own page.
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