Convert HEIC to PNG
Convert HEIC images from your iPhone or iPad to lossless PNG format instantly in your browser. Get perfect quality preservation and transparency support. No upload needed.
Drag 'n' drop files here, or
click to select files
.heic, .heif
Drop your files and click Convert to get PNG
//when_to_use
When to Convert HEIC to PNG
- Converting iPhone photos to PNG for lossless editing in Photoshop, GIMP, or Affinity Photo without JPG artifacts
- Preparing HEIC screenshots from iPad for documentation where crisp text and lossless quality are essential
- Converting iPhone product photos to PNG for e-commerce listings that require lossless source images
- Archiving important HEIC photos in lossless PNG format to prevent any future quality degradation
- Extracting iPhone photos as PNG for graphic design projects in Figma or Canva where quality is critical
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HEIC vs PNG
| Property | HEIC | PNG |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | HEVC (lossy) | DEFLATE (lossless) |
| Typical file size (12MP photo) | 2-4 MB | 10-20 MB |
| Transparency | Supported | Supported (full alpha) |
| Browser support | Safari only | All browsers |
| Quality on re-save | Degrades (lossy) | Perfect (lossless) |
| Best for | Storage efficiency | Editing, archiving, graphics |
//how_it_works
How It Works
Drop your HEIC photos
Drag and drop or select HEIC/HEIF files from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Multiple files supported for batch conversion.
HEVC decoding in browser
The heic2any library decodes the HEVC-compressed image data entirely in your browser. No server upload — your photos stay on your device.
Lossless PNG export
The decoded image is rendered on a Canvas and exported as a 32-bit PNG with DEFLATE compression — every pixel preserved losslessly with full alpha channel support.
Download your PNGs
Your lossless PNG files are ready. Ideal for editing, archiving, or any use case where maximum quality matters.
// under the hood
HEIC uses the HEVC (H.265) codec for image compression, achieving ~50% better compression than JPG at equivalent quality. Our converter uses the heic2any library to decode HEVC-compressed image data entirely in the browser, renders it onto a Canvas element, and exports as a 32-bit PNG (24-bit color + 8-bit alpha) with lossless DEFLATE compression. No EXIF metadata is preserved.
//faq
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is HEIC format?
- HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is the default photo format on iPhones and iPads since iOS 11. It uses the HEVC (H.265) codec for compression, achieving ~50% better compression than JPG. However, HEIC has limited support outside the Apple ecosystem.
- Why convert HEIC to PNG instead of JPG?
- PNG is lossless — no quality is lost during conversion or future re-saves. Choose PNG when you need to edit the image further, when you need transparency support, or when preserving maximum quality matters more than file size. JPG is better when you prioritize smaller files.
- Will the file size increase?
- Yes. PNG files are typically 3-5x larger than HEIC because PNG uses lossless compression while HEIC uses highly efficient lossy compression. A 3MB HEIC photo may become 10-15MB as PNG. This is the trade-off for perfect lossless quality.
- Is transparency preserved?
- Standard iPhone photos don't have transparency, so the PNG will have a solid background. However, PNG supports full alpha channel transparency — useful if you later edit the image to remove backgrounds in Photoshop or Figma.
- Are my photos private during conversion?
- Yes. Your photos are processed entirely in your browser using the heic2any library. Nothing is uploaded to any server — we have zero access to your images.