How to use the HEIC to PNG Converter
- 1Drop your HEIC files into the box above, or tap to choose them.
- 2Each file converts to PNG right away in your browser.
- 3Download files one by one, or all at once as a ZIP.
HEIC vs PNG
| HEIC | PNG | |
|---|---|---|
| Transparent background | Yes | Yes |
| Animation | No | No |
| Compression | Lossy | Lossless |
| Best for | storing phone photos at about half the size of a JPG | screenshots, logos and graphics that need sharp edges or transparency |
Why convert HEIC to PNG?
HEIC is great for storing phone photos at about half the size of a JPG, but Windows, many websites and older apps cannot open it. PNG is the standard lossless image format of the web, so the file will open where you need it.
How to convert HEIC to PNG on Windows
Windows 10 and 11 cannot open HEIC photos without an extra paid codec. Open this page in Edge or Chrome, drop your photos in, and download the PNG files – nothing to install.
How to convert HEIC to PNG on Mac
Preview can export one photo at a time. To convert a whole folder at once, drag the photos onto this page and download them together as a ZIP.
How to convert HEIC to PNG on iPhone
Open this page in Safari, tap the drop area, choose your photos and tap Download. To stop new photos saving as HEIC, go to Settings → Camera → Formats → Most Compatible.
What is a HEIC file?
HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is the default photo format on iPhones and iPads since iOS 11. It is best for storing phone photos at about half the size of a JPG.
The catch: Windows, many websites and older apps cannot open it.
What is a PNG file?
PNG (Portable Network Graphics) is the standard lossless image format of the web. It is best for screenshots, logos and graphics that need sharp edges or transparency.
The catch: photos as PNG are several times larger than the same photo as JPG.
Is this HEIC to PNG Converter safe?
Yes. Conversion happens on your own device inside your browser. Your files are never uploaded to a server, so nobody else can see them – it even works offline once the page has loaded.
HEIC to PNG Converter – FAQ
Is the HEIC to PNG Converter free?
Yes. Convert as many HEIC files to PNG as you like – no sign-up, no limits and no watermark.
Are my HEIC files uploaded anywhere?
No. Every file is converted on your device, in your browser. Nothing is sent to a server.
Can I convert many HEIC files to PNG at once?
Yes. Drop in a whole batch and download them all together as one ZIP file.
Will I lose quality converting HEIC to PNG?
No. PNG keeps every pixel, though the file may be larger than the original.