Convert HEIC to PNG online, straight from your iPhone photos
iPhones save photos as HEIC, and plenty of websites, forms and Windows programs still refuse them. This free HEIC to PNG converter opens those photos in your browser and turns them into a lossless PNG you can edit anywhere.
You can convert HEIC to PNG online without installing an app, with no sign-up and no watermark. Each HEIC file is decoded on your own device and never uploaded, so HEIC to PNG private conversion is the default, not an extra.
What is HEIC?
HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is Apple's name for its use of the HEIF format. Apple HEIC stores a photo at roughly the quality of a JPG in a smaller file, and can also hold extras such as depth data and the still frames of a Live Photo. The downside is support: many sites and older PCs cannot read it.
A HEIC to PNG converter without an app
You do not need a HEIC to PNG app or a HEIC to PNG converter free download. The page works in Safari, Chrome, Edge and Firefox, so HEIC to PNG without app installs is easy. Files with the .heif extension convert the same way, so HEIF to PNG is covered too.
HEIC vs PNG: which should you keep?
Keep the HEIC originals on your phone if space matters, and create a PNG copy for sharing. Here is how HEIC vs PNG compares.
| HEIC | PNG | |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossy, very efficient | Lossless (OxiPNG) |
| File size | Small | Much larger than HEIC, often several times |
| Transparency | Possible | Yes |
| Opens on | Apple devices, some newer Windows setups | Every device, site and program |
| Best for | Storing photos on iPhone | Editing, design work, screenshots |
Is HEIC better than PNG?
HEIC is better for storage because it is compact. PNG is better when you plan to edit, layer or re-save the photo many times, because lossless PNG never adds new compression artefacts.
Why choose PNG instead of JPG?
Pick HEIC to PNG for editing in design apps, a slide deck, or for iPhone screenshots with sharp text. For everyday sharing, HEIC to JPG gives a much smaller file.
HEIC to PNG size
Expect the HEIC to PNG size to grow. HEIC is simply more efficient, so the PNG copy can be several times bigger; that is the price of lossless.
How to change HEIC to PNG on iPhone, Windows and Mac
The converter runs in any modern browser, so the same page covers every device, whether that is a phone, PC or laptop.
HEIC to PNG on iPhone and iPad
Open the page in Safari, tap to add photos and pick them from your library. Save or send each iPhone photo to PNG with Share. HEIC to PNG on iPad works the same way. iOS sometimes converts on its own when you pick photos, but choosing the originals here gives you control over quality.
HEIC to PNG on Windows 10 and Windows 11
If a HEIC is not opening on Windows, you do not need to buy an extension. Drag the files from File Explorer into Chrome or Edge and HEIC to PNG on Windows takes seconds, including HEIC to PNG Windows 11 and HEIC to PNG Windows 10 setups. It also helps with HEIC to PNG from iCloud downloads synced to a PC.
HEIC to PNG on Mac and Android
Mac users can drag photos from Finder or the Photos app. HEIC to PNG on Android works for photos received from iPhone friends over email, and HEIC to PNG from Google Drive is as simple as downloading the file first.
Stop your iPhone saving HEIC
Among the iPhone camera formats, go to Settings, Camera, Formats and choose Most Compatible. New photos are then saved as JPG, though they take more space. Your existing HEIC photos still need converting.
Why convert iPhone photos to PNG
Changing iPhone photos to PNG solves most 'file type not supported' errors. Common reasons:
- Design and editing: HEIC to PNG for editing lets you layer the photo in Figma or Photoshop, and HEIC to PNG for Canva works the same.
- iPhone screenshots: a HEIC to PNG screenshot keeps text and UI edges crisp.
- Background removal: a lossless PNG is a clean start before you cut out the subject.
- Websites and chat: HEIC to PNG for website graphics or HEIC to PNG for email attachments opens everywhere, though JPG is lighter; HEIC to PNG for WhatsApp is sent as a normal image.
HEIC to PNG high resolution
The PNG keeps the full resolution of the original photo, for example 4032×3024 on many iPhones. That is ideal for HEIC to PNG for print or cropping, but large. For HEIC to PNG for upload to a strict form, set a longest-side limit or convert to JPG instead.
Convert HEIC to PNG without losing quality
Careful settings keep any change invisible. Use these tips to convert HEIC to PNG without losing quality that matters.
Lossless by default
HEIC to PNG lossless output means the pixels you see after decoding are exactly what is saved. Colour and detail do not change between the HEIC and the PNG, so HEIC to PNG quality is as good as the source.
Mind the file size
A 2–3 MB HEIC can become a PNG several times bigger. If that is too heavy, set a longest-side limit, or pick JPG or WebP for sharing.
Live Photos
A HEIC Live Photo converts as its main still image; the motion clip is not kept in a PNG. This is the same for every HEIC image converter.
Batch HEIC to PNG for a whole camera roll
Add up to 30 photos of 25 MB each and they convert together, making this a HEIC to PNG bulk converter for holiday albums. It suits anyone who needs to convert multiple HEIC to PNG after a trip.
- Select multiple HEIC files in the picker, or drag them in.
- Choose PNG; a longest-side limit is optional.
- Watch each file finish with its before and after size.
- Download all as one HEIC to PNG ZIP.
If a file fails
Use retry on that file. Files are recognised by their bytes, so a HEIC image to PNG still converts even with the wrong extension. Very large panoramas may need a longest-side limit on older phones with little memory. For bulk HEIC to PNG runs, keep the batch at 30 photos.
HEIC to PNG not working? Fixes and tips
Most problems have a quick fix. Work through these before you give up on an online HEIC to PNG converter.
The file will not add
Check that the picture is under 25 MB and that the batch has no more than 30 files. This HEIC to PNG tool reads the bytes, so a wrong extension is fine, but a damaged download is not. Try saving the HEIC picture to PNG again from its source.
The result looks different
Colours can shift slightly between viewers. Hold B to compare with the original in the same window; if that looks the same, the HEIC format to PNG change is fine. To keep quality, raise the quality slider in the HEIC to PNG settings.
It is slow on my phone
Everything runs HEIC to PNG in browser memory, so very large pictures take longer on older phones. Set a longest-side limit, or use a desktop or laptop. On a fast device the conversion is quick and easy.
Posting from a PC? HEIC to PNG for Instagram works, but JPG is lighter and Instagram re-encodes uploads anyway.
More converters for Apple photos
Need the other format? Use HEIC to JPG, or the convert to JPG tool for mixed folders. The image converter is a HEIC converter for any other pair too, including WebP and AVIF.
After converting, Continue with sends the result to the crop tool or the photo editor without saving first.