Convert HEIC to PNG Online
Free, easy-to-use HEIC to PNG converter. Transform your iOS HEIC photos to universally compatible PNG format with lossless quality.
HEIC to PNG Converter
Convert your HEIF files to PNG format quickly and easily. Upload your file and download the result.
Max file size: 50MB
Why Convert HEIC to PNG?
HEIC (High Efficiency Image Format) is Apple's newer image format for iOS photos that offers excellent compression and quality. However, many devices, applications, and websites don't support HEIC files yet. Converting to PNG ensures your photos can be viewed anywhere while preserving maximum image quality and transparency.
Benefits of Converting HEIC to PNG
- Universal compatibility - PNG is supported by virtually all devices and software.
- Lossless quality - PNG preserves all image details without compression artifacts.
- Transparency support - PNG maintains any transparent areas in your images.
- Better for graphics - Ideal for screenshots, graphics, and images with text.
- Editing friendly - Perfect format for further editing in graphics software.
How to Convert HEIC to PNG Using Our Tool
- Upload your HEIC image using the upload button or drag and drop functionality.
- Our converter will automatically select PNG as the output format.
- Optionally, adjust the image dimensions if you want to resize the image.
- Solve the simple captcha to verify you're human.
- Click "Convert HEIC to PNG" to start the conversion.
- Once conversion is complete, download your new PNG file.
About HEIC and PNG Format Differences
| Feature | HEIC | PNG |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossy (but very efficient) | Lossless |
| File Size | Very small | Larger than HEIC |
| Compatibility | Limited (mainly Apple devices) | Universal |
| Transparency | Supported | Fully supported |
| Best For | iOS photos, storage efficiency | Graphics, screenshots, quality preservation |
Our HEIC to PNG converter is designed to extract the maximum image quality from your HEIC files. While HEIC offers excellent compression, converting to PNG ensures you maintain the highest possible image quality with no additional compression artifacts, which is especially important if you plan to edit the images later.
PNG is particularly valuable for images containing text, graphics, screenshots, or illustrations where preserving crisp edges and detail is essential. Unlike converting to JPG (which uses lossy compression), converting to PNG preserves all the visual information from your original HEIC file.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why are my iPhone photos saved as HEIC instead of JPG or PNG?
Apple introduced HEIC as the default photo format starting with iOS 11 because it offers much better compression than JPG while maintaining similar image quality. This means HEIC files take up less storage space on your device, allowing you to store more photos. However, this creates compatibility challenges when sharing images with non-Apple devices or older software.
When should I choose PNG over JPG when converting from HEIC?
Choose PNG when you need maximum image quality and don't want any additional compression artifacts. PNG is particularly good for screenshots, graphics with text, logos, or images with transparent areas. Choose JPG if you need smaller file sizes and are converting photos where minor compression artifacts won't be noticeable.
Can I change my iPhone settings to save photos as PNG instead of HEIC?
iPhones don't offer a direct option to save photos as PNG. However, you can set your iPhone to save photos as JPG instead of HEIC by going to Settings > Camera > Formats and selecting "Most Compatible" instead of "High Efficiency." For PNG format, you'll need to convert your images after taking them using a converter like ours.