Convert PNG to HEIF Online
Free online tool to convert your PNG images to the modern, efficient HEIF format.
PNG to HEIF Converter
Convert your PNG files to HEIF format quickly and easily. Upload your file and download the result.
Max file size: 50MB
Why Convert PNG to HEIF?
PNG (Portable Network Graphics) is a popular lossless format, great for graphics and images with transparency. However, PNG files can be quite large, especially for photographic content. HEIF (High Efficiency Image File Format), often using HEVC encoding (HEIC), offers significantly better compression than older formats like JPEG, resulting in smaller file sizes for similar visual quality. Converting PNG to HEIF can drastically reduce storage space and bandwidth usage, especially for large collections of images.
Benefits of Converting PNG to HEIF
- Smaller File Sizes: HEIF provides superior compression compared to PNG (and often JPEG), saving storage space.
- High Quality: Achieves smaller sizes while maintaining good visual quality.
- Modern Format: Increasingly supported by newer devices and operating systems (like iOS and macOS).
- Supports Transparency: HEIF, like PNG, can store transparency information (alpha channel).
How to Convert PNG to HEIF
- Upload your PNG image file.
- HEIF will be automatically selected as the output format.
- Solve the captcha.
- Click "Convert PNG to HEIF".
- Download your converted HEIF file.
Note: While HEIF support is growing, ensure the intended recipient or platform can handle HEIF files. Older systems might require specific codecs or software.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Will transparency be preserved when converting PNG to HEIF?
Yes, the HEIF format supports transparency (alpha channel). Our converter will attempt to preserve the transparency from your source PNG file in the resulting HEIF file.
Is HEIF better than WebP?
Both HEIF and WebP offer significant compression improvements over older formats like JPG and PNG. HEIF often achieves slightly better compression ratios at similar quality levels, especially for photographic images. However, WebP currently enjoys broader support across web browsers. The "better" format depends on your specific needs regarding file size, quality, and compatibility.