If you plan to retouch an iPhone photo, a lossless copy is a safer starting point than a JPG. This HEIC to PNG converter turns your HEIC photos into PNG files that preserve every pixel, directly in your browser.
Convert HEIC to PNG
Add your HEIC files, check the settings and download them as PNG. Batch conversion, no sign-up and no watermark.
Why PNG instead of JPG for iPhone photos?
JPG compresses with some loss, and every extra save in an editor adds a little more. PNG stores the pixel data exactly, so you can crop, adjust and re-save without piling on compression artifacts. That is useful for designers, photographers and anyone preparing a picture for a layout.
Convert HEIC to PNG
- Add HEIC or HEIF files by dragging them in or using “Choose files”.
- Select PNG under “Convert to”.
- Use “Max width (optional)” if you want smaller dimensions. PNG ignores the Quality setting because it is lossless.
- Download each PNG or use “Download all (ZIP)”.
Expect large files
A photo that takes a few hundred kilobytes as HEIC can become several megabytes as PNG, since photographs contain many unique pixels. If you mostly need a smaller file for sharing, HEIC to JPG is the better choice. Keep PNG for editing and archiving.
| Feature | HEIC | PNG |
|---|---|---|
| File size | Small | Large for photos |
| Quality | Lossy, efficient | Lossless |
| Transparency | Supported | Supported |
| Animation | Image sequences possible | Not supported |
| Compatibility | Apple devices, some apps | Almost everything |
| Best for | Phone storage | Editing, archiving |
Good moments to choose PNG
- Removing a photo background and keeping the cutout.
- Combining several photos into a collage with multiple saves.
- Putting a screenshot-like crisp image into a presentation.
- Archiving a master copy before making smaller versions.
Fix common issues
The PNG is huge
That is normal. Use “Max width (optional)” or convert to JPG for sharing.
Colors look slightly different
HEIC can hold wider color information. Compare on the device where you will use the image.
Live Photo movement is gone
Only the main still frame is converted.
Your photos stay on your device
Conversion runs in your browser, so photos are not uploaded. No registration and no watermark.
Is HEIC to PNG lossless?
PNG itself is lossless, but the HEIC was already compressed, so the PNG preserves the photo as it exists in the HEIC without adding new loss.
Why is the PNG so much bigger?
PNG does not use lossy compression, and photographs have many unique pixels.
Can I keep transparency?
Yes, if the HEIC contains it. PNG supports transparent areas.
Can I convert many photos at once?
Yes. Batches are supported, and results can be downloaded as a ZIP.
Which is better for sharing, PNG or JPG?
JPG is smaller and more common for sharing. PNG suits editing and archiving.
Related converters
See HEIC to JPG, HEIC to PDF and HEIC to WebP, or visit the HEIC converter hub.