HEIC to PNG
Convert HEIC files to lossless PNG images in your browser. No upload needed.
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Drop HEIC files here or
HEIC and HEIF files only. Files never leave your browser.
HEIC to PNG converts Apple's HEIC format into lossless PNG images. PNG is the standard choice when exact pixel data must be preserved — it compresses without discarding any information, making it the right output format for professional editing, archival, or any workflow where re-compression is unacceptable. All conversion happens locally in your browser; no files are uploaded.
Tool interface
The interface is minimal — PNG conversion requires no quality setting since PNG is always lossless:
- A drag-and-drop upload area for HEIC and HEIF files
- A file list showing each filename and original size
- Live before/after file size comparison after conversion
- A
Convert & Downloadbutton to process and save all files - A
Clearoption to start over
Multiple files are downloaded together as a ZIP archive.
Tool description
HEIC to PNG uses a WebAssembly-based HEIC decoder to read the compressed image data from each file and exports it as lossless PNG. No pixel information is altered or discarded in the process — the output contains the full colour and tonal detail captured by the camera.
Because PNG is lossless and does not benefit from the efficient predictive compression that HEIC uses for photographic content, PNG files from photos will be substantially larger than the original HEIC files. This is the inherent cost of lossless output. For archival or professional editing this trade-off is often the right choice; for everyday sharing, the JPG or WEBP outputs are more practical.
Some practical use cases:
- Preparing HEIC photos for editing in Photoshop, GIMP, or Affinity Photo
- Archiving photos from an iPhone camera roll in a lossless, non-proprietary format
- Converting screenshots or screen recordings saved in HEIC to lossless PNG
- Supplying graphics or product images where no further compression can be tolerated
How to use
- Drop your HEIC or HEIF files onto the upload area, or click
Browseto select them. - Click
Convert & Downloadto begin conversion — no settings need to be adjusted for lossless PNG output. - Conversion may take a few seconds per file. A progress indicator is shown.
- Single files download as
.png; multiple files are packaged as a ZIP archive.
Tip: If file size is a concern, consider using the HEIC to JPG or HEIC to WEBP tool instead. PNG exports from photographic HEIC files can be 5–10× larger than the original HEIC.
FAQ
Why is the PNG file larger than the HEIC file?
HEIC uses highly efficient lossy compression designed for photographic material. PNG is lossless and uses a different, less aggressive compression model that retains all image data. The size increase is expected and unavoidable — it reflects the difference in compression strategy, not a problem with the conversion.
Does converting to PNG improve image quality?
No. The conversion decodes the HEIC file and captures its output faithfully — it does not enhance or alter the image beyond what was stored in the HEIC file. The quality ceiling is set by the original HEIC encoding.
Can I convert multiple HEIC files at once?
Yes. Select or drop multiple files and all of them are converted sequentially. The PNG outputs are packaged into a single ZIP archive for download.
Are my photos uploaded to a server?
No. Everything runs in your browser using WebAssembly. Your files never leave your device.
Should I use PNG or JPG for editing?
Use PNG if you will edit the image and re-export it — PNG avoids the quality loss that accumulates when editing and re-saving a JPEG multiple times. Use JPG if you only need a compatible file to share or upload.
What is the difference between HEIC and HEIF?
HEIF is the container format; HEIC is the specific codec variant used by Apple. Both are functionally equivalent for this tool and both are accepted.