HEIC to PNG converter
Convert iPhone HEIC photos to lossless PNG files on any computer or phone. Batch convert, nothing uploaded.
- 100% free
- Runs in your browser
- No uploads
- Runs on your deviceEvery tool works directly in your browser. No files are uploaded.
- Your privacy mattersYour files never leave your device, so there's nothing for us to store.
- No limitsUse any tool as much as you need. No daily caps, no waiting.
- Completely freeNo signup and no trial to cancel. Ads keep the tools free.
How to convert HEIC to PNG
- Add your HEIC photos. Drop them on the box or choose them. AirDrop or a USB cable gets them from the iPhone to a computer as .heic files.
- Keep PNG selected. The decoder loads the first time, so the first photo takes a few seconds.
- Download. Save each PNG, or all of them as a zip.
HEIC, PNG and JPG compared
| HEIC | PNG | JPG | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossy, very efficient | Lossless | Lossy |
| 12 MP photo, typical size | 1 to 3 MB | 15 to 25 MB | 2 to 4 MB |
| Opens on Windows | Only with an extension | Yes | Yes |
| Good for | Storing on the iPhone | Editing, design tools | Sharing, uploading, printing |
Sizes are rough ranges and vary with the photo.
Tips
- Converting a lot of photos for sharing? Choose JPG in the format setting: the files are a fraction of the size.
- On the iPhone, Settings > Photos > Transfer to Mac or PC > Automatic converts photos to JPG when you copy them to a computer with a cable.
Frequently asked questions
Should I convert HEIC to PNG or JPG?
JPG for sharing, uploading and printing: it's much smaller and opens everywhere. PNG when you'll edit the photo several times, or an app asks for PNG. A PNG of a 12 MP iPhone photo is often 15 MB or more, against 2 to 4 MB for a JPG.
Does PNG keep the full quality of the HEIC?
PNG is lossless, so it keeps every pixel of the decoded photo with no further loss. HEIC itself is already compressed, so the PNG can't be better than the original, only identical to what you see.
Does it keep Live Photos, depth or HDR?
No. The converter saves the main still image. Live Photo motion, depth maps and extra HDR data in the HEIC file aren't carried over to PNG.
Why are my iPhone photos HEIC?
Since iOS 11, iPhones save photos as HEIC (High Efficiency) by default because the files are about half the size of JPG. You can change it in Settings > Camera > Formats > Most Compatible, which saves new photos as JPG.
Are my photos uploaded?
No. The HEIC decoder runs in your browser and the PNG is made on your device. Nothing is sent to a server.