HEIC to PNG Converter: Free & Private
You need to edit an iPhone photo, not just share it. Convert it here, in your browser, with nothing uploaded anywhere.
Why convert HEIC to PNG?
PNG is lossless, so every save after this one costs you nothing in quality. That matters when the HEIC is going into a design tool, a screenshot annotation, or a document that will be re-exported several times. It also matters when the image is a photo of a document or a whiteboard, where JPG's compression smears fine text edges in a way that survives every later edit.
The catch worth knowing about
PNG stores photographs very inefficiently. A 3 MB HEIC will typically land somewhere between 15 MB and 40 MB as a PNG, because PNG's compression is designed for flat colour and hard edges rather than continuous photographic tone. That is expected, not a fault, you are trading size for zero generation loss.
One tip before you start
If the file is only going to be viewed rather than edited, JPG or WebP will look identical at a fraction of the size. Reach for PNG when something downstream will re-encode the image.
HEIC vs PNG, quick comparison
| Property | HEIC | PNG |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Apple's modern photo format (High Efficiency Image Coding). About half the size of JPG at the same quality, stores a full-quality original plus a compressed preview. | Lossless format with transparency support. Larger files but pixel-perfect, ideal for logos, screenshots and graphics. |
| File size | About half a JPG at matched quality | Large for photographs, efficient for flat colour |
| Transparency | Yes, though camera photos never use it | Yes, full 8-bit alpha |
| Where it opens | Apple devices, and little else without a codec pack | Universal |
How to convert HEIC to PNG
- Drop your HEIC files into the box above (or click to browse).
- Press Convert, it happens instantly on your device.
- Download each converted file, or grab them all as a ZIP.
Frequently asked questions
Why would I convert HEIC to PNG?
You need to edit an iPhone photo, not just share it. PNG is lossless, so every save after this one costs you nothing in quality. That matters when the HEIC is going into a design tool, a screenshot annotation, or a document that will be re-exported several times. It also matters when the image is a photo of a document or a whiteboard, where JPG's compression smears fine text edges in a way that survives every later edit.
What should I watch out for when converting HEIC to PNG?
PNG stores photographs very inefficiently. A 3 MB HEIC will typically land somewhere between 15 MB and 40 MB as a PNG, because PNG's compression is designed for flat colour and hard edges rather than continuous photographic tone. That is expected, not a fault, you are trading size for zero generation loss.
Any tips for getting the best PNG out of a HEIC file?
If the file is only going to be viewed rather than edited, JPG or WebP will look identical at a fraction of the size. Reach for PNG when something downstream will re-encode the image.
Will I lose quality converting HEIC to PNG?
No. PNG is lossless, so every pixel survives the conversion exactly. The file gets bigger in exchange, particularly for photographs.
Do my HEIC files get uploaded?
No. The conversion runs on your device, in the browser tab you are reading this in. You can prove it: disconnect from the internet and convert anyway.
Is it free, and how many HEIC files can I do at once?
Free, with no sign-up, no watermark and no daily limit. Up to 200 files per batch, downloadable individually or as one ZIP.
Related conversions
PNG is not the only thing a HEIC file can become, and HEIC is not the only thing that converts to PNG. These run on the same converter, on your device, with the same 200-file batch limit.
Guides
Longer walk-throughs covering HEIC and the way this converter handles it.
Related tools
Once your images are converted, these on-device tools can help you prepare them for sharing or upload.