Convert HEIC to PNG Free Online
Convert iPhone and iPad HEIC photos to lossless PNG — with full transparency support. 100% private, no uploads, no sign-up. Works on Windows, Android, Mac and Linux.
How to Convert HEIC to PNG
Three simple steps — no software to install, works in any browser.
Upload HEIC Photos
Drag & drop your HEIC or HEIF files, or click to browse. Transfer photos from your iPhone via USB or iCloud first, then upload them here. Multiple files supported.
Lossless Conversion
Your HEIC photos are decoded and converted to PNG with zero quality loss. Transparency is fully preserved. Everything happens privately inside your browser.
Download PNG
Download your high-quality PNG files individually or all at once. Use them in design tools, web projects, or anywhere that needs the best possible image quality.
Why Convert HEIC to PNG?
PNG is the best choice when quality and transparency matter most.
Lossless Quality
PNG is a lossless format — every pixel is preserved exactly. There is zero quality degradation. Perfect for archiving, editing, and any use that demands pixel-perfect accuracy.
Full Transparency Support
Unlike JPG, PNG supports full alpha channel transparency. Any transparent areas in your HEIC photo are preserved exactly — ideal for logos, graphics, and design work.
100% Private
Your iPhone photos never leave your device. All HEIC decoding and PNG conversion happens locally inside your browser using WebAssembly. Zero server contact.
Works on Windows & Android
Windows and Android can't open HEIC natively. Convert your iPhone photos to PNG and open them instantly on any device, in any app, without any extra software.
Batch Conversion
Select all your iPhone photos at once. Convert dozens of HEIC files to PNG simultaneously and download everything with a single click — no manual one-by-one work.
Always Free
No subscription, no watermarks, no hidden fees, no limits. Convert as many HEIC photos to PNG as you want — for personal or commercial use — free forever.
HEIC to PNG: Everything You Need to Know
HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is Apple's image format introduced in iOS 11. It uses HEVC compression to store iPhone and iPad photos at roughly 50% smaller file sizes than JPG while maintaining excellent quality. The problem: HEIC is an Apple proprietary format that Windows, Android, and most design tools cannot open without additional software.
Converting HEIC to PNG gives you a universally compatible, lossless image file that works everywhere — with the added benefit of full transparency support, making it ideal for design work, screenshots, and any scenario where image quality cannot be compromised.
When to Choose PNG Over JPG for HEIC Conversion
Both PNG and JPG are excellent conversion targets for HEIC, but they serve different purposes:
- Choose PNG when you need lossless quality, editing headroom, transparency, or design-use images
- Choose PNG for screenshots, logos, graphics, and illustrations from your iPhone
- Choose PNG when the image will go through further editing (no re-compression artifacts)
- Choose JPG when file size is a priority — for sharing, email, or social media photos
- Choose JPG for photographs where transparency is not needed and smaller files matter
HEIC vs PNG: Full Comparison
| Feature | HEIC | PNG |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossy (HEVC) | Lossless |
| File Size | Very small (~50% of JPG) | Larger (lossless trade-off) |
| Transparency | Supported | Full alpha channel |
| Quality | Excellent (lossy) | Perfect — zero loss |
| Windows Support | Requires extra install | Native — universal |
| Android Support | Very limited | Universal |
| Web Support | Often rejected | Supported everywhere |
| Design Tools | Limited support | Universal support |
| Best For | iPhone storage saving | Editing, design, archiving |
Why PNG Files Are Larger Than HEIC
HEIC uses HEVC — the same video compression technology behind 4K streaming — to achieve remarkably small file sizes. PNG, by contrast, uses lossless compression that stores all original pixel data perfectly. This means a 2MB HEIC photo might become a 6–10MB PNG file. The trade-off is zero quality loss — every detail, every gradient, every pixel is preserved exactly as captured.
If file size is your primary concern, convert HEIC to JPG instead — you'll get much smaller files with only minimal quality reduction at 90% quality.
How to Transfer HEIC Photos from iPhone to PC
Before converting, get your HEIC files onto your computer:
- USB Cable: Connect your iPhone, open File Explorer → This PC → Apple iPhone → DCIM folder
- iCloud.com: Sign in at icloud.com/photos and download photos directly to your PC
- AirDrop (Mac): AirDrop photos to your Mac — they arrive as HEIC files ready to convert
- Google Photos: Upload from the iPhone app, download to your PC as original HEIC quality
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about HEIC to PNG conversion.
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