How to convert HEIC to PNG
- 1. Select HEIC photosClick Choose HEIC files or drop your .heic or .heif files onto the box. You can add a single photo or many.
- 2. Click ConvertThere's nothing to set: PNG is lossless, so you get every pixel of the decoded photo. The work begins when you click Convert.
- 3. DownloadSave each PNG with its Download button, or use Download all (.zip) for the whole set.
PNG or JPG: which should you make from a HEIC?
Both work everywhere. The difference is what happens to quality and size.
PNG is lossless. Once the HEIC is decoded, the PNG stores the result exactly, and you can edit and re-save it as often as you like without further loss. The price is size: a 12-megapixel photo as PNG is commonly several times bigger than the HEIC.
JPG is lossy but compact, which suits sharing, email and upload forms. If that's your goal, convert your iPhone photos to JPG instead.
| HEIC | PNG | JPG | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossy (HEVC) | Lossless | Lossy |
| Typical size of a phone photo | Smallest | Largest | Medium |
| Quality loss when re-saving | Yes | None | Yes |
| Opens on Windows without add-ons | No | Yes | Yes |
| Good for | Storage on Apple devices | Editing, design, archiving edits | Sharing and uploading |
Who needs HEIC to PNG
- Designers dropping iPhone shots into layouts, mockups or slides, where repeated saving shouldn't degrade the image.
- Anyone editing photos in software that doesn't read HEIC and who wants a clean, lossless starting point.
- Developers and testers who need screenshots or reference photos in a predictable, universal format.
- Sites and apps that ask specifically for PNG.
What "lossless" means here
A HEIC photo is already compressed with some loss when your iPhone takes it. Converting to PNG doesn't bring that detail back, but it doesn't throw any more away either. In other words, the PNG is a faithful copy of what the HEIC shows.
Your photos also don't gain transparency: iPhone photos have no transparent areas, so the PNG is a normal rectangular image.
HEIC to PNG on Windows
Windows can't open HEIC files without the HEIF and HEVC extensions from the Microsoft Store. You don't need either for this page. Open it in Edge, Chrome or Firefox, drop the files, click Convert, and the PNGs open in Paint, Photos or any editor.
On a Mac, Preview can also export a HEIC as PNG (File → Export), one photo at a time.
Privacy, metadata and limits
- Photos are decoded inside your browser. The image data isn't uploaded to any server.
- By default, EXIF metadata, including GPS location and the date taken, isn't copied into the PNG. That's good for sharing privately; set Metadata to Keep if you need the dates.
- For Live Photos, you get the still image only; the short video part is a separate file.
- PNGs from phone photos are big. Converting hundreds at once can use a lot of memory, so on a phone or older laptop, work in smaller batches.
Frequently asked questions
Are my iPhone photos uploaded?
No. Your photos are converted on your device, in the browser, and are never uploaded. The page loads its code, ads and cookieless analytics like any website, but none of your photo data goes with them. See how you can confirm this.
Is HEIC to PNG lossless?
Yes, the PNG step is lossless: it stores the decoded photo exactly. It can't restore detail lost when the iPhone first compressed the HEIC, but it adds no new loss.
How do I convert HEIC to PNG on Windows?
Open this page in your browser, drop in the HEIC files and click Convert. You don't need any Microsoft Store extensions, and the PNGs open in every Windows app.
Why are the PNG files so large?
PNG keeps every pixel without lossy compression, while HEIC uses very efficient lossy compression. Expect each PNG to be several times bigger than its HEIC.
Should I choose PNG or JPG?
Choose PNG if you'll edit the image or need maximum fidelity. Choose JPG if you want small files for sharing or uploading.
Does the PNG keep the location and date of my photo?
Not by default. With Metadata set to Remove, GPS location, camera details and the date taken are left out. Choose Keep to copy the EXIF data into the PNG instead.