HEIC → PNG

HEIC to PNG

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HEIC to PNG conversion guide

Converting HEIC to PNG decodes the photo into a lossless image that every editor can open, and keeps transparency when the HEIC file has it. The file is much larger than JPG, so PNG is the better choice for editing, archiving or transparency rather than for email.

Why convert HEIC to PNG?

  • Lossless output that can be edited and re-saved without adding new compression artefacts.
  • Keeps the alpha transparency that HEIC supports.
  • Opens in Windows, older editors and design tools without HEIC codecs.

HEIC vs PNG

HEIC — HEIC is the default iPhone photo format, built on HEIF. It stores high-quality photos in smaller files using HEVC compression, supports transparency and image sequences, but Windows and many web tools need extra codecs before they can open it.

PNG — PNG is a lossless format made for sharp graphics and screenshots. It keeps exact pixel values and full alpha transparency, which usually makes files larger than JPEG or WEBP.

When to convert HEIC to PNG

  • You plan to edit the photo and want to avoid stacking more JPEG compression.
  • The HEIC image contains transparency that must be preserved.
  • An app or workflow accepts PNG but not HEIC.

What to watch out for

  • PNG files are several times larger than the original HEIC or a JPG.
  • It does not recover detail that the original HEIC capture never contained.

HEIC vs PNG at a glance

PropertyHEICPNG
CompressionLossy HEVC, with lossless variantsLossless
TransparencySupportedFull alpha channel
AnimationSupported (image sequences)Only in the separate APNG variant
ColoursUp to 10-bit, wide colour gamut16.7 million and beyond (up to 48-bit)
Typical file sizeSmall for photographic contentLarge on photos, moderate on flat graphics
Best suited toiPhone photos, mobile capture, efficient storageScreenshots, logos, text, transparency

How to convert HEIC to PNG

  1. Choose your HEIC file with the Select file button, or drag and drop it onto the box above.
  2. Press Convert now and wait a moment while the HEIC to PNG conversion runs in your browser.
  3. Download the finished PNG file. Nothing was uploaded, so no copy is stored on a server.

HEIC to PNG frequently asked questions

Does HEIC to PNG keep transparency?
Yes. PNG supports a full alpha channel, so transparent areas in the HEIC file remain transparent.
Why is the PNG so much larger?
PNG stores every pixel losslessly, while HEIC uses efficient HEVC compression. On a phone photo the PNG can easily be three to five times larger.
Should I use PNG or JPG for sharing iPhone photos?
Use JPG for sharing and uploading. Choose PNG when you need lossless editing or transparency.

Related reading

HEICConverting HEIC photos from your phoneHEIC files from modern phones convert cleanly to JPG or PNG right in your browser, so they are ready for sharing, editing or uploading almost anywhere.PNGJPG to PNG: convert images without losing qualityConverting JPG to PNG stops further quality loss and gives you a file you can edit, layer and re-save safely. Here is when the larger size is worth it.PNGSVG to PNG: export vectors for web and printSVG scales perfectly, but plenty of platforms only accept raster images. Exporting to PNG keeps transparency and sharp edges at the exact size you need.