Convert HEIC to PNG Online Free

Convert iPhone HEIC photos to lossless PNG format. Ideal when you need pixel-perfect quality, transparency support, or compatibility with design software.

Quick Answer

To convert HEIC to PNG, drop your file into the converter. ChangeThisFile decodes the HEIC image in your browser using WebAssembly and creates a lossless PNG. Your photos never leave your device and the conversion takes seconds.

Free, no signup Files stay on your device Under 1 minute
100% browser-based
No file size limits
Works offline
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Convert HEIC to PNG

Drop your HEIC file here to convert it instantly

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HEIC vs PNG: Format Comparison

Key differences between the two formats

FeatureHEICPNG
CompressionHEVC lossy/losslessLossless
File sizeVery smallLarger (no lossy option)
TransparencyYesYes (full alpha)
Color depth10-bit HDR capableUp to 16-bit per channel
CompatibilityApple devices mainlyUniversal
EditingLimited editor supportAll editors support PNG
Best foriPhone camera storageEditing, graphics, archiving

When to Convert

Common scenarios where this conversion is useful

Editing iPhone photos in Photoshop or GIMP

Many image editors don't support HEIC natively. Converting to PNG gives you a lossless file that every editor can open without quality degradation.

Creating graphics with transparency

If your HEIC image has transparency data, PNG preserves it perfectly. Useful for overlays, composites, and graphic design workflows.

Archiving photos without quality loss

PNG's lossless compression means no quality is lost during storage. Convert your best HEIC photos to PNG for long-term archival.

Using in web design projects

Web designers working with iPhone screenshots or photos often need PNG for pixel-perfect rendering in mockups and prototypes.

How to Convert HEIC to PNG

  1. 1

    Add your HEIC file

    Drag and drop your HEIC photo into the converter, or click browse to select it from your files.

  2. 2

    Conversion happens locally

    Your browser decodes the HEIC file using WebAssembly and creates a lossless PNG. Nothing is uploaded to any server.

  3. 3

    Download your PNG

    Save the PNG to your device. It will be lossless with full transparency support if the original had an alpha channel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Choose PNG when you need lossless quality (no compression artifacts), transparency support, or plan to edit the image further. Choose JPG when you want smaller files for sharing or printing photographs.

PNG files are typically 5-10x larger than HEIC for photographic content because PNG uses lossless compression while HEIC uses highly efficient lossy compression. A 2MB HEIC photo might become 10-15MB as a PNG.

Yes. This converter works in any modern browser on any device including Android phones and tablets. Just open this page in Chrome, Firefox, or any modern browser.

No. The converted PNG will have exactly the same pixel dimensions as the original HEIC image. No resizing or cropping occurs during conversion.

Yes. Since all processing happens in your browser, your photos are never transmitted to any server. This makes it safe for personal, medical, legal, or any sensitive images.

ChangeThisFile uses a WebAssembly-based HEIC decoder that works independently of your browser's built-in format support. It works in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge.

Yes. Select or drop multiple HEIC files and they'll all be converted to PNG simultaneously. Each conversion runs independently.

Standard PNG supports up to 16-bit per channel but not HDR tone mapping metadata. The visual content is preserved accurately, but HDR display metadata from the HEIC container is not carried over.

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