Why would I pick PNG instead of JPG when converting HEIC?

PNG is lossless, so it preserves every pixel of the decoded HEIC. Pick PNG when you'll edit further or need transparency. Pick JPG when file size and compatibility matter more than precision.

Will the PNG file be bigger than the HEIC source?

Yes — typically 7–10× bigger. HEIC compresses heavily; PNG is bit-exact. That's the cost of lossless.

Can I keep my photo's HDR brightness when converting HEIC to PNG?

PNG is an 8-bit-per-channel SDR format, so iOS 17+ HDR gain maps are dropped. The base image transfers in standard dynamic range.

Does HEIC to PNG preserve transparency from Portrait mode?

Portrait mode stores a separate depth map, not real alpha. Neither HEIC nor our PNG output exposes that depth as a transparency mask. You'd need to manually mask in an editor.

What happens to Live Photo audio and motion?

PNG can only store still pixels. The 3-second video clip and the audio that ride along with a Live Photo are dropped during conversion.

Is PNG output safe for archival storage?

Yes. PNG stores every pixel exactly with no compression artifacts that compound over time. It's a reliable archival format — just plan for the bigger file sizes.

Do I need any iOS-specific software to read the HEIC source?

No. Our decoder runs in any modern browser regardless of operating system.

Free HEIC to PNG converter

Convert HEIC to PNG online — lossless, transparency-ready

Free HEIC to PNG converter that runs in your browser. Turn iPhone photos into PNG for editing or archival — no codec install needed.

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How to convert HEIC to PNG

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Drop your .HEIC file (from iPhone, iPad, or AirDrop)
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We decode the Apple HEIF format right in your browser
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Download a lossless .PNG ready for editing

Why convert HEIC to PNG?

Edit an iPhone photo in Photoshop or Pixelmator

Older versions of pro editors don't open HEIC directly. PNG is the universal lossless intermediate.

Layer an iPhone photo behind transparent assets

Once converted to PNG, you can erase the background and use the photo as a transparent layer in any design tool.

Submit to print contests or portfolios that want lossless PNG

A handful of judging platforms ban lossy formats. PNG is the standard lossless container they accept.

About HEIC to PNG conversion

HEIC is Apple's container for HEIF (High Efficiency Image Format), used by iPhones since iOS 11. It stores photos at roughly half the bytes of JPG by using HEVC video compression on a single frame. PNG is the W3C's lossless standard from 1996, ubiquitous across every operating system and editor. Converting HEIC to PNG is the right call when you need lossless output, transparency support, or compatibility with a tool that refuses to open HEIC directly. The trade-off is dramatic file growth: a 2 MB HEIC photo can become a 12–14 MB PNG, because HEIC compresses heavily and PNG is bit-exact. For delivery on the web, that's too heavy — convert to JPG or WebP instead. For editing pipelines, archival, or any case where 'one extra round of compression' is unacceptable, PNG is the format of choice. Some HEIC features don't survive: iOS 17+ HDR gain maps are dropped (PNG is SDR), Live Photo motion clips are not preserved (PNG cannot store video), and Portrait mode depth maps are not exported. The visible image, in full color resolution, transfers exactly.

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