Convert HEIC to PNG Online — Lossless & Private
Convert HEIC to PNG right in your browser — turn iPhone and iPad photos into lossless PNG files that open on Windows, Android, and any app. Your photos never leave your device, with no watermark and no sign-up.
Your photos never leave your device
Nothing to delete later
Secure connection
Works in every modern browser
How it works
- 1
Add your HEIC files
Drop the .heic photos from your iPhone onto the page, or click to browse and select them.
- 2
Convert to PNG
Press Convert — each HEIC is decoded and re-encoded as a PNG inside your browser.
- 3
Download
Save the lossless PNG files instantly, one by one or all at once.
Why use this tool
Opens everywhere
PNG works on Windows, Android, editors, and every app that rejects HEIC.
Lossless quality
PNG re-encodes without adding compression artefacts — every pixel is preserved.
Private by design
HEIC is decoded and re-encoded locally in your browser — your photos are never uploaded.
No watermark
The PNG comes out clean — nothing is stamped onto your photo.
Free & unlimited
No account, no trial, no per-file limit — convert as many HEIC photos as you like.
Works on any device
Phone, tablet, or computer — it runs in the browser you already have.
What is a HEIC file, and why convert it to PNG?
HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is the format iPhones and iPads have saved photos in by default since iOS 11. It stores a picture at roughly half the size of a JPG at similar quality — great for your phone’s storage, but an Apple format that many Windows PCs, Android phones, older apps, and editors still cannot open. Converting HEIC to PNG re-encodes the exact same photo into the universally supported PNG format, which is lossless, so no new compression artefacts are introduced. That makes PNG the right choice when you plan to edit the image, need crisp detail, or want a format that graphics software handles perfectly. Because this tool runs entirely in your browser, the photo is converted on your own device and is never uploaded.
How do I convert HEIC to PNG?
Add your .heic files by dropping them onto the page or clicking to browse, press Convert, and download the PNG — that is the whole process, and it happens in your browser in seconds. You can convert a single iPhone photo or batch an entire camera roll at once. There is no software to install and no account to create. The result is a lossless PNG that opens on every device and in every editor, with each pixel preserved from the original.
PNG or JPG — which should I choose for HEIC photos?
Choose PNG when you need lossless quality: for editing, screenshots, graphics with sharp edges or text, or any image you will re-save several times. PNG keeps every pixel but produces a larger file, often much larger than the HEIC it came from. Choose JPG instead when the photo is a normal photograph you just want to share or upload and file size matters — JPG is far smaller at a quality that still looks identical. For most iPhone camera photos JPG is the practical pick; reach for PNG when fidelity or transparency is the priority.
Will I lose quality converting HEIC to PNG?
No — PNG is a lossless format, so the converted image keeps every pixel of the decoded HEIC with no added compression artefacts. The only trade-off is file size: because PNG does not use lossy compression and HEIC is very efficient, the PNG is usually much larger than the HEIC it came from. That is expected and is the price of lossless quality. If a smaller file matters more than perfect fidelity, convert to JPG instead; if you are editing or archiving, PNG is the safer choice.
Is converting HEIC to PNG free and private?
Yes on both counts. There is no charge, no sign-up, no watermark, and no limit on how many HEIC files you convert. And because the conversion runs locally in your browser, your photos are never sent to a server — which matters, since photos are personal. Many online HEIC converters upload your images and promise to delete them later; here there is nothing to delete, because nothing is ever uploaded in the first place.
Converting HEIC to PNG on iPhone, Mac, Windows, and Android
The same page works on every device with no app to install. On an iPhone or iPad, convert a HEIC to PNG before sharing it with someone on Windows or Android, or before dropping it into a design tool. On a Mac, batch a folder of HEIC exports into PNG for editing or for an application that needs a lossless source. On a Windows PC or an Android phone, convert HEIC files you have received so they finally open. Everything runs in the browser you already have, and nothing you add is ever uploaded.
Common mistakes and how to avoid them
The most common mistake is using PNG for ordinary photos just to share them — the files come out very large for no visible benefit, so use JPG for those and save PNG for editing or graphics. Another is expecting the PNG to be smaller than the HEIC; it almost never is, because HEIC is highly efficient and PNG is lossless, so convert to PNG for quality and compatibility rather than for size. Keep your original HEIC files if your device still has room — they are the smaller archive copy.
Why convert here instead of another site?
Most online HEIC-to-PNG converters upload your photos to a server, convert them there, and ask you to trust that they delete them afterwards. This tool never uploads anything — the decoding and re-encoding happen inside your browser, so photos that are often personal stay on your device from start to finish. There are no watermarks, no sign-up wall, and no cap on how many photos you convert. It is faster too, with no upload-and-wait step, and it keeps working even if your connection drops after the page has loaded.
How it compares
| Feature | This tool | Typical online converters |
|---|---|---|
| Photos uploaded to a server | Never — converted in your browser | Usually uploaded |
| Lossless PNG output | Yes — every pixel kept | Yes |
| Watermark on output | No | Sometimes |
| Account or sign-up | Not required | Often required |
| Batch / camera-roll limit | Unlimited | Often capped on free tier |
| Price | Free | Free / paid tiers |
Features
HEIC & HEIF to .png
Converts the High Efficiency format Apple devices use into lossless PNG.
Lossless output
PNG keeps every pixel exactly, ideal for editing, screenshots, and graphics.
Batch conversion
Add an entire camera roll and turn every HEIC into PNG at once.
Keeps dimensions
The photo keeps its full width and height — only the format changes.
No installation
Nothing to download or install — it works right on the web page.
Handles Live Photos
Converts the still frame of an iPhone HEIC to a normal PNG.
Arabic & RTL friendly
Full interface in eight languages, including right-to-left Arabic.
Secure by default
Served over HTTPS, with no file tracking and no third-party upload.
Who uses it
Designers & editors
Turn HEIC into lossless PNG to drop straight into editing software.
Windows & Android users
Convert HEIC files received from iPhone friends so they finally open.
iPhone & iPad users
Export HEIC as PNG when a tool needs a lossless, universal image.
Everyday sharers
Fix HEIC photos that a website or app rejected — privately, on their own device.