To convert HEIC to PNG, add your iPhone photos to the HEIC to PNG converter and download the PNGs. Each photo is decoded at full resolution and saved losslessly, which makes PNG a good starting point for editing.
PNG files of photos are large, though. If you only need to share or upload the pictures, JPG is usually the better target. This guide helps you decide.
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Key takeaways
- Photos keep their full resolution and are saved without further loss.
- PNG suits editing; JPG suits sharing because it is much smaller.
- HEIC decoding happens in your browser and takes a moment per photo.
- Several photos download as a ZIP.
How to convert HEIC to PNG in three steps
- 1
Add your HEIC photos. Open the HEIC to PNG tool and drag in .heic or .heif files.
- 2
Convert. Click Convert. Decoding HEIC takes a few seconds per photo, longer on phones.
- 3
Download. Save the PNG, or the ZIP archive for several photos.
How big will the PNG be?
Large. A 12-megapixel iPhone photo contains 12 million pixels, and PNG stores them losslessly, so a single photo often runs to well over 10 MB. That is fine for editing but heavy for email. Compare the options in HEIC to PNG or JPG.
When to choose PNG
- Editing in an app that does not read HEIC, without adding JPG compression.
- Screenshots and graphics saved as HEIC, where crisp text matters.
- Workflows that require PNG, such as some print or design tools.
For sharing, HEIC to JPG is lighter. For a document, HEIC to PDF combines photos into one file.
Can't open HEIC on Windows at all?
See how to open HEIC photos on Windows for the built-in options and the conversion route.
iPhone screenshots and HEIC
iPhone screenshots are normally saved as PNG already, while camera photos use HEIC. If you have HEIC files that contain text, such as photos of documents or whiteboards, PNG keeps the letters crisper than JPG, which helps if you later run them through Image to Text.
Converting on the iPhone itself
Open the HEIC to PNG tool in Safari, tap the upload area and choose photos from the Files app or your photo library. After converting, Safari saves the PNGs to Files, from where you can share them or save them back to Photos. Large photos take a few seconds each on the phone.
HEIC to PNG: frequently asked questions
How do I convert HEIC to PNG?
Add the photos to the HEIC to PNG converter, click Convert and download the PNGs.
Is HEIC to PNG lossless?
The PNG stores the decoded photo without any further loss.
Why is the PNG so large?
PNG is lossless, and phone photos have millions of pixels. JPG is much smaller.
Can I convert HEIC to PNG on Windows?
Yes, in any modern browser, without installing a codec.
Are my photos uploaded?
No. They are converted in your browser.
Are iPhone screenshots HEIC?
No. iPhone screenshots are usually PNG already. Camera photos are HEIC by default.
Can I convert HEIC to PNG on Android?
Yes, in Chrome or any modern browser.
Do HEIC photos keep their orientation as PNG?
Yes. Photos appear upright, as they do on the iPhone.
Can I convert Live Photos?
The still image is converted; the motion part is not included.
Why does HEIC conversion take longer than JPG?
HEIC has to be decoded in your browser with a dedicated decoder, which takes more work than the JPG decoding built into every browser.
PNG for editing, JPG for sharing
Convert HEIC to PNG when you want a lossless copy to edit. For everyday sharing, JPG gives the same picture at a fraction of the size.
