HEIC to PNG Converter — Free & Instant
Convert iPhone HEIC photos to PNG format instantly. Supports batch conversion of multiple files. Works entirely in your browser — no upload to any server. 100% free.
Drop HEIC files here
or click to browse — .heic and .heif formats supported
Select HEIC FilesBatch Convert
Select and convert multiple HEIC photos at once. Perfect for converting an entire iPhone photo album.
3 Output Formats
Convert HEIC to PNG for lossless quality, JPG for smaller size, or WebP for web use — your choice.
100% Private
Your photos never leave your device. All conversion happens locally in your browser using the heic2any library.
What is HEIC Format and Why Convert It?
HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is Apple's proprietary image format used by iPhones and iPads since iOS 11. It offers excellent compression — HEIC photos are typically half the size of equivalent JPG photos while maintaining the same visual quality. However, HEIC is not universally supported — Windows, Android, most websites, and social media platforms require JPG or PNG format.
How to Convert HEIC to PNG
- Click "Select HEIC Files" or drag and drop your iPhone photos into the upload box
- Choose your output format — PNG for best quality, JPG for smallest size, WebP for web
- Click "Convert to PNG" — conversion starts immediately in your browser
- Download each file individually or click "Download All" to save everything at once
HEIC vs PNG vs JPG — Which Should You Use?
PNG is the best choice when you need to preserve every detail of your photo without any compression loss — ideal for screenshots, graphics with text, or images you plan to edit further. JPG is better for sharing on social media or via email where file size matters. WebP is ideal if you are uploading images to a website, as it gives the smallest file size while maintaining high quality.
How to Stop iPhone Taking HEIC Photos
If you prefer your iPhone to always shoot in JPG format, go to Settings → Camera → Formats and select "Most Compatible." This forces your camera to save photos as JPG, which works everywhere without conversion. The trade-off is that JPG photos take up more storage space than HEIC.
How to Open HEIC Files on Windows
Windows 10 and 11 do not natively support HEIC files without an additional codec. You can either install the Microsoft HEVC Video Extensions from the Microsoft Store (paid), or use this free HEIC to PNG converter above to convert your photos to a universally supported format instantly, without installing anything.
Is HEIC to PNG Conversion Lossless?
Yes — when you convert HEIC to PNG, the output is a lossless PNG file that preserves 100% of the image quality from the original HEIC photo. PNG format does not use lossy compression, so no detail is lost during conversion. If file size is a concern, choose JPG at 90%+ quality — it will look visually identical at a much smaller file size.
