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Convert HEIC to PNG
Convert iPhone HEIC photos to lossless PNG format.
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Lossless from HEIC
Get pixel-perfect PNG output from your iPhone HEIC photos. Ideal for editing and design work.
WebAssembly decoding
HEIC files are decoded locally using a fast WebAssembly engine. No server required.
Batch processing
Convert all your HEIC photos to PNG in one batch.
No upload
Your photos stay on your device. Private by design.
Three steps to convert heic to png
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Upload the HEIC file from your iPhone or iCloud
Drop the HEIC file captured by your iPhone camera directly onto the converter. HEIC files use HEVC compression, so the browser decodes the compressed bitstream and reconstructs the full-resolution image data in memory.
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The converter decompresses HEIC and encodes lossless PNG
Every pixel value from the original HEIC frame is written into a PNG container using lossless DEFLATE compression — no quality setting, no chroma subsampling, and no pixel data discarded. The resulting file will be 3 to 5 times larger than the HEIC source because nothing is thrown away.
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Download a PNG your editing tools and platforms will accept
The downloaded .png file opens natively in Photoshop, GIMP, Affinity Photo, Figma, and any web browser without plugins, and passes file-type validation on platforms like Shopify, Etsy, and WordPress that reject HEIC uploads.
Who converts HEIC to PNG?
iPhone photographers and designers convert HEIC to PNG when they need lossless, fully editable files that work everywhere HEIC does not — from Photoshop layers to web uploads and archival storage.
Photoshop and Affinity Photo editors
HEIC files cannot be opened in Photoshop without an optional Apple codec that only works on macOS. Converting to PNG gives you a file that opens on any machine in any version of Photoshop, with all pixel data intact for non-destructive layer editing.
iPhone photographers archiving their shots
PNG is the correct archival format when you want every pixel preserved indefinitely — unlike JPEG, PNG uses lossless compression so re-saving never degrades the image. An original 12 MB iPhone HEIC becomes roughly 40–55 MB as PNG, but the quality ceiling is permanent.
Web developers and Shopify store owners
Shopify product image uploads, WordPress media libraries, and most CMS asset managers reject HEIC files outright. PNG is universally accepted and renders consistently across Safari, Chrome, and Firefox without any browser codec dependency.
GIMP users on Windows and Linux
GIMP on Windows and Linux has no native HEIC decoder, so iPhone photos land as unreadable files. PNG converts instantly without any GIMP plugin installation and supports the full bit depth GIMP needs for color grading and retouching.
Graphic designers preparing assets for Figma
Figma accepts PNG imports and treats them as lossless references for tracing, masking, or background layers. Importing a PNG converted from HEIC keeps sharp edges on product photos or UI mockup screenshots that would blur under JPEG re-encoding.
Etsy sellers and print-on-demand creators
Print services like Printful and Redbubble and marketplaces like Etsy require PNG for transparent-background product mockups. Converting an iPhone HEIC photo to PNG is the first step before removing the background in remove.bg or Canva's background eraser.
Frequently asked questions
Why convert HEIC to PNG instead of JPG?
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PNG is lossless — it preserves every pixel without compression artifacts. Choose PNG when you need maximum quality for editing, design work, or archival.
Will the PNG be larger than the HEIC?
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Yes, typically 3-5x larger. PNG is lossless while HEIC uses efficient compression. Choose JPG instead if file size matters more than lossless quality.
Can I batch convert?
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Yes. Drop all your HEIC photos at once and download the PNGs individually or as a ZIP.
Are my photos uploaded?
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No. HEIC decoding happens locally using a WebAssembly decoder. Your photos never leave your device.
Is there a quality slider?
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No. PNG is lossless, so there is no quality setting. Every pixel is preserved exactly.
Can I convert HEIC to JPG instead?
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Yes. Use our HEIC to JPG converter for smaller, universally compatible files.
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