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Bulk conversion supported • Add up to 50 files at once

Format guide

What HEIC to PNG actually changes

HEIC/HEIF is common on Apple devices because it can store high-quality photos efficiently, while PNG is widely supported by image editors and web tools. Converting HEIC to PNG is useful when compatibility matters more than storage efficiency. The decoded image is re-saved as PNG, so the new file can be much larger.

Input: .heic,.heifOutput: image/pngUp to 50 files where supported

Best uses for this conversion

  • Opening iPhone HEIC photos in workflows that accept PNG but not HEIC.
  • Creating a lossless raster copy for further editing after the HEIC has been decoded.
  • Moving an HEIC image into software that handles PNG more predictably.

Quality, transparency and compatibility

  • PNG is lossless for the decoded pixels, but it cannot recover information that was not present in the HEIC decode.
  • The PNG can be considerably larger than the original HEIC.
  • Camera metadata and advanced HEIF features may not carry over to the PNG export.

How to get a reliable PNG result

These steps are specific to HEIC to PNG. Keep the original file until you have tested the converted output in its final destination.

  1. 1

    Choose the original .heic or .heif photo.

  2. 2

    Allow the browser decoder time to read the HEIC data.

  3. 3

    Convert the decoded image to PNG.

  4. 4

    Inspect orientation, color and fine detail in the PNG.

  5. 5

    Check the file size before uploading or storing many converted photos.

  6. 6

    Keep the original HEIC if camera metadata or Apple's efficient archive copy matters.

Common questions

HEIC to PNG FAQ

Why is my PNG much larger than the HEIC?

HEIC is highly space-efficient, while PNG stores decoded pixels with lossless compression and can use much more storage.

Will all HEIC metadata be preserved?

Do not assume so. Format conversion can discard camera metadata or HEIF-specific information.

When should I choose PNG instead of JPG?

Choose PNG when you want a lossless raster export or need PNG compatibility; choose JPG when smaller photographic files are more important.

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