Convert HEIC to PNG Online — For Lossless Editing & Archival

No quality loss. Perfect for editing & archiving Apple photos.

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50 MB per file Up to 50 files (2 GB limit) 3 parallel conversions 1 credit per 10 MB

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⚡ Median HEIC → PNG time (last 10k jobs): 1.1s

Resize: OffSmart Compression: OffMetadata: Strip

How it works

1 · Drop your files
Drag & drop or choose HEIC files. No account required on Free—paid plans unlock bigger batches, higher limits, and priority queues.
2 · We convert securely
Processed on our dedicated servers. Encrypted in transit & at rest. Metadata stripped by default. We never store filenames—only file types & sizes for accounting. We never train AI models on uploads.
3 · Download & auto-delete
Grab your PNGs in seconds. Files delete automatically after 1 hour. Delete anytime after downloading with one click.

About HEIC →

HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) uses HEVC/H.265 compression to deliver 40–50% smaller file sizes compared to JPEG at equivalent visual quality. Standardized by MPEG in 2015 and adopted by Apple in iOS 11 (2017), HEIC supports 8–10-bit color depth, HDR metadata, and image sequences. Files store efficiently but require modern decoders—native support is limited to iOS 11+, macOS High Sierra+, Android 10+, and Windows with extensions.

Learn more: HEIF on Wikipedia

HEIC is ideal for iPhone users who want maximum storage efficiency without visible quality loss. While Apple devices handle HEIC natively, sharing with Windows PCs or older Android devices often requires conversion for compatibility.

About PNG →

PNG (Portable Network Graphics) provides lossless compression with full alpha channel transparency, making it the go-to format for graphics, screenshots, and images requiring pixel-perfect fidelity. Created in 1996 as a patent-free GIF alternative, PNG uses DEFLATE compression and supports both indexed color (PNG-8) and truecolor with alpha (PNG-24/32). Files are 3-10× larger than equivalent JPEGs but preserve every pixel exactly.

Learn more: PNG on Wikipedia

PNG is universally supported and ideal for logos, UI elements, diagrams, and any content where transparency or lossless editing matters. For photographic content without transparency needs, JPEG typically offers better compression efficiency.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does my iPhone save photos as HEIC?

Apple switched iPhones to HEIC in iOS 11 (September 2017) to save storage space. HEIC files are 40–50% smaller than equivalent JPEGs while maintaining the same visual quality. This affects iPhone 7 and newer models. When sharing via iMessage, email, or AirDrop to non-Apple devices, iOS automatically converts to JPG. Problems arise when transferring directly via USB or cloud sync.

Is HEIC to PNG a lossy or lossless conversion?

Lossless. PNG preserves every pixel exactly as decoded from the HEIC source. This makes PNG ideal for editing workflows, archival, and scenarios where quality cannot be compromised.

When should I choose PNG instead of JPG for HEIC photos?

Choose PNG for pixel-perfect archiving, heavy editing workflows, professional print preparation, or when you need transparency preserved. Best editing workflow: Convert HEIC to PNG first, make all your edits without quality loss on each re-save, then when finalized use our PNG to JPG converter or PNG to WebP converter for the published/shared version at 5-10x smaller file sizes.

Why are PNG files so much larger than the original HEIC?

PNG is lossless and uncompressed (or uses lossless compression only), while HEIC uses advanced lossy compression. Expect PNGs to be 5-15× larger than the original HEIC. A typical 2-3 MB HEIC may become 10-30 MB as PNG. This is the tradeoff for pixel-perfect quality—if size matters more than absolute precision, use our HEIC to JPG converter instead.

Why can't I open HEIC files on Windows?

Windows 10 and 11 don't include HEIC support by default. Microsoft charges licensing fees for HEVC, so they make it optional. To enable HEIC on Windows: (1) Install HEIF Image Extensions (free), and (2) Install HEVC Video Extensions ($0.99) or the free device manufacturer version. Alternatively, convert to PNG using our tool—no software installation required.

Does PNG preserve transparency from HEIC files?

Yes! PNG supports full alpha channels. If your HEIC contains transparency (rare, but possible with composited images), the PNG output will preserve it faithfully. JPG cannot encode transparency and must flatten to a background color.

What happens to photo metadata, location data, and color profiles?

We apply orientation so the PNG displays correctly, then strip metadata & GPS by default for privacy. Colors are converted to sRGB for consistent web/editing tool display. Only the primary still frame converts—Live Photo motion, depth maps, and HDR metadata are not retained.

What are the limits for this converter?

Tier	Max File Size	Max Files/Batch	Parallel Processing
Guest/Free	50 MB	50 files	3 at once
Pro	1024 MB	1000 files	6 at once

Note: File size limits are specific to this converter. Batch and parallel processing limits apply to all images converters site-wide. See all converter limits →

How are credits calculated for this conversion?

Cost: 1 credit per 10 MB

How it works:

Files up to 10 MB: 1 credit
11-20 MB: 2 credits
21-30 MB: 3 credits
31-40 MB: 4 credits

Example: A 5 MB photo = 1 credit. A 95 MB photo = 10 credits.

Why per-megabyte? Larger files require more resources (processing, bandwidth, storage).

What are my daily and monthly credit limits?

Credit allocations vary by account tier:

Tier	Daily Limit	Monthly Limit
Guest	100 credits/day	—
Free	100 credits/day	—
Pro	—	12,000 credits/month

Daily credits (Guest & Free tiers) reset every day at midnight UTC. Monthly credits (Pro) reset on your billing cycle date.

Note: With 1 credit per 10 MB, iPhone photos under 10 MB cost 1 credit each. Pro users can convert 12,000 iPhone photos per month.

Answers at a Glance

Quick answers to common questions.

What's New in HEIC to PNG

Latest improvements to this converter

Last updated January 13, 2026

Jan 13, 2026

Added Resize, Smart Compression, and Metadata options.

Nov 6, 2025

Initial launch of HEIC to PNG converter with lossless encoding and full alpha channel preservation. Perfect for editing workflows and archival.

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1 GB files 1,000 per batch Priority queue Web + API

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