How to convert HEIC to PNG
- Drop your HEIC files into the box above, or click to browse.
- PNG is lossless, so there is nothing to tweak — conversion starts immediately.
- Click Download, or Download all to get every PNG in one ZIP.
When should you convert HEIC to PNG?
- You want to edit an iPhone photo in a tool that does not support HEIC
- You need a lossless copy without any extra compression
- A design or print workflow requires PNG
HEIC vs PNG
HEIC is the default photo format on iPhone and iPad. It stores photos at roughly half the size of JPG with similar quality, but Windows, many Android apps and most websites cannot open it without extra software.
PNG uses lossless compression and supports transparency, which makes it ideal for logos, screenshots and graphics with sharp edges. The trade-off: photos saved as PNG are often several times larger than the same photo as JPG.
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to convert HEIC to PNG here?
Yes. Conversion happens entirely inside your browser, so your images are never uploaded to a server and nobody else can see them.
Will converting HEIC to PNG reduce quality?
No. PNG is lossless, so no further quality is lost. Keep in mind that conversion cannot restore detail that was already discarded when the original HEIC was saved.
What happens to transparency?
PNG supports transparency, so transparent areas are preserved.
Why can’t I open HEIC photos on Windows?
Windows needs extra codec extensions from the Microsoft Store to display HEIC photos, and one of them is paid. Converting to JPG avoids the problem entirely — the result opens everywhere.
How do I stop my iPhone from taking HEIC photos?
Open Settings → Camera → Formats and choose Most Compatible. New photos will be saved as JPG. Existing HEIC photos stay HEIC, which is what this converter is for.
Why does the first conversion take a moment?
Most browsers cannot read HEIC on their own, so the first time you convert, a HEIC decoder is downloaded to your browser. After that it is cached. Your photos are still decoded on your device and never uploaded.
Can I process many images at once?
Yes. The free version handles up to 20 images per batch, and you can download them all as a single ZIP file. ToolSmith Pro removes the limit.
Does it work on my phone?
Yes. It works in any modern browser on Windows, macOS, Linux, iPhone, iPad and Android — there is no app to install.