HEIC to PNG Converter
Convert HEIC images to lossless PNG format in bulk. Every file is decoded and processed directly inside your browser without server uploads or size caps.
HEIC, HEIF (iPhone photos) · up to 50 files
Tips
- Live Photos taken on Apple devices are decoded into a single still frame during conversion.
- PNG preserves any existing transparency channels or cutouts embedded within your HEIC files.
- Converting HEIC to PNG does not upscale or remove compression artifacts present in the source photo.
How to use it
- 1 Select or drag and drop your HEIC images into the converter.
- 2 Review your selected files in the conversion queue.
- 3 Download individual converted PNG images or save all files at once.
What you should know
Apple devices store photos in the High Efficiency Image Container (HEIC) format using HEVC compression to minimize storage usage. While HEIC delivers high compression efficiency and supports features like alpha channels and depth maps, many Windows applications, legacy graphics software, and web platforms cannot open it natively. Converting HEIC to PNG replaces proprietary container structures with standardized lossless DEFLATE compression. This ensures uncompressed pixel preservation, full RGB color fidelity, and transparent alpha channel support across all operating systems, web browsers, and graphic design tools without platform compatibility restrictions.
This converter decodes your HEIC files locally through browser canvas rendering and encodes them into standardized PNG files. You can convert individual snapshots or process multi-file batches simultaneously, then save your outputs individually or all at once. Because PNG uses lossless compression, the output file size will generally be significantly larger than the original HEIC. Converting preserves the static visual frame and any transparency mask, but dynamic Live Photo video tracks, burst sequences, and auxiliary depth metadata are excluded from the final rasterized PNG output.
Frequently asked questions
Why is the converted PNG file larger than the original HEIC?
HEIC uses highly efficient lossy HEVC compression, whereas PNG uses lossless DEFLATE compression. PNG stores exact pixel data without discarding color information, which naturally increases the overall file footprint.
What happens to Apple Live Photos during conversion?
The converter extracts and renders the primary still image frame into a static PNG file. The embedded motion clip and audio track from the Live Photo are discarded.
Does converting HEIC to PNG preserve transparent backgrounds?
Yes, if your HEIC image contains an alpha transparency channel, such as an isolated subject cutout or sticker, it is fully preserved in the resulting PNG.
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