How do I convert HEIF to PNG?

Upload your HEIF file above. It is converted to PNG automatically (change the output format or quality in the Settings tab if you need to), then click Download. There is nothing to install.

Does converting HEIF to PNG lose quality?

No new loss is added: PNG stores the picture exactly as it is. Detail that HEIF compression removed earlier can’t be restored.

HEIF or PNG: which should I use?

Use HEIF for storing high-quality photos in less space on phones and cameras. Use PNG for screenshots, logos, text graphics and cut-outs. Keep in mind the main drawback of PNG: large files for photographs.

HEIF is the open standard behind HEIC. Samsung phones and several Canon, Sony and Fujifilm cameras can save HEIF photos, which are compact but not yet widely accepted.

Is the HEIF to PNG converter free?

Yes. Convert, preview and download a single result without creating an account. Premium adds batch conversion (many files into one ZIP) and larger uploads.

Convert HEIF to PNG — Lossless, With Transparency

Convert HEIF to PNG online for a lossless copy that stays sharp when re-saved. No software to install. Preview one free or batch-convert with Premium.

Drop your HEIF file or click to browse

Why convert HEIF to PNG?

PNG is supported far more widely than HEIF, so the file is easier to open, share and upload.
PNG is lossless, so the converted image loses no further detail when you edit and save it again.
PNG is made for screenshots, logos, text graphics and cut-outs.

What to expect when converting HEIF to PNG

Converting can’t bring back detail that HEIF compression already removed: the PNG is an exact copy of the image as it is, usually in a bigger file.
High-dynamic-range and wide-colour detail is converted to standard 8-bit colour.

HEIF vs PNG

Feature	HEIF	PNG
Full name	High Efficiency Image File Format	Portable Network Graphics
Origin	Developed by MPEG and finalised in 2015 (ISO/IEC 23008-12)	Published as a W3C standard in 1996
Compression	Lossy (usually HEVC)	Lossless
Transparency	Rarely used in camera photos	Yes — smooth, partial transparency
Animation	No	No
Colour	8 or 10 bits per channel, wide colour	Up to 16 bits per channel
Where it opens	Recent phones and cameras; many PCs, apps and websites need extra software	All browsers, phones, computers and image editors
Best for	storing high-quality photos in less space on phones and cameras	screenshots, logos, text graphics and cut-outs
Main drawback	many computers, apps and websites can’t open it	large files for photographs

In short: choose HEIF for storing high-quality photos in less space on phones and cameras; choose PNG for screenshots, logos, text graphics and cut-outs.

HEIF to PNG: a lossless working copy of a .heif photo, and what it costs

PNG is the right target when the photo will be edited and saved again rather than just viewed. A JPG loses a little more detail every time it is re-saved, while a PNG stores each pixel exactly, so it can go through cropping, retouching and repeated saves in an editor without collecting new compression marks. That makes it a sound working copy for a portrait you plan to retouch, a product shot you will cut out, or a HEIF screenshot or diagram whose small text must stay sharp.

Be clear about what the PNG cannot add. It is a lossless snapshot of the converted photo, but detail the HEIF compression already threw away does not come back. Colors are written as standard 8-bit, so a 10-bit or HDR HEIF from a camera loses its extra tonal steps even though PNG could hold more. Expect a much bigger file as well, often many times the size of the HEIF, because lossless compression handles photographs poorly. And a camera photo has no transparent areas, so the PNG stays fully opaque until you remove the background for a transparent cut-out.

There is no quality slider for PNG, because nothing is discarded. This page reads files ending in .heif; an iPhone photo ending in .heic has its own HEIC to PNG converter. If what you really need is a small file for email or a website, save the HEIF as a JPG instead.

Check the PNG before you start editing

Compare colors with the original; an HDR or 10-bit HEIF can look duller in standard 8-bit color.
Read the KB figure on the preview before you email or upload the file.
Zoom in on fine text and edges to confirm they match the HEIF.
Keep the original .heif if you might want its wider color range later.

Frequently asked questions

How do I convert HEIF to PNG?: Upload your HEIF file above. It is converted to PNG automatically (change the output format or quality in the Settings tab if you need to), then click Download. There is nothing to install.
Does converting HEIF to PNG lose quality?: No new loss is added: PNG stores the picture exactly as it is. Detail that HEIF compression removed earlier can’t be restored.
HEIF or PNG: which should I use?: Use HEIF for storing high-quality photos in less space on phones and cameras. Use PNG for screenshots, logos, text graphics and cut-outs. Keep in mind the main drawback of PNG: large files for photographs.
What is a HEIF file?: HEIF is the open standard behind HEIC. Samsung phones and several Canon, Sony and Fujifilm cameras can save HEIF photos, which are compact but not yet widely accepted.
Is the HEIF to PNG converter free?: Yes. Convert, preview and download a single result without creating an account. Premium adds batch conversion (many files into one ZIP) and larger uploads.

What you can do with HEIF to PNG

Review the main capabilities before you begin.

Convert iPhone HEIF photos to PNG
Keep transparency in your converted images
Create PNG files for widely supported apps
Get lossless PNG output from HEIF
Batch-convert multiple HEIF files together

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Settings reference

Available controls for HEIF to PNG.

Settings

Output formatDropdown: Chooses the file type you download. The page opens on its own output format; switch to any other format before converting.Options: JPGPNGWebPAVIFGIFTIFFBMPICOPDF
QualitySliderRange: 20–100 · Default: 90: For JPG, WebP, AVIF and image-to-PDF output: higher keeps more detail but makes a bigger file; 60–80 suits most photos. Documents (Publisher, XPS, EPS…) become PDFs with every page and sharp text, with no quality setting.
Lossless modeOn / Off: For WebP and AVIF output: keeps every pixel exactly (best for logos, graphics and transparency) at the cost of a larger file.
Background fillColor picker: For JPG, BMP and image-to-PDF output, which can’t store transparency: the colour that fills transparent areas (white by default).