HEIC to PNG result preview — HEIC to PNG converter for iPhone photos that need lossless editing

HEIC to PNG Converter — Convert HEIC to PNG Free Online

Convert HEIC photos to PNG with orientation and supported color information retained.

Drop a HEIC photo here to create a lossless PNG

How to convert HEIC to PNG for editing, retouching or print

This online HEIC to PNG converter turns iPhone and iPad photos into PNG files that open in any editor. PNG stores the decoded photo without another round of lossy compression, which suits retouching, layered design and print workflows. Drop in a HEIC or HEIF file, select Convert to PNG and download the result. One photo converts free, and the PNG will be much larger than the HEIC.

Convert a HEIC file to PNG in four steps

Most browsers cannot draw HEIC, so the page shows the file name instead of a picture. The PNG preview appears when the conversion finishes, with its size in KB, which means you review the real output before downloading. There is no quality slider here, because PNG has no lossy setting to adjust.

  1. Choose a HEIC or HEIF file from your device.
  2. Leave Output format on PNG.
  3. Select Convert to PNG.
  4. Select See result, then Download.

Why the PNG is so much bigger than the HEIC

HEIC is built for small files, and PNG is built to keep every value it is given, so a PNG of the same photo is several times larger. That is the trade for editing safely: you can open, retouch and save the PNG repeatedly without adding another lossy pass. A JPG goes through one more compression, which is why PNG suits editing and print, while a JPG made from the HEIC suits email and forms.

A PNG will not make the photo transparent

PNG can hold transparency, but a camera photo has none, so the background stays as shot. To lift a person or product off the scene, make a transparent PNG cutout from the converted file, and for a round profile picture, crop the photo to a circle. Review cutout edges closely, because automatic removal can miss strands of hair.

Convert a camera roll of HEIC photos to PNG

A camera roll converts in Batch: add the HEIC files, then start the run once for the whole set. Batch is a Premium feature, and the PNG files arrive in a single ZIP. Because each PNG is large, convert only the photos you need and check the free space on your device before you download a big set.

Before you convert

  • Keep the original HEIC. It is the smallest copy of the photo.
  • Check the pixel dimensions you need for print, because conversion does not change them.
  • GPS location and camera details are not carried into the PNG.

The PNG keeps the whole scene, so to lift a person or product off its background, make a transparent cutout, and for a round profile picture, crop the photo to a circle. If the PNG is too heavy to email, convert the HEIC to a compact JPG instead, while clips from the same phone can go through the vertical-to-horizontal video converter.

What you can do with HEIC to PNG

Review the main capabilities before you begin.

  • Convert iPhone HEIC photos to universal PNG
  • Create PNG files for widely supported editing workflows
  • Get lossless PNGs ready for editing
  • Prepare iPhone photos for high-quality print
  • Keep pictures upright with automatic orientation
  • Batch-convert a camera roll of HEIC files

Settings reference

Available controls for HEIC 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 color that fills transparent areas (white by default).

Mode

Single file / BatchDropdown
Process one file or a batch with shared settings. Batch results download as one ZIP.Options: Single fileBatch
Free to use · No signup required · Without watermarkUploads are encrypted in transitRemoved under our retention policy

Frequently Asked Questions

How HEIC to PNG helps you get it done

Real problems it solves every day — for businesses, creators, and everyday tasks. Find the use case that fits you and start.

Photography

Print Lab & Poster-Ready Exports

Convert iPhone HEIC shots to lossless PNG before sending them to a print lab, framer or large-format poster printer — PNG keeps every pixel intact so enlargements stay crisp, unlike a re-compressed JPEG.

For Creators

Pixel-Perfect Editing in Photoshop, GIMP & Affinity

Many desktop editors and older plugins can't open HEIC natively; convert to PNG first so retouching, layering and clone-stamp work start from a lossless, artifact-free base image.

For Developers

Upload-Ready Files for Legacy Forms & Portals

Government portals, insurance claim uploaders and older CMS platforms often reject .heic outright — switch to Batch mode to convert a whole folder to universally-accepted PNG in one ZIP so uploads never bounce.

Personal Use

Lossless Camera-Roll Backup Archive

Use Batch mode to convert hundreds of HEIC photos from an iPhone camera roll into a lossless PNG archive in a single ZIP download — ideal for long-term storage where you never want JPEG recompression eating quality over time.

Legal

Evidence Photos for Insurance & Legal Claims

Lossless PNG avoids the 'was this photo altered or compressed' question that JPEG artifacts can raise — convert HEIC damage or incident photos to PNG before submitting them to an insurer, adjuster or legal file.

Watch each transformation land

Every photo crosses the slash untouched and comes out the other side finished.