HEIC, HEIF → PNG · Server processing
HEIC to PNG
Convert an iPhone HEIC photo to a lossless PNG image.
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Accepts .heic,.heif — max 70 MB
Allowed formats: .heic,.heif. Maximum file size: 70 MB.
Before you convert
PNG output is larger than HEIC. Some HEIC variants and live-photo bundles may not be readable.
Keep HEIC photo detail in a lossless PNG
This tool decodes an iPhone HEIC photo and stores it as PNG — a lossless format every platform can read. Unlike JPEG output, no additional compression artifacts are introduced.
The trade-off is file size: PNG copies of photos are usually several times larger than the HEIC original, because PNG compresses photographic content less efficiently.
Useful situations
- Edit an iPhone photo in software that cannot open HEIC without losing quality first.
- Archive a decoded copy of a photo before further editing.
- Convert HEIC for tools that accept PNG but not HEIC.
How to use HEIC to PNG
- Select a HEIC or HEIF file within the size limit.
- Convert — no quality setting is needed because PNG is lossless.
- Download the PNG, expecting a larger file than the source.
What to expect
- PNG preserves the decoded pixels exactly, but files are large for photos.
- Depth maps, live-photo video, and metadata beyond the image may not carry over.
- Converting to PNG cannot add detail — it freezes what the HEIC decoder produced.
Frequently asked questions
Should I use HEIC to PNG or HEIC to JPG?
Use PNG when you plan to edit or archive the image and want zero added compression loss. Use JPG when you just need a small shareable copy.
Why is the PNG so much bigger than the HEIC?
HEIC uses modern video-derived compression that is far more efficient for photos than PNG’s lossless method. Larger size is expected, not an error.
Does the PNG keep the photo orientation?
Decoders generally apply EXIF orientation while rendering pixels. If a photo appears rotated, verify the source file’s orientation metadata.