How do I convert HEIC to PNG?

Drag and drop your iPhone .heic or .heif photos into the upload area above, configure dimensions if desired, click 'Convert to PNG', and download your lossless PNG file immediately.

Is HEIC to PNG conversion lossless?

Yes. PNG is a lossless format. The RGB pixels decoded from your HEIC photo are preserved with 100% fidelity without introducing any additional compression artifacts.

Are my HEIC files uploaded to a server?

No. All HEIC decoding and PNG encoding run entirely client-side in your web browser using WebAssembly. Your photos never leave your device.

📱 Apple HEIC Converter

HEIC to PNG Converter

Q: Should I convert HEIC to PNG or HEIC to JPG?

Convert HEIC to JPG if you need smaller file size, universal compatibility, or are uploading to online application forms (like UPSC, SSC, or job portals). Convert HEIC to PNG if you need 100% lossless fidelity, transparent background preservation, or graphics editing in Photoshop/Figma.

Q: Why is the converted PNG file larger than my original HEIC photo?

HEIC uses advanced HEVC lossy compression algorithms that compress high-resolution photos into very small file sizes. PNG is a lossless format that unpacks full RGB pixel buffers without discarding data, making PNG files typically 3x to 8x larger than the original HEIC. If you need a smaller file, convert HEIC to JPG instead.

Convert Apple iPhone HEIC and HEIF photos to high-quality lossless PNG format online in your browser.

⚡ 100% In-Browser💎 Lossless PNG🔒 Zero Server Uploads📦 Multi-File Batch ZIP

Drag & Drop iPhone HEIC photos here

or click to select files from device

⚖️ Format Guide

HEIC to PNG vs HEIC to JPG: Which One Do You Need?

Both formats solve the Apple HEIC compatibility problem, but they serve completely different purposes. Here is how to choose the right one:

💎 Lossless & Transparent

HEIC to PNG (This Tool)

Converts your Apple photos into full-fidelity uncompressed PNGs. Perfect when quality and transparency matter most.

✓ 100% Lossless Quality: Every pixel from your iPhone camera is retained without compression artifacts.
✓ Alpha Transparency: Supports transparent backgrounds if your HEIC contains cutouts or stickers.
✓ Graphic Design Ready: Ideal for Photoshop, Figma, Illustrator, and digital printing.
⚠️ Larger File Size: Uncompressed PNG files can be 3MB to 8MB each (up to 5x larger than HEIC).

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🔥 Recommended for Forms & Web

HEIC to JPG

Converts your iPhone photos into universal, lightweight JPEG images. The standard choice for exams, forms, and sharing.

✓ 100% Universal Compatibility: Opens on every Windows PC, Android phone, browser, and email app.
✓ 70%–85% Smaller File Size: Typically only 300KB to 1.5MB, making uploads fast and hassle-free.
✓ Mandatory for Online Portals: Required by UPSC, SSC, NEET, passport applications, and job portals.
✓ Visually Identical: At 85%+ quality, human eyes cannot tell the difference from the original photo.

Open HEIC to JPG Converter

Feature / Metric	HEIC to PNG (This Page)	HEIC to JPG (Recommended)
Output Format	Lossless PNG (`.png`)	Standard Universal JPG (`.jpg` / `.jpeg`)
Typical Output Size	Heavy: 3 MB – 8 MB (Lossless)	Compact: 300 KB – 1.5 MB (Optimized)
Compression Type	Lossless (Exact pixel replication)	Lossy (High visual fidelity with low byte weight)
Transparency Support	Yes (Full 8-bit Alpha Channel)	No (Rendered on clean white background)
Govt Forms & Portals	Often rejected (due to size limit or format rule)	100% Accepted (Standard requirement)
Best For	Logos, graphic assets, Photoshop, prints	Govt exams, passport photos, social media, web
Direct Action	Use Converter Above ↑	Convert to JPG →

Important Notice for Govt Exams & Online Portals (UPSC, SSC, NEET, Passports)

Most government recruitment and admission portals (including UPSC, SSC CGL/CHSL, NTA NEET/JEE, State PCS, and Banking portals) specifically require JPG / JPEG format under strict size thresholds (e.g. 20KB to 50KB). Because converting HEIC directly to PNG produces files larger than 3MB, PNG uploads will likely fail or get rejected.

📱 Switch to HEIC to JPG → 🎯 Compress to Exact KB (20KB/50KB) →

How to Convert iPhone HEIC Photos to PNG Online

01 Upload HEIC Photo Drag and drop .heic or .heif files from iPhone, iPad, or Mac.

02 In-Browser Decode WebAssembly decodes raw camera pixel buffers securely on your device.

03 Optional Resizing Specify custom pixel dimensions if you need specific proportions.

04 Instant PNG Download Download lossless PNGs individually or save all in a single ZIP file.

❓ FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about converting HEIC to PNG and JPG.

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