Convert HEIC to PNG
Free HEIC to PNG converter. Keeps transparency. No signup, and your files are deleted after 1 hour.
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How to convert HEIC to PNG
Quick answer: To convert HEIC to PNG: upload your HEIC file, choose PNG as the output format, click Convert and download the result. It takes a few seconds, needs no account, and your files are deleted from the server after 1 hour.
- Upload your HEIC file by clicking the upload area, dragging it in, or pasting an image URL.
- Select PNG as the output format.
- Click Convert and wait a few seconds.
- Download your PNG file, or download several files at once as a ZIP.
What changes when you convert HEIC to PNG
- Both formats support transparency, so see-through areas stay transparent.
- HEIC is lossy and PNG is not. The conversion cannot bring back detail that HEIC already discarded, so the file can grow without looking better.
- Expect a larger file with PNG; it trades size for quality or features.
HEIC vs PNG at a glance
| Feature | HEIC | PNG |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) | PNG (Portable Network Graphics) |
| Introduced | 2015 | 1996 |
| Compression | Lossy | Lossless |
| Transparency | Yes | Yes |
| Animation | No | No |
| Best for | Saving iPhone photos in roughly half the space of a JPG | Logos, screenshots, icons and graphics with sharp edges or transparency |
| Compatibility | Native on iPhone, iPad and Mac; many websites, Windows apps and Android phones cannot open it. | Opens in every browser, phone, computer and app. |
When to choose PNG instead of HEIC
Choose PNG for logos, screenshots, icons and graphics with sharp edges or transparency. Its main limit: photos are usually much larger than the same photo as JPG, WEBP or AVIF.
Stay with HEIC if you need saving iPhone photos in roughly half the space of a JPG.
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HEIC to PNG FAQ
How do I convert HEIC to PNG?
Upload your HEIC file, select PNG as the output format and click Convert. When it finishes, download the PNG file. No software or account is needed, and your files are deleted after 1 hour.
Does converting HEIC to PNG reduce quality?
The conversion itself adds no new loss, but HEIC already discarded some detail, and PNG cannot restore it.
Is transparency kept when converting HEIC to PNG?
Yes. Both HEIC and PNG support transparency, so see-through areas are preserved.
Will the PNG file be smaller than the HEIC?
Usually no. PNG files tend to be larger than HEIC because PNG keeps more data.
Where can I open a PNG file?
Opens in every browser, phone, computer and app.
Is it free and safe to convert HEIC to PNG here?
Yes. It is free for up to 20 files per day and 100 MB per file, with no sign-up. Files are processed on our server, never shared, and deleted automatically after 1 hour.
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