Convert HEIC to PNG online, free
Want your iPhone photos in a lossless format you can actually edit? HEIC is efficient but barely supported; JPG is universal but lossy. PNG splits the difference: lossless pixels any editor opens. Drop your .heic below — it's decoded right in your browser by the built-in HEIC engine (no uploads, unlike most converters), then saved as a pristine PNG pre-set for you. Ideal source material for Photoshop, background removal, and print work.
How to convert HEIC to PNG
- 1Drop your .heic file on the converter above. Local decoding takes a few seconds for big iPhone photos.
- 2Confirm PNG output — pre-selected. No quality slider: PNG keeps every decoded pixel exactly.
- 3Hit Convert and download a lossless .png ready for any editor on any platform.
Best uses for HEIC → PNG
Editing masters
PNG is the perfect intermediate: edit, mask, and composite freely with zero additional loss, then export a small JPG or WebP for sharing.
Background removal prep
Removal tools work best on clean, lossless sources. Decode HEIC to PNG first for the cleanest cut-outs.
Watch the file size
A 2MB HEIC can become a 15MB+ PNG — normal for lossless. Compress the final export; keep the PNG as your master.
Frequently asked questions
Why PNG instead of JPG for HEIC photos?
PNG preserves every decoded pixel losslessly — better as an editing master. JPG is smaller but throws away detail; choose PNG when quality outranks file size.
How are HEIC files decoded without uploading?
Your browser runs a built-in HEIC decoder (WebAssembly) locally. The photo never leaves your device — unlike server-side converters that upload your pictures first.
Why is the PNG so large?
Lossless storage of 12MP photos is inherently heavy — 10–20MB is normal. Keep the PNG as your master and export smaller JPG/WebP copies for sharing.
Do Live Photos convert with motion?
No — only the primary still frame converts to PNG. The embedded video portion of a Live Photo isn't carried over.
Can I convert to other formats too?
Yes — once decoded, switch output in the full converter to JPG, WebP, AVIF, or BMP.