Lossless PNG Photo Conversion

HEIC to PNG Converter

Lossless HEIC to PNG. Preserves perfect quality locally in your browser.

TL;DR

Convert HEIC to PNG losslessly — every pixel preserved exactly, with alpha transparency support. Free, private, and browser-based: batch-convert up to 500 photos, keep EXIF/GPS metadata, and download individually or as a ZIP. Your files never leave your device.

HEIC to PNG Converter
100% Free Private
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Add files
HEIC / HEIF
2
Set options
Quality, resize…
3
Download
ZIP or individual
Drop HEIC or HEIF files here
Or drag an entire folder — up to 500 files
Advanced options PRO TIP
Quality
85%
Resize output
Preserve Metadata
Enabled
Filename Template
Resize presets
Original size 2× (retina) 1920 px 1280 px 800 px
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HEIC to PNG: The Lossless & Transparency Guide

Most photo conversions lose something. HEIC to PNG loses nothing. PNG is a lossless format — every pixel, every color value, every bit of detail from your original HEIC photo is preserved exactly, with no compression artifacts and no quality compromise.

That makes HEIC to PNG conversion the right choice whenever an image will be edited, published in print, or layered into design work. PNG is also the standard format for transparency — if your HEIC contains an alpha channel or depth mask, converting to PNG keeps it intact, something JPG can never do. And like every HEIC.dev tool, the entire conversion happens on your device.

💎 Lossless Quality

PNG ensures that no pixel data is lost during conversion. Your high-resolution iPhone photos stay sharp and clear.

👻 Transparency Support

If your HEIC file contains transparency or mask data, converting to PNG preserves these layers for further editing.

🎨 Designer Approved

PNG is the standard for tools like Adobe Photoshop, Figma, and Canva. Open your photos in any creative app instantly.

PNG vs JPG: which one do you actually need?

If your photo is headed to social media or email, JPG's small size wins. If the image will be retouched in Photoshop, placed in a Figma mockup, printed, or archived, PNG's lossless fidelity is worth the larger file.

A quick rule of thumb: photographs you share → JPG; images you work on → PNG. HEIC sits in a middle zone — efficient but poorly supported outside Apple devices — which is exactly why converting to PNG (for quality) or JPG (for size) is so common. Our converter preserves EXIF and GPS metadata, and supports high-resolution 48MP files.

How to Convert HEIC to PNG — 4 Simple Steps

  1. Add your HEIC files
    Click “Add files” or drag & drop HEIC/HEIF photos — batch up to 500 files at once.
  2. Set your options
    PNG is lossless — optionally resize and keep EXIF/GPS with “Preserve Metadata”.
  3. Convert
    Press “Convert all” — WebAssembly processes everything on your device, with no uploads.
  4. Download
    Save your PNG files individually or as a single ZIP.

Privacy by design: all conversion runs locally in your browser, so your photos never leave your computer.

HEIC vs PNG — Which Should You Choose?

Format File size Quality Transparency Best for
HEIC (source) ~50% smaller than PNG Excellent · 10-bit No iPhone storage & Apple ecosystem
PNG (output) Large Lossless Yes Editing, graphics, transparency
JPG Small Very good · lossy No Sharing & web
WebP Very small Excellent Yes Web performance

HEIC to PNG Frequently Asked Questions

Is HEIC to PNG conversion truly lossless?
Yes. PNG stores every pixel exactly as it appears in your HEIC photo — no compression artifacts, no quality loss, no rounding. What you see is what you get.
When should I choose PNG over JPG?
Choose PNG when the image will be edited, printed, or needs transparency — quality matters more than file size. Choose JPG when you need a small file for sharing or email.
Does PNG preserve transparency from my HEIC file?
Yes. If your HEIC contains an alpha channel or depth mask, converting to PNG keeps that transparency intact — something JPG cannot do.
Why are PNG files larger than HEIC files?
PNG is lossless: it stores every pixel with no compression shortcuts, while HEIC uses high-efficiency HEVC compression. Perfect fidelity simply takes more space.
Can I edit the resulting PNGs in Photoshop or Figma?
Yes. PNG is natively supported by Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Figma, Canva, and every other professional design tool.
Does PNG support the 10-bit color from my iPhone photos?
Yes. PNG supports up to 16-bit color depth, so the extended color data in HEIC photos survives the conversion without banding or clipping.
Does converting to PNG keep my EXIF and GPS metadata?
Yes, when "Preserve Metadata" is enabled. Your camera settings, date, and location are embedded into the PNG file.
How large a photo can this converter handle?
High-resolution 48MP files from modern iPhones work fine — the practical limit is your device's available memory, since processing happens locally.
Can I convert HEIC to PNG on my phone?
Yes. The tool is fully responsive and works in mobile browsers on iOS and Android, so you can produce high-quality PNGs on the go.