Convert HEIC to PNG
PNG is the right landing spot for an iPhone photo that's headed into an editing pipeline or a tool that demands lossless input. Unlike a JPG re-save, the PNG keeps every pixel exactly as the HEIC decodes, so nothing more is lost before you start working. Decoding runs in your browser with no server involved.
Content last reviewed 2026-07-14.
Preconfigured for HEIC input — other formats work too.
Converting to PNG: Lossless format with full transparency — ideal for graphics, logos and screenshots.
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PNG, JPG, WebP, AVIF, GIF, BMP, TIFF, HEIC, SVG
Your images are processed on your device and are not uploaded to PNGful.
How it works
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Add HEIC files
Drop, pick or paste — batch conversion is supported.
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Conversion runs locally
Each file is decoded and re-encoded as PNG in your browser — nothing is uploaded.
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Adjust if needed
Lossless output — no quality settings needed.
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Download
Single files or everything as a ZIP.
Why convert HEIC to PNG?
- Lossless from the moment of decode — ideal before retouching, compositing, or repeated re-saves.
- Satisfies strict tools and uploaders that require PNG specifically.
- Works on any platform with a modern browser; no Apple software needed to open the result.
- Free, watermark-free, and processed entirely on your own device.
Good to know
- HEIC decoding happens via a decoder loaded in your browser; very large photos may take a moment to process.
- The PNG will be dramatically larger than the HEIC — lossless storage of a photograph costs many times the bytes of HEIC's efficient lossy compression.
- The HEIC's own compression has already been applied; PNG preserves the decoded result exactly but can't undo earlier loss.
- If the photo's final destination is sharing or a web upload, JPG is usually the more practical output — see HEIC to JPG.
Your images stay private
Your images are processed on your device and are not uploaded to PNGful.All processing happens locally using your browser's own image engine — there is no upload step, no server-side queue, and nothing to delete afterwards. Read more in our privacy policy.
Frequently asked questions
When should I pick PNG instead of JPG for a HEIC photo?
Pick PNG when the image is about to be edited, when a tool refuses anything but PNG, or when you want a copy that won't degrade through future saves. For straightforward sharing or uploading, JPG gives you a far smaller file that looks the same.
How big will the PNG be?
Large — often five to ten times the size of the HEIC for a typical photo. HEIC is one of the most efficient photo formats and PNG stores everything losslessly, so the gap is inherent to the formats rather than a flaw in conversion.
Does PNG recover quality the HEIC compression removed?
No. The PNG is a perfect record of what the HEIC decodes to, nothing more. Its value is preventing any additional loss from here on, which is exactly what you want going into an edit.
Why is there a short delay before conversion finishes?
Browsers mostly can't decode HEIC natively, so a decoder is loaded and run inside your browser. High-resolution photos take it a moment to work through. Everything stays on your device throughout — there's no upload happening during the wait.
Is this safe for private photos?
Yes. The photo is decoded and converted entirely within your browser, and PNGful has no server-side processing to send it to. It never leaves your machine.
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