HEIC and PNG are both common image formats, but they serve different purposes. HEIC is typically used for photos taken on iPhone/iPad with default camera settings, while PNG is best known for screenshots. Converting from HEIC to PNG takes seconds with this tool — just drop your files below, and the conversion happens instantly on your own device.
Editing an iPhone photo in desktop software that doesn't understand HEIC? Converting to PNG gives you a fully lossless, universally compatible file to work from.
HEIC is the default photo format on modern iPhones and iPads, but it isn't well supported outside Apple's ecosystem. Converting to PNG makes your photos openable on Windows, Android, and virtually any website or app that doesn't otherwise support HEIC.
How to convert HEIC to PNG
- 1 Drop one or more HEIC files onto the box above, or click it to browse your device.
- 2 The converter detects each file as HEIC and is already set to output PNG — no settings to configure.
- 3 Conversion runs instantly inside your browser using a Web Worker, so your files are never uploaded and it works even on a slow connection.
- 4 Click a file's download button to save it, or use "Download all" to get every converted file at once in a single .zip.
HEIC
lossy compression- Transparency
- Supported
- Animation
- Not supported
Typically used for
photos taken on iPhone/iPad with default camera settings
Pros
- + Roughly half the file size of an equivalent-quality JPG
- + Retains more image data for editing headroom
Cons
- - Poor compatibility outside the Apple ecosystem
- - Many websites, apps, and Windows tools can't open it directly
PNG
lossless compression- Transparency
- Supported
- Animation
- Not supported
Typically used for
screenshots, logos and icons, graphics with sharp edges or text, images needing transparency
Pros
- + Lossless compression — no quality loss, ever
- + Full alpha-channel transparency support
- + Universally supported by every browser, OS, and app
Cons
- - Larger file sizes than JPG or WEBP for photographs
- - No animation support
Frequently asked questions
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Why Won't My iPhone Photos (HEIC) Open on Windows?Why HEIC photos fail to open outside Apple devices, and the fastest ways to fix it without installing anything.