HEIC to PNG Converter Convert Apple HEIC/HEIF photos to lossless PNG format with transparency support.

What Is HEIC to PNG?

This tool converts Apple HEIC/HEIF image format to lossless PNG. While the HEIC to JPG converter is great for general use, converting to PNG is ideal when you need maximum quality preservation or plan to do further editing. PNG is a lossless format, meaning no quality is lost during encoding. The tool uses heic2any for decoding HEIC with a canvas-based fallback, outputting a full-resolution PNG file.

Why Use HEIC to PNG?

• Lossless conversion preserves maximum image quality
• PNG output supports transparency if needed for editing
• Ideal for screenshots and images with text or sharp edges
• No server uploads — privacy-first processing

Common Use Cases

Professional Editing

Convert iPhone photos to PNG for editing in Photoshop or GIMP without quality loss.

Screenshots

Convert HEIC screenshots to PNG for sharing, documentation, or bug reports.

Archival

Convert HEIC to PNG for long-term storage in a universal, lossless format.

Graphics Work

Prepare iPhone photos as PNG assets for graphic design, web design, or presentations.

Technical Guide

The HEIC to PNG conversion process decodes HEIC files using the heic2any library or through the browser native HEIC support when available. The decoded image data is drawn to a canvas and exported as PNG using canvas.toDataURL(image/png). PNG encoding is always lossless using DEFLATE compression. Note that PNG files will be significantly larger than the original HEIC files (typically 3-5x larger) because PNG does not use perceptual compression like HEVC.

Tips & Best Practices

• 1
  PNG files will be much larger than HEIC — this is normal for lossless format
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  Use HEIC to JPG instead if file size is more important than perfect quality
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  PNG is ideal when you plan to edit the image further before final export
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  If conversion fails, your browser may not support HEIC — try a different browser

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q Why choose PNG over JPG for HEIC conversion?

PNG is lossless — zero quality loss. Choose PNG when quality matters more than file size.

Q Will the PNG file be larger than HEIC?

Yes, significantly. HEIC is highly compressed; PNG is lossless. Expect 3-5x larger file sizes.

Q Does PNG support all HEIC features?

PNG supports transparency and lossless quality. HEIC features like Live Photos or depth maps are not preserved.

Q Can I convert HEIC burst photos?

This tool converts individual images. HEIC burst photo containers should be extracted first.

Q Is there a file size limit?

The limit depends on your browser memory. Most browsers handle up to 50MB HEIC files.

About This Tool

HEIC to PNG is a free online tool by FreeToolkit.ai. All processing happens directly in your browser — your data never leaves your device. No registration or installation required.