How to convert HEIC to PNG
- Select or drop your HEIC or HEIF files.
- PNG is already selected as the output format.
- Click Convert to PNG.
- Download each PNG, or all of them as a ZIP.
When PNG is the right choice
PNG keeps every pixel exactly, so it is the better choice when you plan to edit the photo several times, cut out a subject, or use it in design software where repeated JPG saves would slowly degrade the quality. For sharing and uploading, JPG is usually better because the files are five to ten times smaller.
What is a HEIC file?
HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is the format iPhones and iPads have used for photos since iOS 11. It stores the same quality as JPG in about half the space, which is why Apple chose it. The catch is compatibility: Windows needs an extra codec, many websites and upload forms reject HEIC, and older apps cannot open it at all. Converting to JPG solves all of that.
How to stop your iPhone saving HEIC
Open Settings → Camera → Formats and choose Most Compatible. New photos will be saved as JPG. Existing photos stay HEIC, so convert those here. When you share by AirDrop or Mail, iOS often converts automatically; when you copy files with a cable or download from iCloud, it usually does not.
HEIC vs JPG at a glance
| HEIC | JPG | |
|---|---|---|
| File size (same quality) | About half | Baseline |
| Opens on Windows without extras | No | Yes |
| Accepted by upload forms | Rarely | Almost always |
| Live Photos, depth, bursts | Yes | No |
Keep HEIC on your phone to save space, and convert copies to JPG whenever you need to share, upload or edit them elsewhere. For a step-by-step guide on every device, read how to convert HEIC to JPG on iPhone, Windows and Mac.
Private by design
Personal photos never leave your device. The HEIC decoder (libheif, about 3 MB) downloads once when you click Convert and runs in your browser; nothing is uploaded.
Need a smaller file afterwards? Try PNG to JPG or the Image Compressor.
Frequently asked questions
Should I choose PNG or JPG?
JPG is best for photos: much smaller files that look the same. Choose PNG when you need lossless quality for editing, or when the HEIC image has transparency.
Why are the PNG files so large?
PNG is lossless, so a 12-megapixel photo can be 15–25 MB. That is normal. Use HEIC to JPG if you only need to view or share the photo.
Does it work with HEIF from Samsung phones?
Yes. HEIF images from Samsung and other Android phones convert the same way.