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HEIC to PNG Converter

Convert iPhone HEIC photos to PNG in your browser, without uploading them.

or drop it here, or paste with Ctrl+V

Converts iPhone photos to web-friendly formats

Private by design: your files are processed on this device and never uploaded. Want proof? Once the page has loaded, turn off your Wi-Fi and the tool keeps working.

How to convert HEIC to PNG

  1. Drop a .heic photo into the box above, or click to select it.
  2. PNG is already selected as the output format.
  3. Download the converted PNG.

Decoding happens in your browser using a WebAssembly HEIC decoder, so your photos are never uploaded.

What is a HEIC file?

Since iOS 11, iPhones and iPads save photos in HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) format by default when the camera is set to "High Efficiency". HEIC files are about half the size of comparable JPGs, but many Windows apps, websites, and upload forms cannot open them.

HEIC to PNG or HEIC to JPG?

Choose PNG when you want a lossless copy for editing or printing, or when the image will be cropped and saved again. Choose HEIC to JPG when you want a small file to share or upload, since a PNG of a full-resolution phone photo can be very large.

Frequently asked questions

Why is the PNG so much bigger than the HEIC file?
HEIC uses very efficient lossy compression, while PNG stores every pixel losslessly. A 12-megapixel photo as PNG is often many times larger than the HEIC. Use HEIC to JPG if file size matters.
Can I stop my iPhone saving HEIC photos?
Yes. In Settings > Camera > Formats, choose "Most Compatible" and new photos are saved as JPG.
Are my photos uploaded?
No. The conversion runs in your browser and your photos stay on your device.

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