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HEIC to PNG — Convert iPhone HEIC Photos with Transparency

Convert HEIC photos from iPhone to PNG format. Preserves transparency and lossless quality. Free browser-based tool — no upload required.

Features

  • ✓Convert HEIC/HEIF photos from iPhone to PNG format with transparency
  • ✓Preserves lossless quality — perfect for editing and design work
  • ✓No software installation required — works entirely in your browser
  • ✓Batch convert multiple HEIC files at once with ZIP save
  • ✓Adjustable output quality for file size control
  • ✓Supports all HEIC variants from iPhone, iPad, and Mac
  • ✓All processing happens locally — your photos never leave your device
  • ✓100% free with no file size limits or watermarks

How to Use

  1. 1Drag and drop your HEIC photos or click to browse files.
  2. 2PNG is selected as the output format automatically.
  3. 3Optionally adjust quality settings.
  4. 4Click Save to save individual PNG files, or batch save as ZIP.
  5. 5How to convert a single HEIC photo to PNG: open the HEIC file, verify PNG is selected as the output format, optionally adjust quality settings, then click Save to save the converted PNG file with lossless quality.
  6. 6How to batch convert multiple HEIC photos to PNG: drag and drop several HEIC files into the drop area, all files appear in the list. Adjust quality if needed, then click Save All to receive a ZIP archive containing all converted PNG files.
  7. 7How to convert HEIC photos for design work with transparency: open HEIC files that contain transparent elements or alpha channel data, PNG format automatically preserves all transparency information, making it perfect for Photoshop, GIMP, or Figma projects.
  8. 8How to convert iPhone Live Photos to PNG stills: open your HEIC files from iPhone. PNG preserves the highest quality frame as a lossless still image. This is ideal for archiving important photos without any quality degradation over time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert HEIC to PNG instead of JPG?

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PNG is a lossless format, meaning no quality is lost during conversion. It also supports transparency (alpha channel). PNG files are larger than JPG, making it ideal for editing, archiving, and design work where quality matters more than file size.

Does HEIC to PNG conversion lose quality?

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PNG is lossless, so the conversion preserves all original pixel data from the HEIC file. However, HEIC is a lossy format at capture time, so the PNG output is as good as the original HEIC — no additional quality loss occurs during conversion.

Is transparency preserved?

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Yes. Both PNG and HEIC support transparency. When converting HEIC to PNG, any alpha channel data is preserved in the output. This makes PNG the preferred format for graphics, logos, and overlay images.

Will EXIF data be preserved in the PNG output?

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No. PNG format does not support EXIF metadata natively. While some PNG tools can embed EXIF as ancillary data, this converter focuses on pixel data preservation. If EXIF data is critical, consider converting to JPG instead.

Are there any file size limits?

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Since all processing happens in your browser, the practical limit depends on your device's available memory. Most images under 50MB work fine. Very large images (100MB+) may cause performance issues on lower-end devices.

Is my photo uploaded to a server?

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No. HEIC decoding and PNG conversion happen entirely in your browser using WebAssembly. Your photos are never uploaded, stored, or transmitted anywhere.

Can I convert HEIC to PNG on a Windows PC?

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Yes. This tool works on any operating system including Windows, macOS, and Linux. Since it runs entirely in your browser, there is no software to install. Open the page in Chrome, Edge, or Safari and open your HEIC files for instant conversion to PNG.

Is PNG larger than the original HEIC file?

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Yes. PNG is a lossless format that preserves every pixel, while HEIC uses efficient HEVC compression. PNG files are typically 2–4 times larger than the original HEIC files. This is the trade-off for lossless quality and transparency support.

Can I convert HEIC photos to PNG for web design use?

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Yes. PNG is widely used in web design for graphics, logos, and UI elements that require transparency. Converting HEIC to PNG gives you a format that works perfectly with all modern web design tools, CSS backgrounds, and image editing software.

Does the tool preserve color profiles?

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Yes. The conversion process preserves the embedded color profile (ICC profile) from the HEIC file when possible. This ensures that colors remain consistent across different devices and applications, which is important for professional photography and design work.

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