How to use HEIC to PNG
- Add the HEIC or HEIF photos you want as PNG, up to 20 files in one run.
- Leave Convert to on PNG, which is where this page opens. The same list still offers JPEG for a photo that only needs a small file.
- Select Convert, wait for the decoder to finish, then download the PNG files or the ZIP for a batch.
Example: HEIC to PNG
A HEIC photo that has to go into a document or an editor that asks for PNG.
Options
- Convert to
- PNG is the default because this page is for a lossless container. Both targets stay in the list, so a visitor who really needs JPEG can switch without leaving the page.
- JPEG quality
- PNG output ignores this slider, so it does nothing while the target is PNG. It becomes active only when the target is switched to JPEG.
- Background for JPEG
- PNG keeps the alpha data the decoder provides, so no background is painted. The value applies only when the target is JPEG.
Supported inputs and limits
Where your input is processed
This tool processes your input in this browser. Your text and files are not uploaded to UseFreeTools. Check this tool's limits for anything it may save on your device.
What a PNG copy of a phone photo is good for
PNG saves the browser-rendered picture without JPEG compression, so it suits a document that demands PNG or an editing pass where repeated saving should not add more artifacts. It is a poor choice when the only goal is a smaller file, because a PNG photograph may be larger than its HEIC original. This conversion drops camera metadata and the original color profile. JPEG can make a smaller file by discarding some image detail.
Questions about HEIC to PNG
Why is the PNG bigger than the HEIC photo?
HEIC often compresses photographs more efficiently, while PNG preserves the decoded pixels it is given. The result line reports both sizes so you can compare them.
Does the PNG keep the full color of the photo?
It saves the browser-rendered picture without JPEG compression, but it does not retain the original color profile. Wide-gamut colors may look different in the PNG. Keep the HEIC original for color-sensitive work.
Can this page convert a JPEG or a WebP?
No. This page reads HEIC and HEIF files only, and another format is refused with a message that names what was found. The Image Format Converter handles a file that is already a JPEG, PNG or WebP.
Where does the PNG go after the conversion?
The file is built in the browser tab and offered as a download. It is not uploaded to this site, and closing the tab removes the working copy.
What if the HEIC file contains more than one photo?
The first photo in the container is converted and the result says how many were found. Export the remaining photos from a program that can open every image in the file, then convert each one here.