Convert HEIC to PNG

Convert your iPhone HEIC photos to lossless PNG format. All processing happens locally in your browser.

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Quality85%

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Supports HEIC, HEIF, WebP, PNG, JPG, AVIF, BMP

Why people convert HEIC to PNG

Most people convert HEIC to PNG when they need a file that behaves better in editing, annotation, design review, or handoff workflows. PNG is not the smallest option, but it is often easier to reuse without worrying about another lossy photo export.

Why the PNG export gets much larger

HEIC is efficient because it is designed to keep photo size low. PNG is different: it keeps much more raw image information, so the file often grows a lot after conversion. That trade-off is normal when the goal is editability rather than compression.

When HEIC to JPG or WebP is the better move

If your real goal is easier uploading, smaller files, or faster web delivery, PNG is usually not the best target. HEIC to JPG is better for compatibility, and HEIC to WebP is often better for modern website workflows.

Known limitations

Before converting, note these constraints:

Output behavior follows format capabilities (for example transparency support and lossy/lossless rules).
Final file size depends on source image content and selected quality settings.
If compatibility is critical, choose broadly supported targets first (typically JPG).

How to Convert HEIC to PNG

Drag and drop your HEIC files into the box above, or click to browse.

Files are converted to lossless PNG instantly in your browser.

Click Download to save each file, or Download All to get a ZIP.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert HEIC to PNG instead of JPG?

PNG is a lossless format, meaning no quality is lost during conversion. Choose PNG when you need perfect quality or transparency support. Choose JPG for smaller file sizes.

Are PNG files larger than JPG?

Yes, PNG files are 2-5x larger than JPG in standard photo workflows because PNG is lossless. If file size matters more than perfect quality, convert to JPG instead.

Why is the output file sometimes larger than the original?

The output file becomes larger for three clear reasons: (1) Converting from a lossy format (JPG, WebP) to a lossless format (PNG) preserves every pixel, so file size increases in exchange for zero quality loss. (2) AVIF uses the AV1 codec, which has encoding overhead for small or simple images. AVIF delivers its strongest compression gains on high-resolution photos, with 20–50% better compression than JPEG in benchmark comparisons. (3) If the source is already heavily compressed, re-encoding does not reduce size further. PicShift uses industry-leading WASM encoders (MozJPEG, OxiPNG, libwebp) to produce the smallest possible output at your chosen quality. In compress mode, PicShift automatically keeps the original file when compression increases size. Learn more: https://picshift.app/docs/size-increase-explainer/