Convert HEIC to PNG Online
Need to turn a HEIC file into PNG? HEIC is the high-efficiency format iPhones and iPads use by default. Built on the HEVC codec, it stores photos at about half the size of JPG with the same quality - But support outside the Apple ecosystem is patchy, so it often needs converting. PNG (Portable Network Graphics) is a lossless format built for graphics rather than photos. It keeps every pixel exactly and supports a full alpha channel, so it is the go-to for logos, icons, screenshots and anything with transparency or crisp edges. Converting from HEIC to PNG bridges the two: you keep the picture, but in a format that fits where you are taking it.
Drop a HEIC file or browse
Up to 16 MB
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Why convert HEIC to PNG?
People convert HEIC to PNG when they need wider compatibility or a better fit for the job: PNG keeps every pixel and supports transparency. img.now keeps the full resolution and uses high-quality encoding so the result stays sharp.
| HEIC | PNG | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Raster (Apple) | Raster graphic |
| Compression | Lossy (HEVC) | Lossless |
| Transparency | Yes | Yes |
| Animation | No | No |
What to expect converting HEIC to PNG
PNG output is usually several times larger than HEIC because it stores pixels losslessly.
Pixels are frozen losslessly going forward and transparency becomes available, though HEIC photos have no alpha to carry.
You want a lossless, broadly editable copy of an iPhone photo for graphics work.
You just need to view or share photos, where HEIC or JPG stay far smaller.
About HEIC and PNG
HEIC
HEIC is the high-efficiency format iPhones and iPads use by default. Built on the HEVC codec, it stores photos at about half the size of JPG with the same quality - But support outside the Apple ecosystem is patchy, so it often needs converting.
- Half the size of JPG at equal quality
- Stores depth, HDR and live-photo data
- Default on modern iPhones
PNG
PNG (Portable Network Graphics) is a lossless format built for graphics rather than photos. It keeps every pixel exactly and supports a full alpha channel, so it is the go-to for logos, icons, screenshots and anything with transparency or crisp edges.
- Lossless - No quality loss
- Full transparency (alpha channel)
- Sharp on text, lines and flat colour
Convert HEIC to PNG in three steps
Upload your HEIC
Drop in a HEIC file from your device, up to 16 MB. HEIC files are read automatically.
We convert it to PNG
img.now re-encodes your image as PNG at full resolution on our servers - No quality lost to resizing.
Download the PNG
Grab the result instantly. It is also saved to your files so you can come back to it.
Do more with your PNG
Once it is converted, keep editing in the same workspace.
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HEIC to PNG - Questions
What is a HEIC file?
Why convert HEIC to PNG instead of keeping HEIC?
Will I lose quality converting HEIC to PNG?
Is converting HEIC to PNG free?
Will the quality drop when I convert HEIC to PNG?
Do you keep my files?
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