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HEIC to PNG Converter

Convert iPhone HEIC photos to lossless PNG. Full transparency support, no quality loss — no upload required.

HEIC files from iPhones are converted to lossless PNG. This preserves all detail but produces larger files than JPG.

Click to upload or drag and drop

HEIC, HEIF up to 50MB

Drop multiple files to convert them all at once
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How to use HEIC to PNG Converter

  1. Open the HEIC to PNG converter

    Visit the tool on kordu.tools — no signup or software installation needed.

  2. Upload your HEIC photo

    Click the upload area or drag and drop one or more HEIC or HEIF photos. Batch conversion is supported.

  3. Automatic lossless conversion

    The tool decodes your HEIC and converts it to lossless PNG automatically — no quality settings needed.

  4. Preview the output

    Check the preview and file size before downloading.

  5. Download your PNG

    Click Download to save the PNG. Batch files all download at once.

HEIC to PNG Converter FAQ

Is PNG better than JPG for HEIC conversion?
PNG is lossless — it adds no further compression artefacts to the already-compressed HEIC image. Choose PNG when you plan to edit the image further or need archival quality. Choose JPG for sharing and social media where smaller file size matters.

Is my file uploaded to a server?
No. All processing happens in your browser using the heic2any library. Your files never leave your device.

Does PNG preserve HEIC transparency?
Yes. PNG supports full alpha transparency. iPhone HEIC photos typically don't have transparent areas, but if they do, PNG preserves them.

How large will the PNG file be?
PNG files are typically 3–5x larger than the original HEIC because PNG is lossless and HEIC is a highly efficient lossy format. This is expected — you're trading file size for maximum quality.

Can I convert multiple HEIC files at once?
Yes. Drop multiple HEIC files and download all converted PNGs in a single batch.

Will the PNG open on Windows and Android?
Yes. PNG is universally supported by all operating systems, browsers, apps, and social media platforms. It's one of the most widely compatible image formats available.

What is HEIC format?
HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is Apple's default photo format since iOS 11, based on the HEIF standard. It's efficient for storage but not widely supported outside the Apple ecosystem.

What is the difference between HEIC and HEIF?
HEIF is the container standard; HEIC is Apple's specific extension for HEVC-encoded images. They are functionally the same for conversion purposes.

Can I use this on Android?
Yes. The tool works in any modern mobile browser — useful for converting HEIC files received from iPhone contacts.

Should I use HEIC to PNG or HEIC to JPG?
Use PNG for editing, design workflows, and archiving where lossless quality is required. Use JPG for sharing, social media, and email where smaller file size is the priority.

Background

Convert HEIC and HEIF photos to lossless PNG format directly in your browser. iPhones and iPads have used HEIC as the default photo format since iOS 11. While HEIC is efficient for storage on your device, it's not widely supported outside the Apple ecosystem — Windows PCs, Android devices, and most web platforms cannot open HEIC files without additional software.

Converting to PNG gives you a universally compatible, lossless result. Unlike converting to JPG, PNG preserves every pixel without adding any compression artefacts, making it the ideal choice for images you plan to edit further. PNG also supports full alpha transparency, though iPhone photos typically don't contain transparent areas.

Note that PNG files will be larger than the source HEIC — this is expected. HEIC is a highly efficient lossy format; PNG is lossless. If you need smaller files for sharing, use HEIC to JPG instead. Batch conversion is fully supported.

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