ConvertWhat happens when you convert HEIF to PNG
- HEIF is another name for HEIC; files ending in .heif work here.
- iPhone photos use wide-gamut Display P3 color; it's converted to standard sRGB so colors look right everywhere.
- Works in Safari, Chrome and Edge. Firefox can't open HEIC yet.
- PNG is lossless, so nothing more is lost in the conversion. Detail already removed by HEIF compression doesn't come back, and the file is usually larger.
- Transparency is kept.
HEIC vs PNG
| Feature | HEIC | PNG |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossy | Lossless |
| Transparency | Yes | Yes |
| Animation | No | Yes |
| Colors | 1B+ | 16.7M |
| Best for | iPhone and iPad photos | Screenshots, graphics, logos |
How to convert HEIC to PNG on iPhone, Mac, Windows and Android
- iPhone: to stop taking HEIC photos, go to Settings → Camera → Formats → Most Compatible. For photos you already have, open this page in Safari, tap the box and pick them.
- Mac: open the photo in Preview and choose File → Export → PNG. To convert many at once, drop them here and download them as a ZIP.
- Windows: the Photos app needs paid HEVC extensions to open HEIC. Without installing anything, convert them here in Chrome or Edge.
- Android: Google Photos can show HEIC, but most apps can't. Convert them here in Chrome, then share the PNG files anywhere.
How to convert HEIF to PNG
- Drop your HEIF files on the box above, or click it to choose files. You can add many at once.
- Adjust the options if you want. The defaults work well for most files.
- Click Download for each PNG file, or "Download all" to get a ZIP.
Frequently asked questions
Is it safe to convert my files here?
Yes. Conversion happens entirely in your browser. Your files are never uploaded to a server, so nobody else can see them.
Is it free? Are there limits?
It's completely free, with no sign-up, watermarks or daily limits. The only limit is your device's memory for very large files.
Can I convert many HEIF files at once?
Yes. Drop as many files as you like; they're converted one after another and you can download them all as a ZIP.
Will converting HEIF to PNG reduce quality?
No. PNG is lossless, so the image is saved exactly as it is. Detail already lost in HEIF can't be restored.
Does PNG keep transparency?
Yes, PNG supports transparency and it's kept.
Why is my PNG file bigger than the HEIF?
HEIF uses stronger compression than PNG. The picture stays the same, but PNG needs more bytes to store it.
Which browsers does the HEIF to PNG converter work in?
It works in the latest Safari, Chrome and Edge, on computers and phones.