Can I convert HEIC to PNG on iPhone, Android, Mac or Windows?

Yes. ConvertPixels works in Safari, Chrome, Edge and Firefox on any device, so you can convert HEIC to PNG on your phone or computer without installing an app.

Is there a free HEIC to PNG converter with no sign-up?

Yes, this one. Converting HEIC to PNG on ConvertPixels is free, with no sign-up, no watermark and no daily cap. Convert up to 30 files per batch, each up to 50 MB.

Can I convert HEIC to PNG without losing quality?

Yes. PNG is a lossless format, so your converted file is pixel-for-pixel the same as the HEIC. Any compression artifacts already in the HEIC are carried over, though - converting can't remove them.

Will the transparent background survive converting HEIC to PNG?

Yes. Transparency is supported in both formats and is preserved exactly.

Can I batch convert HEIC to PNG?

Yes. Add up to 30 HEIC files and convert them in one batch. You can even choose a different output format for individual files, then download them separately or together as a ZIP.

Is it safe to upload HEIC files to ConvertPixels?

Yes. Uploads use an encrypted connection and are processed automatically - nobody views them. Your originals are deleted straight after conversion and the results within an hour, or instantly if you click "Delete from server now".

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HEIC to PNG Converter

Convert HEIC images to PNG online in seconds - free, with no sign-up and no watermark. Batch convert up to 30 files and download them together as a ZIP.

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How to use it

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Drop your HEIC files onto the converter
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Press Convert to turn them into PNG
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Download your PNG images one by one or as a ZIP

HEIC to PNG

Why convert HEIC to PNG?

The main difference: HEIC is a lossy format, while PNG is a lossless format. PNG is supported almost everywhere; HEIC isn't.

Works on every device

Plenty of apps and websites can't read HEIC (Safari only; Windows needs an extension). A PNG copy opens on any phone, tablet, computer or browser, so you can view, upload or send the picture without hunting for special software.

Stop losing quality on every save

A HEIC is re-compressed each time you edit and save it, and a little detail goes every time. PNG is lossless: it keeps every pixel exactly as it is, however many times you edit it.

Transparent areas stay transparent

HEIC and PNG both handle transparency, so anything see-through in the original is still see-through after conversion.

Crisp edges for editing and print

PNG keeps sharp lines and text intact, which makes it the better choice for graphics, screenshots and anything you plan to print.

HEIC vs PNG: what's the difference?

Property	HEIC	PNG
Compression type	Lossy (small files, some detail discarded)	Lossless (exact pixels, larger files)
Transparent background	Yes	Yes
Animation	No	No
Where it opens	Safari only; Windows needs an extension	All browsers and devices
Used for	iPhone and iPad photos (saves storage)	Logos, screenshots, graphics, images with text or transparency

What is an HEIC file?

HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is the photo format iPhones and iPads have used by default since iOS 11. It's Apple's flavor of the HEIF standard, compressed with the same HEVC technology used for 4K video.

A HEIC photo takes about half the space of a JPG at the same quality and can store extras like Live Photo frames and depth data. The catch is compatibility: Windows, many Android apps and most upload forms can't open it.

How to open an HEIC file

iPhone, iPad and Mac open HEIC natively. On Windows 10 or 11, install the free HEIF Image Extensions (and, on some PCs, the HEVC Video Extensions) from the Microsoft Store. Recent Android phones can view HEIC in their gallery. Anywhere else, convert it to JPG.

Extensions: .heic, .heif
Compression: Lossy (HEVC)
Transparency: Yes
Made by: Apple iPhone and iPad cameras

What is a PNG file?

PNG (Portable Network Graphics) is a lossless image format created in 1996 as a patent-free replacement for GIF. It stores every pixel exactly, so text, logos and sharp edges stay perfectly crisp however often you save the file.

PNG supports full transparency, which makes it the standard format for logos, icons, screenshots and graphics placed on top of other designs. For photos, though, PNG files are several times larger than JPG.

How to open a PNG file

PNG opens everywhere: Windows Photos, Mac Preview, iPhone and Android galleries and every web browser. Editors like Photoshop, GIMP, Figma and Canva keep the transparency intact.

Extension: .png
Compression: Lossless
Transparency: Yes
Best for: Logos, screenshots, graphics, text