HEIC to PNG converter

Convert HEIC files to PNG - free, fast, and browser-first when supported.

HEIC PNG
Compatible files are processed directly in your browser when possible. If local conversion is unavailable, VeraTools falls back to secure server processing for that file.

How to convert HEIC to PNG

1

Drag and drop your HEIC files into the upload zone, or click to browse and select them from your device.

2

Click Convert to PNG. The conversion runs in your browser when supported, with secure server fallback if needed.

3

Download each converted PNG file individually, or use Download all after multiple files finish.

HEIC and PNG - what's the difference?

HEIC Apple format
HEIC is a high-efficiency image format commonly used by Apple devices for photos.
PNG Universal
PNG is a popular lossless image format commonly used for screenshots, graphics, and transparent images.

PNG: Choose PNG when you need lossless quality, transparency support, or the image is going into a design workflow. JPG: Choose JPG instead when smaller file size and broad compatibility are the main priorities and you do not need transparency.

Why People Convert HEIC to PNG

Convert HEIC files to PNG online for free. PNG is a lossless, widely supported format that opens in every image editor, app, and platform — making it a reliable output when HEIC compatibility is the problem.

HEIC is the default photo format on iPhones and iPads because it stores high-quality images at smaller file sizes. But HEIC is not supported everywhere — many Windows applications, online services, and older software cannot open HEIC files directly. PNG is universally supported, making it the go-to format when you need HEIC photos to work in more places.

PNG is also lossless, so converting HEIC to PNG preserves full visual quality for editing, background removal, or use as a design asset. If file size is a concern, JPG is a smaller alternative that also has broad compatibility.

Common situations where this helps

iPhone photos in HEIC format need to be uploaded to a website, form, or platform that does not accept HEIC.

HEIC photos need to be opened or edited in a Windows application or design tool that does not support HEIC.

Apple device photos need to be shared with someone on Windows or Android whose software cannot open HEIC.

An HEIC photo needs to be used as a design asset, background, or layer in a tool that works better with PNG.

Common problems and fixes

The uploaded HEIC file is rejected or not processed.

HEIC conversion requires browser or server-side HEIC decoding support. If the file is rejected, try a different browser — Chrome and Edge handle HEIC decoding more reliably than some other browsers.

The PNG output is much larger than the original HEIC.

This is expected. HEIC uses very efficient compression; PNG is lossless and stores all image data without lossy compression. A 3 MB HEIC photo can become 10–15 MB as PNG.

The photo orientation is wrong in the PNG output.

HEIC stores orientation in metadata. Some converters apply the orientation; others do not. If the photo is rotated, rotate it manually after converting.

Frequently asked questions

Why is my iPhone saving photos as HEIC?
Apple switched to HEIC as the default photo format because it stores high-quality photos at roughly half the file size of JPG. You can change this in Settings > Camera > Formats to save as JPG instead.
Does HEIC to PNG preserve photo quality?
PNG is lossless, so the conversion does not introduce any new quality loss. The PNG reflects the full quality of the HEIC source.
Why is the PNG so much larger than the HEIC?
HEIC is highly compressed; PNG stores image data without lossy compression. A typical HEIC photo from an iPhone will be significantly larger as PNG.
Can I convert multiple HEIC files to PNG at once?
Yes. Add multiple files and download each PNG individually or use Download all.
Is this HEIC to PNG converter free?
Yes. It is free to use.

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