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HEIC to PNG

Convert a HEIC photo into PNG when you need a widely supported lossless raster format. Your original stays unchanged; the temporary server copy is deleted after processing.

Common formats stay in your browser. Advanced conversions are deleted from the server immediately.
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HEIC to PNG: create an editing copy, not a smaller-photo promise

PNG is useful when an editor needs a conventional raster image and you want to avoid an additional JPEG encoding step. It preserves the pixels represented by the PNG output, but cannot recover detail already lost in the HEIC source.

How to convert HEIC to PNG

  1. Add an HEIC image

    Choose one HEIC photo from your device. The format selectors are preset to HEIC and PNG, so you do not need to configure the generic converter first.

  2. Keep or reduce the dimensions

    Leave optional resizing disabled for a full-dimension copy. If your editor only needs a smaller picture, set the required width or height instead of creating an unnecessarily large PNG.

  3. Download and inspect the PNG

    Compare the reported byte sizes and open the output in your editor. Check the orientation and color appearance before making the PNG your working copy.

HEIC source versus a PNG working copy

PropertyHEIC sourcePNG copy
CompressionCompact encoded photo data.Lossless PNG encoding of the decoded output; often a much larger file.
EditingRequires an application that reads HEIC.Can be used where the application accepts PNG.
Color informationMay have HDR or a higher bit depth.No promise to preserve the original HDR or bit depth.
Stored image collectionMay contain more than one image.Only the first image is exported, with orientation applied.

Choose the right workflow

Prepare a picture for cropping

Use PNG as an intermediate copy when you plan to crop the picture before choosing its final delivery format. Crop from the larger original-sized copy when you need room around the subject.

Crop the PNG

Choose a lighter copy for email

PNG is often the wrong final choice for a large photograph. If you need an ordinary photo attachment rather than a working file, compare a JPG conversion instead.

Compare HEIC to JPG

Check these things before trying again

The PNG is much bigger

This is expected for many photographs. PNG uses a different compression method; lossless output does not mean a smaller download. Resize only when fewer pixels are acceptable.

The picture is not clearer

Converting to PNG cannot recreate texture or sharpness missing from the HEIC. Avoid enlarging the image simply to increase its pixel count.

Processing, privacy and the original file

The own-server converter reads one HEIC up to 30 MB, applies its stored orientation and removes embedded metadata. It returns a separate PNG and deletes the temporary workspace after the request. This conversion is not an archival copy of every HEIC property; retain the original.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is the PNG larger than the HEIC?

PNG encodes the decoded image differently from compact HEIC photo compression. A much larger PNG can be normal, especially for a detailed photograph.

Does PNG restore quality lost in the HEIC?

No. PNG avoids an additional JPEG encoding step, but cannot recreate information already lost in the source. It also does not guarantee preservation of HEIC HDR, bit depth or extra images.

Will this preserve every property of the source?

PNG avoids an additional JPEG encoding step, but cannot restore detail already lost in HEIC compression. PNG files can be much larger than the HEIC source.

Is the source replaced or retained on the server?

Your original file is not modified. Browser conversions do not upload the image. Server conversions use temporary copies that are removed immediately after producing the response, including on a conversion error.

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