HEIC to PNG Converter
Convert HEIC photos to PNG in your browser. PNG is ideal when you need logos, screenshots, UI graphics, and graphics with sharp edges, while HEIC is better known for efficient storage on Apple devices.
- Files never uploaded
- Instant, on-device
- Free & no sign-up
Drop HEIC files here, or browse
HEICPNG · files stay on your device
up to 40 MB per file · up to 20 files per batch
How to convert HEIC to PNG
- Step 01
Add your HEIC file
Drop one or many HEIC files onto the converter, or browse from disk. Stay within the on-device size limits shown under the drop zone — oversized files are rejected so your tab does not freeze.
- Step 02
Tune and convert
Set quality if the PNG encoder offers it, then start the conversion. Pixels are processed on this device — nothing is uploaded.
- Step 03
Download PNG
Download your new PNG file immediately. Multiple outputs pack into a single ZIP archive.
Why convert HEIC to PNG
HEIC is a iPhone photo format known for efficient storage on Apple devices, while PNG is a lossless raster format valued for pixel-perfect quality plus full alpha transparency. Converting HEIC to PNG is the practical fix when a workflow expects PNG — for example logos, screenshots, UI graphics, and graphics with sharp edges — but your file still lives as HEIC. Browser Convert performs that swap entirely in your browser so the pixels never upload to a remote converter.
When to use this tool
- A tool, form, or teammate asked for PNG, but you only have HEIC.
- You are optimizing for logos, screenshots, UI graphics, and graphics with sharp edges instead of staying in HEIC.
- HEIC’s limits (poor out-of-the-box support on Windows and many web apps) are getting in the way, and PNG handles that job better.
Good to know
- Output characteristics follow PNG: pixel-perfect quality plus full alpha transparency.
- Source quirks still apply — HEIC is limited by poor out-of-the-box support on Windows and many web apps, and conversion cannot invent missing data.
- If you care about crisp UI text, prefer lossless destinations or higher quality settings.
- Browser limit: about 40 MB per image, up to 20 files per batch. Very large dimensions are scaled down automatically.
- Need a bigger file? For larger images, use a desktop editor (GIMP, Affinity, Photoshop) or ImageMagick, then bring a smaller export back here if you still want a quick format change.
File size limits for HEIC to PNG
Browser limit: about 40 MB per image, up to 20 files per batch. Very large dimensions are scaled down automatically.
Why there is a limit
Images are decoded into memory on your device. Huge files can freeze or crash the tab, so we cap size to keep conversions reliable without uploading anything.
If your file is too large
For larger images, use a desktop editor (GIMP, Affinity, Photoshop) or ImageMagick, then bring a smaller export back here if you still want a quick format change.
HEIC to PNG FAQ
Common questions about converting HEIC files to PNG.
Is this HEIC to PNG converter free?
Yes. Browser Convert does not charge for HEIC → PNG, add watermarks, or require an account.
Will HEIC to PNG keep image quality?
PNG is well suited to preserving detail for this path. Still, starting from a soft or tiny HEIC cannot create sharper pixels than you began with.
Does PNG support transparency from HEIC?
PNG can store transparency. If your HEIC had no alpha channel, the result stays opaque unless you edit it afterward.
Is HEIC to PNG conversion private on Browser Convert?
Yes. Your HEIC photo is processed in the browser. We do not upload the file to convert it, which is the main difference from typical online converters.
Are there file size limits for HEIC to PNG?
Yes. Browser Convert accepts about 40 MB per file, with up to 20 files queued at once. Images are decoded into memory on your device. Huge files can freeze or crash the tab, so we cap size to keep conversions reliable without uploading anything. Very high-resolution images may be downscaled (about 40 megapixels / 8192px on the longest edge) so canvas encoding stays stable. If your file is larger, For larger images, use a desktop editor (GIMP, Affinity, Photoshop) or ImageMagick, then bring a smaller export back here if you still want a quick format change.
Can I convert several HEIC files to PNG at once?
Yes. Queue up to 20 HEIC files and convert them in one pass. When finished, download the batch as a ZIP. Very large batches may need to be split so your browser stays responsive.