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HEIC to PNG

When you need to edit or archive an iPhone photo without introducing more compression, PNG keeps every pixel exactly as decoded.

By Miikka · CalcBrew · Updated

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Why convert HEIC to PNG

Converting HEIC to JPG adds a second lossy step. If the image is going into an editor for retouching, a lossless PNG intermediate avoids compounding artifacts. Screenshots saved as HEIC also keep their sharp edges better as PNG.

PNG files are large — typically 5–8× the size of the HEIC — so use JPG for sharing and PNG for editing and print work.

How to convert HEIC to PNG

  1. Drop HEIC file onto the box above, click it to browse, or paste from the clipboard.
  2. Adjust the options if you need to — the defaults suit most cases.
  3. Press Convert. The work happens on your device, so speed depends on your computer or phone.
  4. Download the PNG — individually or all at once.

About the formats

HEIC · High Efficiency Image Container · .heic

The default photo format on iPhone and iPad since iOS 11: about half the size of JPG at the same quality, but poorly supported outside Apple devices.

  • HEIC stores images with the HEVC (H.265) codec; a container can hold several images, such as a Live Photo or burst.
  • Windows needs a paid HEVC extension to open HEIC files, and many websites and forms refuse them.
  • iPhone can be set to shoot JPG instead: Settings → Camera → Formats → Most Compatible.

PNG · Portable Network Graphics · .png

Lossless image format with transparency, ideal for screenshots, logos, icons and graphics with sharp edges or text.

  • PNG is lossless: every pixel is preserved, which is why photos saved as PNG are 5–10× larger than JPG.
  • Supports an 8-bit alpha channel, so edges can be partially transparent.
  • Most browsers and apps have supported PNG since the late 1990s.

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APACalcBrew. (2026). HEIC to PNG. https://calcbrew.com/heic-to-png
MLA“HEIC to PNG.” CalcBrew, 2026, calcbrew.com/heic-to-png.

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