HEIC to PNG Converter
Convert iPhone HEIC photos to lossless PNG — the best choice when you want to edit the photo further, keep maximum quality, or preserve transparency from HEIC images that have it.
JPG photos are placed in the PDF exactly as they are (no quality loss), so metadata such as the location stays inside the PDF. To remove it first, use Remove EXIF Data.
Tip: the first HEIC photo can take a few seconds while the HEIC decoder loads (a one-time download of about 3 MB). After that, conversions are quick.
How to convert HEIC to PNG
- Drop one or more HEIC files into the box above — or click to choose them.
- Each file is converted to PNG straight away, right on your device.
- Download a single file, or all of them at once as a ZIP.
Why convert HEIC to PNG?
- Lossless: every pixel of the decoded photo is kept.
- Ideal as a starting point for editing in Photoshop, GIMP or Canva.
- Transparency in HEIC images (e.g. cut-out subjects) is preserved.
When this conversion makes sense
Use this for iPhone photos when you need lossless output for editing, or for software that accepts PNG but not HEIC.
Good to know
- A PNG made from a phone photo is much larger than the HEIC or a JPG. For sharing, JPG is the lighter choice.
- The first HEIC photo needs a one-time download of the HEIC decoder, about 3 MB.
HEIC vs PNG at a glance
| Property | HEIC | PNG |
|---|---|---|
| Compression | Lossy, very efficient (HEVC-based) | Lossless — every pixel is kept exactly |
| Transparency | Supported by the format, rare in phone photos | Yes (full alpha channel) |
| File size | Often about half the size of a JPG at similar quality | Much larger than JPG for photos, small for simple graphics |
| Compatibility | Apple devices open it natively; many websites, Windows apps and forms reject it | Opens everywhere |
| Best for | Saving space on iPhones and iPads | Screenshots, logos, graphics with text or transparency |
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Frequently asked questions
Should I choose PNG or JPG for iPhone photos?
For sharing, JPG is smaller and works everywhere — use HEIC to JPG. Choose PNG if you plan to edit the photo several times or need transparency.
Why is the PNG file so large?
HEIC and JPG compress photos heavily, while PNG stores every pixel exactly. A 12-megapixel iPhone photo can become a 15–25 MB PNG.
Are my photos uploaded?
No. The HEIC decoder runs inside your browser, so your photos never leave your device.
Are my images uploaded to a server?
No. Conversion happens entirely in your browser on your own device. Your images are never sent to Imgovo or anyone else.
Can I convert several images at once?
Yes. Select or drop as many images as you like. They are converted one after another, and you can download each file or all of them together as a ZIP.
Can I undo a change?
Yes. Undo and Redo appear above the list once you add files (or press Ctrl+Z / Ctrl+Shift+Z). They bring back a file you removed, undo “Clear all” and return to the previous quality or format — files are converted again automatically when needed.
Is the converter free?
Yes — free, with no signup, no watermark and no daily limit.