How do I convert HEIC to PNG?

Add your HEIC file to the upload area above, then press Convert. The PNG file downloads straight to your device. You do not need an account, and there is no watermark.

Are my files uploaded to a server?

No. This conversion runs entirely inside your browser using WebAssembly, so the file never leaves your device — you can even disconnect from the internet after the page loads and it will still work.

Does converting to PNG reduce quality?

No. PNG is a lossless format, so the conversion preserves exactly what is in your HEIC file. Note that it cannot recover detail that was already discarded when the HEIC was first created — a lossless container does not undo earlier compression.

How large a file can I convert?

Up to 120 MB per file for this conversion. Because the work happens in your browser, the practical limit is your device's memory — larger files work on a desktop with plenty of RAM and may fail on an older phone.

Can I convert several files at once?

Yes. Add as many as you like and press Convert All. Each file is processed independently, so one failure does not stop the rest, and you can download everything together as a ZIP.

Can I use this on my phone?

Yes. FileTools360 works in mobile browsers on iOS and Android, including choosing files straight from your camera roll. Very large videos may run out of memory on a phone — those are better converted on a laptop.

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HEIC to PNG Converter

Turn HEIC files into PNG in a couple of clicks. Apple's default photo format since iOS 11. Lossless image format with full alpha transparency. The conversion is lossless — every pixel, sample or byte in the source is preserved.

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Drop your files here

HEIC files (.heic) · up to 120 MB each

or paste files from your clipboard

Ready when you are

Drop a HEIC file above and FileTools360 will turn it into PNG — right here on your device, without uploading anything.

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How to use it

1
Add your HEIC files
Drag them onto the upload area, choose them from your device, or paste them from your clipboard. You can queue several at once.
2
Adjust the settings if you want to
The defaults suit most people. Open Advanced to control dimensions, rotation and metadata removal.
3
Convert and download
Press Convert. Everything happens on your own device — nothing is uploaded. Download files one by one, or grab them all as a ZIP.

HEIC and PNG explained

HEIC is the container Apple uses for photos taken on iPhone since iOS 11, holding images compressed with HEVC. It stores roughly the same visual quality as JPEG in about half the space, and can hold extras such as depth maps and Live Photo frames.

PNG is a lossless raster format built to replace GIF. It stores every pixel exactly as given and supports a full 8-bit alpha channel, which means genuine partial transparency rather than the single transparent colour GIF offers.

Where HEIC files come from: Every iPhone photo taken since 2017, unless the camera format was changed to “Most Compatible”.
Where PNG is used: Screenshots, exported logos and UI assets, and anything designed rather than photographed.

HEIC vs PNG

The two formats solve different problems, which is why converting between them involves trade-offs rather than a straight upgrade.

HEIC compared with PNG
Property	Source	Target
Compression	Lossy	Lossless
Transparency	Yes	Yes
Animation	Yes	No
Introduced	2015	1996
Browser support	Apple platforms. Poor support elsewhere — convert to share.	Universally supported.

HEIC is stronger at: About half the file size of JPEG at similar quality. Supports 16-bit colour, so gradients band less than in JPEG. Can store transparency, depth data and image sequences.
PNG is stronger at: Completely lossless — re-saving never degrades the image. Full alpha transparency, including soft edges and shadows. Sharp text and hard edges stay sharp.

Why convert HEIC to PNG?

People make this switch when they run into the limits of HEIC: you are sharing photos with Windows or Android users, uploading to a website, or emailing them. PNG is the better fit when the image has transparency, text, screenshots, logos, or you need an exact pixel-for-pixel copy.

HEIC limitations that prompt the switch: Poor support outside Apple platforms — Windows needs a paid codec, many web apps reject it. Encumbered by HEVC patent licensing, which is why adoption stalled. Older Android devices cannot open it at all.
What you give up: Much larger than JPEG or WebP for photographic content. No animation in practice (APNG exists but support is inconsistent).

Does converting HEIC to PNG reduce quality?

Going from HEIC to PNG moves already-compressed data into a format that stores it exactly. Nothing is lost from this point on, but nothing is recovered either — the detail HEIC discarded when the file was first created is gone permanently. Expect a noticeably larger file for identical visual quality.

HEIC is not an Apple-invented format. It is the MPEG HEIF standard; Apple simply shipped it first and at scale.

Converting a JPEG to PNG does not improve its quality. It freezes the image exactly as it already is, artefacts included, in a larger file.

About these formats

Source

High Efficiency Image Container

Apple's default photo format since iOS 11.

Extensions: .heic
MIME type: image/heic
Best for: iPhone photos · Storage efficiency
Compatibility: Apple platforms. Poor support elsewhere — convert to share.

Target

Portable Network Graphics

Lossless image format with full alpha transparency.

Extensions: .png
MIME type: image/png
Best for: Transparency · Graphics and logos · Screenshots
Compatibility: Universally supported.

Converting HEIC to PNG cannot restore detail that the original encoder already discarded. It preserves exactly what is there today — nothing more.

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