How do I convert HEIF to PNG?

Add your HEIF 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 HEIF file. Note that it cannot recover detail that was already discarded when the HEIF 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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HEIF to PNG Converter

Turn HEIF files into PNG in a couple of clicks. The container standard HEIC is built on. 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

HEIF files (.heif, .hif) · up to 120 MB each

or paste files from your clipboard

Ready when you are

Drop a HEIF 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 HEIF 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.

HEIF and PNG explained

HEIF is the underlying container standard that HEIC is a specific profile of. The distinction matters mainly to developers: HEIF describes the box structure, while HEIC specifies HEVC-compressed contents inside it.

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 HEIF files come from: Newer cameras and some Android devices, alongside Apple's HEIC.
Where PNG is used: Screenshots, exported logos and UI assets, and anything designed rather than photographed.

HEIF vs PNG

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

HEIF compared with PNG
Property	Source	Target
Compression	Lossy	Lossless
Transparency	Yes	Yes
Animation	Yes	No
Introduced	2015	1996
Browser support	Limited outside Apple and newer Android.	Universally supported.

HEIF is stronger at: Efficient modern compression. Flexible container that can hold image sequences and metadata.
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 HEIF to PNG?

People make this switch when they run into the limits of HEIF: you need to share the file with anyone. PNG is the better fit when the image has transparency, text, screenshots, logos, or you need an exact pixel-for-pixel copy.

HEIF limitations that prompt the switch: Support outside Apple and recent Android is limited. Confusing overlap with HEIC in practice.
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 HEIF to PNG reduce quality?

Going from HEIF 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 HEIF discarded when the file was first created is gone permanently. Expect a noticeably larger file for identical visual quality.

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.