HEIF to PNG Converter

Convert HEIF/HEIC images from iPhone and iPad to PNG format for universal compatibility. PNG preserves transparency and delivers lossless quality. Need other formats? Try our HEIF to JPG converter for smaller files or HEIC to ICO for icons.

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HEIF HEIC Batch Upload
Max 25MB per file • Up to 15 files
Related Converters:
HEIF to JPG HEIF to WebP HEIC to ICO PNG to JPG Compress PNG PNG to WebP Image Resizer

How to Convert HEIF to PNG

  1. Upload your HEIF/HEIC images by dragging and dropping or clicking the upload area. Select up to 15 files at once from your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
  2. Choose compression level: Select maximum quality for perfect results, balanced for a good tradeoff, or maximum compression for smaller files.
  3. Optional resizing: Enable resize options to scale your images by percentage or specific dimensions during conversion.
  4. Convert and download: Click convert and download individual PNG files or all as a ZIP archive.
Pro tip: Use our HEIC Analyzer to check your image properties before converting. Need icons? Try HEIC to ICO for favicons and app icons.

HEIF vs PNG Comparison

HEIF/HEIC

High Efficiency Image Format used by Apple devices (iPhone, iPad, Mac). Offers excellent compression with high quality. Limited compatibility outside Apple ecosystem. Our HEIF to JPG converter is great for sharing photos.

PNG

Portable Network Graphics - universal lossless format supported everywhere. Perfect for graphics, screenshots, and images needing transparency. Larger files than HEIF but guaranteed compatibility. Consider PNG compression after converting.

When to Convert HEIF to PNG

Cross-Platform Sharing

Share iPhone photos with Windows and Android users who can't open HEIF files. PNG works everywhere.

Image Editing

Many image editors have limited HEIF support. Convert to PNG for full compatibility with cropping, resizing, and editing tools.

Transparency Preservation

When your HEIF images have transparent areas, PNG preserves them perfectly. For photos without transparency, JPG offers smaller files.

Web Publishing

Not all browsers support HEIF. Convert to PNG for guaranteed display. For better web performance, consider HEIF to WebP.

Frequently Asked Questions

HEIC is simply the file extension Apple uses for HEIF images. They're the same format - HEIF stands for High Efficiency Image Format, while HEIC means HEIF Image Container. Our converter handles both extensions identically. For more details, check our HEIC Analyzer.

Yes! PNG is a lossless format, meaning no quality is lost during conversion. The resulting PNG will be pixel-perfect. However, PNG files are typically larger than HEIF. If file size matters, try HEIF to JPG for photos or HEIF to WebP for web use.

HEIF uses modern compression that's more efficient than PNG's lossless compression. PNG files being larger is normal and expected. For smaller files, use maximum compression in settings, or convert to JPG or WebP instead. You can also compress your PNGs after converting.

PNG format has limited EXIF metadata support compared to HEIF/HEIC. Basic metadata like dimensions is preserved, but some camera-specific data may be lost. If preserving all metadata is crucial, consider HEIF to JPG conversion which maintains EXIF data better.

Yes, each file can be up to 25MB, and you can upload up to 15 files at once. This handles even high-resolution iPhone photos. For very large files, use the resize option to reduce dimensions first, or try our Image Resizer tool.

Files are temporarily stored only during conversion and are automatically deleted within 24 hours. We don't keep copies of your images or use them for any other purpose. Your privacy is important to us.

Yes! We offer several HEIF converters: HEIF to JPG for photos, HEIF to WebP for web optimization, and HEIC to ICO for icons. Check our HEIF Converters page for all options.