Convert iPhone HEIC photos to PNG online. View Apple photos on Windows easily.
iPhones switched to HEIC as the default photo format in iOS 11 to reduce storage usage. Converting to PNG gives you a lossless, universally-compatible file - useful for editing pipelines and archival copies, though the output will be noticeably larger than the source HEIC.
If your goal is simply to share or upload an iPhone photo, HEIC to JPG produces a much smaller file with the same universal compatibility. This browser-based converter runs client-side - your photos never leave your device, and neither does their metadata, since it isn't preserved in the PNG output either.
iPhones save photos as HEIC by default since iOS 11, which most non-Apple devices and older software can't open. This converts HEIC to PNG for editing pipelines, screenshots, and cases where a lossless file matters more than a small download - if you just need a compatible photo to share or upload, HEIC to JPG is usually the better fit.
Select HEIC/HEIF photos from your Apple device.
Decodes the HEIC format and converts it to standard PNG.
View your photo in a browser-compatible format.
Save the widely supported PNG file.
Convert a screenshot or graphic saved as HEIC to PNG for a design or editing tool.
Keep a lossless PNG master of an important photo instead of a compressed JPG.
For ordinary sharing or uploading, HEIC to JPG gives the same compatibility in a smaller file.
Use the Bulk Image Converter to convert a whole batch of iPhone photos to PNG at once.
Convert an iPhone image to PNG before importing it into Figma, Photoshop, or a similar tool.
Best For
Source File
Screenshot.HEIC - opaque background, no transparencyResult
Screenshot.png - same visual content, lossless, larger file sizeiPhone HEIC photos and screenshots don't contain an alpha channel, so there's no transparency to preserve - the PNG comes out fully opaque, matching the source. The tradeoff is file size: PNG's lossless compression produces a bigger file than the original HEIC.
Convert to PNG before opening a HEIC screenshot in an image editor that expects a standard, lossless format.
Convert a HEIC photo to PNG before importing it into Figma, Photoshop, or another design pipeline.
Convert an important HEIC photo to PNG when you want a lossless master copy rather than a compressed JPG.
Problem
Solution
For sharing, uploading, or emailing a typical iPhone photo, HEIC to JPG gives the same compatibility in a much smaller file. Use PNG when you specifically need a lossless copy.
Problem
Solution
PNG's lossless compression is inherently less space-efficient than HEIC's. A bigger output file is expected, not a bug - use the Image Compressor afterward if size matters.
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Solution
Only the first image inside the HEIC container is extracted. Extra frames from a Live Photo's motion effect, or the rest of a burst sequence, are not included in the PNG.
PNG is the right choice for editing and lossless archival. For sharing or uploading a normal photo, JPG gives the same compatibility in a smaller file.
For an entire export from your iPhone, the Bulk Image Converter processes many HEIC files at once instead of one at a time.
GPS and other EXIF data aren't preserved in the PNG - hold on to the source HEIC file if you'll need that information later.
PNG's lossless compression is less space-efficient than HEIC - expect the output file to be noticeably bigger.
Live Photos and burst-shot HEIC files can contain more than one image internally. This tool extracts only the first one.
EXIF data, including GPS location, camera model, and capture date, is not carried over from the HEIC to the PNG output.
Both make an iPhone photo universally compatible, but they differ on file size and what they're best suited for.
| HEIC to PNG | HEIC to JPG | |
|---|---|---|
| File size | Larger - lossless PNG | Smaller - exported at maximum JPG quality |
| Best for | Editing pipelines or when you specifically need a lossless copy | Sharing, uploading, and everyday photo compatibility |
| Metadata | Not preserved either way | Not preserved either way |
Which should you use?
Use PNG when you specifically need a lossless copy for editing or archival. For most iPhone photos you just need to open, share, or upload, JPG is the smaller, equally compatible default.
Most visitors converting HEIC to PNG actually want JPG for everyday sharing - the FAQ below covers when PNG is genuinely the better choice, plus what happens to transparency, Live Photos, and location data.
HEIC is Apple's proprietary photo format used by iPhones. PNG is a lossless format supported everywhere. Converting HEIC to PNG makes your iPhone photos compatible with Windows, Android, and all websites without needing special software.
HEIC files from iPhones do not have transparency, so the converted PNG will have a standard opaque background. The image quality and all photo details are preserved during conversion.
Yes. CoditTools runs the conversion entirely in your browser. Your iPhone photos are never sent to any server, keeping your images completely private.
Yes. Since this is a browser-based tool, it works on any device with a modern browser - Windows, Mac, Android, or iPhone. No software download or installation is required.
Yes. PNG is a lossless format and typically produces larger files than HEIC. However, the image quality is preserved completely, and PNG is compatible with far more applications and platforms than HEIC.
For most iPhone photos you just need to share or upload, HEIC to JPG is the better choice - it's a much smaller file with the same compatibility. Use PNG only when you specifically need a lossless copy, such as for editing or archival.
Only the first image inside the HEIC file is converted. Live Photos store extra frames for their motion effect, and burst shots store multiple images in one file - this tool extracts just the first one, not the rest.
No. The conversion decodes the HEIC into raw pixel data and re-encodes it, which does not carry over EXIF metadata such as GPS coordinates, camera model, or capture date. Keep the original HEIC file if you need that information.
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