Convert HEIC to Lossless PNG Format
Patent-encumbered (HEVC/H.265 licensing) and requires special codecs on Windows and older Android devices. Converting to PNG gives you a key advantage: lossless compression with full alpha-channel transparency — every pixel is preserved exactly. PNG is best for screenshots, logos, ui elements, and any image requiring transparency or pixel-perfect accuracy.
Why Convert HEIC to PNG?
Patent-encumbered (HEVC/H.265 licensing) and requires special codecs on Windows and older Android devices — converting to PNG overcomes this by providing lossless compression with full alpha-channel transparency — every pixel is preserved exactly
PNG is the right choice when you need to: exporting app and website screenshots with crisp text and interface elements
Gain broader compatibility — PNG works with Universal — all browsers, image editors, operating systems, and web platforms
Prevent further quality degradation — once converted to PNG, no additional data is lost on re-saves
HEIC vs PNG — Format Comparison
High Efficiency Image Container (.heic)
Portable Network Graphics (.png)
How to Convert HEIC to PNG
Upload your HEIC file
Drag your .heic file onto the upload area or click to browse. We accept HEIC files up to 50 MB.
Choose PNG as output format
Select .png (Portable Network Graphics) from the format list. PNG uses lossless compression, so your output quality matches the source.
Convert and download
Click Convert and wait for processing. Your PNG file will be ready to download in seconds. The result is optimized for screenshots, logos, ui elements, and any image requiring transparency or pixel-perfect accuracy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will converting HEIC to PNG improve my file's quality?
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No — converting a lossy HEIC to lossless PNG preserves exactly what you have, but cannot restore data already discarded by HEIC compression. The benefit is that no further quality is lost on subsequent edits and re-saves.
How large will my PNG file be compared to the original HEIC?
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HEIC files are typically 1 MB – 8 MB, while PNG files are typically 10 KB – 25 MB. The actual size depends on content complexity and any quality settings you choose.
What software can open the converted PNG file?
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PNG is compatible with: Universal — all browsers, image editors, operating systems, and web platforms.
What is the maximum file size I can convert?
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PureConverter accepts HEIC files up to 50 MB. Your files are processed securely and deleted from our servers after conversion.
What's the difference between HEIC and PNG?
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HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is best for storing iphone and ipad photos at half the file size of jpeg with no visible quality loss. PNG (Portable Network Graphics) is best for screenshots, logos, ui elements, and any image requiring transparency or pixel-perfect accuracy. Key tradeoff: HEIC's advantage is roughly 50% smaller than jpeg at the same quality, with support for 10-bit hdr, depth maps, and burst sequences, while PNG's advantage is lossless compression with full alpha-channel transparency — every pixel is preserved exactly.
Pro Tips for HEIC to PNG Conversion
PNG preserves full quality, so your output file will be as good as the HEIC source — no need to worry about compression artifacts
If your HEIC file has transparency, make sure PNG supports it — PNG supports transparency
PNG works especially well for: saving digital art and illustrations where every pixel must be preserved
Did you know? PNG was created in 1995 specifically to replace GIF after Unisys began enforcing its LZW patent — the name originally stood for "PNG's Not GIF."
Ready to Convert?
Upload your HEIC file above and get your PNG in seconds. Free, fast, and secure.