Convert HEIC to PNG
Turn iPhone HEIC photos into lossless PNGs — ideal for editing, graphics, and screenshots. Batch and entirely on your own PC.
TL;DR
Install the free HEIC Converter trial, add your .heic photos, choose PNG, and convert. PNG is lossless, so you get maximum quality with support for transparency — perfect for editing and graphics work. Nothing is uploaded.
How to convert HEIC to PNG — step by step
Install HEIC Converter (free trial)
Get it from the Microsoft Store or the offline installer for Windows 10/11. The trial converts up to 15 photos with all features.
Add your HEIC files or a folder
Drag in .heic and .heif files, or point the app at a folder tree — it finds every image recursively.
Choose PNG as the output format
Select PNG for lossless output. Need JPGs too for smaller files? Add JPG to the same run and get both.
Convert and use your PNGs
Click Convert — photos process locally in parallel. Open the PNGs in any editor or app with full, lossless quality.
Why convert HEIC to PNG instead of JPG?
PNG is lossless: it preserves every pixel exactly, with no compression artifacts. If you plan to edit, crop, annotate, or layer the image in Photoshop, GIMP, or a design tool, PNG is the safer choice than JPG, which degrades a little each time it’s re-saved.
PNG also supports transparency and renders text and sharp edges crisply, which makes it the right format for screenshots, diagrams, logos, and any image headed into graphic design work rather than a photo album.
Private, unlike online HEIC converters
A "free online HEIC to PNG converter" means uploading your photos to someone else's server — and many of those sites' terms let them store your images or use them to train AI. HEIC Converter runs entirely on your Windows PC: your photos are converted locally and never leave your machine. It also handles hundreds of files in one batch, which no upload-one-file-at-a-time website can match.
The free trial converts up to 15 photos with every feature enabled — for most people that's the whole job. Larger libraries are covered by a one-time $19.95 lifetime license. No subscription, no watermarks, no uploads.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free way to convert HEIC to PNG?
Yes. The free trial of HEIC Converter converts up to 15 files with full features — no signup and no watermarks. For unlimited conversions, a lifetime license is a one-time $19.95 (no subscription).
Is this an online converter? Are my photos uploaded or used for AI training?
No. HEIC Converter is a Windows desktop app — every conversion runs 100% locally on your PC. Your photos are never uploaded, stored, or used to train AI, unlike many "free" online converters whose terms allow exactly that.
Can I convert an entire folder of HEIC photos to PNG at once?
Yes. Drag in a folder (HEIC Converter scans subfolders recursively), choose PNG, and it batch-converts everything — hundreds of photos in seconds, processed in parallel.
Does it support HEIF files too, not just HEIC?
Yes. HEIC and HEIF are the same underlying format and share the .heic and .heif extensions. HEIC Converter opens and converts both.
Is PNG better than JPG for HEIC photos?
It depends on the use. PNG is lossless and supports transparency — best for editing, graphics, and screenshots. JPG makes much smaller files and is better for sharing photo albums or uploading to the web. HEIC Converter outputs both.
Are PNG files larger than the original HEIC?
Usually yes — HEIC is a highly compressed format, so a lossless PNG will be bigger. If file size matters more than perfect fidelity, convert to JPG or WebP instead.
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Ready to convert your HEIC photos to PNG?
Free trial converts 15 photos to lossless PNG — full features, nothing uploaded.
Free trial
Full app features - up to 15 files
Windows 10 or 11
Same free trial whether you use the Microsoft Store or the offline MSI - pick the option that fits your PC or IT policy.
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