HEIC to PNG

Choose PNG when you need lossless quality—for editing, graphic design, or archival. PNG files are larger than JPG but preserve every pixel exactly. Use JPG for sharing, web, and general use where smaller file size is preferred.

Yes, PNG files are typically larger than HEIC because PNG uses lossless compression while HEIC uses efficient lossy compression. A 3MB HEIC photo might become a 10-15MB PNG file. This is normal—the trade-off is guaranteed quality preservation.

PNG supports up to 48-bit color depth (16 bits per channel), which exceeds typical HEIC photos. Your converted PNG will preserve the full color range of the original HEIC file without any color information loss.

Yes, PNG is universally supported by all image editing software including Photoshop, GIMP, Paint.NET, and online editors. HEIC support in editing software is still limited, making PNG a better choice for editing workflows.

Yes, you can convert PNG back to other formats, but not to HEIC (which requires specific encoding). Since PNG is lossless, your image maintains full quality for future conversions to any format.

Conversion typically takes 2-5 seconds per photo, depending on image resolution. High-resolution photos from newer iPhones (12MP+) may take slightly longer due to larger file sizes.