HEIC to PNG Converter

Is PNG better than JPG for photos?

For photos, JPG is usually better due to smaller file size. PNG is ideal when you need lossless quality, plan to edit the image, or need transparency support.

How do I convert HEIC to PNG without losing quality?

PNG uses lossless compression, so no quality is lost during conversion. The PNG file preserves every pixel exactly as the original HEIC, just in a different container format.

Why are my PNG files so large after conversion?

PNG uses lossless compression, which produces larger files than lossy formats. A 3MB HEIC photo may become 8-15MB as PNG. For smaller files, use JPG or WebP instead.

Does PNG support transparency from HEIC?

Yes. PNG preserves alpha transparency if the source HEIC contains it. However, most iPhone photos do not have transparency - they are opaque photographs.

When should I use PNG instead of JPG?

Use PNG when you need: perfect quality with no compression artifacts, transparency support, or a lossless starting point for image editing. Use JPG for sharing and web.

Can I edit PNG files without losing quality?

Yes. PNG is lossless, so you can open, edit, and save PNG files multiple times without quality degradation. This makes PNG ideal for work-in-progress images.

How do I open HEIC files in Photoshop?

Convert HEIC to PNG first for lossless editing. Older Photoshop versions cannot open HEIC directly. PNG preserves full quality for professional editing workflows.

What is the difference between PNG-8 and PNG-24?

PNG-8 uses 256 colors (smaller files), PNG-24 uses millions of colors (larger files, full quality). HEIC to PNG conversion produces PNG-24 to preserve photo quality.