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Modern Photo to PNG

HEIC to PNG Converter

Convert HEIC and HEIF photos into widely supported PNG images, preview the converted result, and download a validated PNG file.

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Create a high-quality PNG image

PNG is supported by browsers, editing software, CMS platforms, documents, presentations, and design workflows.

Professional HEIC to PNG Converter

Upload a genuine HEIC or HEIF image and convert it into a validated PNG through secure API processing.

Add your CloudConvert API key near the top of this PHP file before converting.

Upload HEIC

Click or drop HEIC here Supports .heic and .heif files up to 50 MB.
The image is temporarily sent to CloudConvert. Local uploaded and converted files are automatically removed after 24 hours.

PNG Output

Ready to Convert

Upload a HEIC image and click convert to create a PNG file.

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Reliable HEIC decoding requires libheif support, which most shared hosts do not include. This version uses CloudConvert and does not require PHP exec(), ImageMagick, GD HEIC support, Composer, database, LibreOffice, or FFmpeg.

Why Convert HEIC to PNG?

Change a compact HEIC photo into a widely supported PNG image for websites, editing, presentations, documents, and cross-platform sharing.

HEIC Signature Validation

The tool checks the ISO media container and HEIC-compatible brand before accepting the uploaded image.

Lossless PNG Output

PNG uses lossless compression, making it suitable for editing, screenshots, graphics, and image processing.

Instant Image Preview

Review the converted PNG directly in the browser before downloading it.

What Is HEIC to PNG Conversion?

HEIC is a High Efficiency Image Container format commonly used by Apple devices. It can store high-quality photos in smaller files than traditional image formats.

PNG is a lossless image format supported by browsers, design applications, content management systems, office software, and most operating systems. Converting HEIC to PNG improves compatibility but may increase file size.

Image Property HEIC PNG Output
Compression High-efficiency compression Lossless PNG compression
Browser compatibility Limited in some environments Widely supported
Transparency Depends on source image Supported by PNG format
Typical file size Usually smaller Often larger

How It Works

Convert HEIC to PNG in three straightforward steps.

1. Upload HEIC

Select a genuine HEIC or HEIF image or drag and drop it into the upload area.

2. Convert Securely

The image is uploaded to CloudConvert and converted into PNG format.

3. Preview and Download

The returned PNG signature is validated before the preview and download button appear.

HEIC to PNG Converter FAQs

Common questions about HEIC compatibility, PNG quality, transparency, metadata, and server requirements.

It converts a HEIC or HEIF image into a widely supported PNG image file.
Yes. The tool checks the standard eight-byte PNG signature before showing the download button.
PNG uses lossless compression, so the converted PNG does not add JPEG-style compression artifacts. The visible result still depends on the quality of the original HEIC image.
Often yes. HEIC is designed for efficient storage, while PNG uses lossless compression and may create a significantly larger file.
Yes. PNG supports alpha transparency. Whether transparent areas appear depends on the source image and conversion engine.
Image pixels and dimensions are the main conversion targets. Camera, GPS, depth, burst, and other HEIC-specific metadata may not be retained in the PNG output.
No. This shared-hosting version uses the CloudConvert API and does not require ImageMagick, libheif, PHP exec(), Composer, or FFmpeg on your server.
Uploaded HEIC files and converted PNG files are automatically removed locally after 24 hours.