Convert PNG to HEIC

PNG to HEIC converter that runs entirely in your browser. 100% free, no signup, no upload — your files never leave your device. One-click batch conversion.

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About formats

PNG

PNG (Portable Network Graphics) is a lossless raster image format that supports alpha-channel transparency. PNG is the standard choice for web graphics, logos, and UI elements where sharp edges and transparency matter, and it produces no loss in quality across saves.

Developer: PNG Development Group (W3C)
Initial release: 1996
Compression: Lossless
Color depth: up to 16-bit per channel
Transparency: Yes
Animation: Yes

Best for

Web graphics and logos
UI elements with transparency
Screenshots and diagrams
Sharp-edged graphics with text
Lossless image preservation

Pros

+Lossless compression with no quality loss
+Alpha-channel transparency support
+Up to 16-bit per channel color
+Open W3C standard

Cons

−Larger files than JPG for photos
−Not ideal for complex photographs
−No EXIF metadata by default in some tools
−Animations limited to APNG

HEIC

HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is Apple's implementation of the HEIF standard, using the HEVC codec. It stores images at roughly half the file size of JPEG at comparable quality. HEIC is the default photo format on iOS 11+ and macOS High Sierra+, and supports multiple images and depth data within a single file.

Developer: Apple / MPEG
Initial release: 2017
Compression: Lossy
Color depth: up to 16-bit HDR
Transparency: Yes
Animation: Yes

Best for

Saving iPhone photos
High-quality mobile photography
Reducing photo storage on iOS
HDR image capture
Efficient photo archival on Apple devices

Pros

+Roughly half the size of JPEG at comparable quality
+Supports transparency and animation
+Stores multiple images and depth data
+Default iOS photo format

Cons

−Limited support on older Windows and non-Apple platforms
−Requires newer software to decode
−Less universally supported than JPG
−No universal web browser support historically

How to convert PNG to HEIC

1
Select PNG files from your computer, Google Drive, Dropbox, a URL, or by dragging them onto the page.
2
Choose heic — or any other format you need as a result (more than 200 formats supported).
3
Let the file convert, then download your heic file right away.

PNG vs HEIC

Property	PNG	HEIC
Compression	Lossless	Lossy
Transparency	Yes	Yes
Animation	Yes	Yes
Color depth	up to 16-bit per channel	up to 16-bit HDR
Open format	Yes	No

When to use PNG vs HEIC

PNG

Web graphics and logos
UI elements with transparency
Screenshots and diagrams
Sharp-edged graphics with text
Lossless image preservation

HEIC

Saving iPhone photos
High-quality mobile photography
Reducing photo storage on iOS
HDR image capture
Efficient photo archival on Apple devices

Use cases for PNG → HEIC

Web graphics and logos
UI elements with transparency
Screenshots and diagrams
Sharp-edged graphics with text
Lossless image preservation
Saving iPhone photos
High-quality mobile photography
Reducing photo storage on iOS
HDR image capture
Efficient photo archival on Apple devices

Frequently Asked Questions

Is converting PNG to HEIC free?

Yes. This PNG → HEIC converter runs entirely in your browser and is completely free — no account, no credits, no watermark.

Which devices and platforms can I use to convert PNG to HEIC?

Any modern device with a current web browser: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iPhone and iPad. There is nothing to install — the conversion happens locally.

Are my PNG files uploaded to a server?

No. Files never leave your device. The entire PNG → HEIC conversion runs locally in your browser, so your data stays private.

Can I convert multiple PNG files at once?

Yes — batch conversion is supported. Add as many PNG files as you like and convert them to HEIC in one pass, then download the results together.

What is the maximum file size?

There is no fixed server-side limit because the conversion happens in your browser. Practical limits depend on the available memory and CPU of your device.

Will I lose quality converting PNG to HEIC?

Yes — HEIC uses lossy compression, so the converted file will discard some information from your lossless PNG. Choose a high quality setting to minimise the visible loss.

Will transparency be preserved when converting PNG to HEIC?

Yes. Both PNG and HEIC support alpha-channel transparency, so transparent areas of your file are kept unchanged in the HEIC output.

Will the converted HEIC file be smaller than the PNG?

Usually yes. Converting from a lossless or uncompressed format to a lossy one dramatically reduces file size. Typical savings range from 50% to 90%, depending on the quality setting you choose.

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