What does HEIC to PNG Converter do?
Tubelexity decodes HEIC or HEIF photos and encodes their pixels as PNG directly in your browser. PNG output uses lossless encoding and preserves transparency when the source decoder exposes it. Keep original dimensions or choose a smaller width, compare file sizes, and download one result or an ordered ZIP batch.
How to use HEIC to PNG Converter
- 1Add one or more HEIC or HEIF images.
- 2Review the decoded previews, orientation, dimensions, and file sizes.
- 3Keep original dimensions or select a smaller output width.
- 4Convert locally and download PNG files individually or as a ZIP.
Supported inputs and outputs
Inputs
HEIC, HEIF
Outputs
PNG with decoded alpha when present
Practical uses
- Preparing iPhone photos for PNG workflows
- Retaining decoded transparency
- Creating losslessly encoded intermediate images
- Batch-converting HEIF artwork
Browser and media limitations
- PNG files can be significantly larger than HEIC or JPEG.
- PNG encoding cannot create detail absent from the HEIC source.
- EXIF and location metadata are not preserved by Canvas output.
- Uncommon HEIF variants and very large batches may fail in constrained browsers.
How local processing works
A route-lazy HEIC decoder and browser Canvas process these images locally. The decoder code downloads when this tool is opened, but the HEIC files and converted images are not sent to Tubelexity or an image conversion service.
Frequently asked questions
How do I convert HEIC to PNG?
Add the HEIC photos, optionally resize them, convert locally, and download the PNG files.
Is PNG better quality than JPG?
PNG avoids additional lossy output compression, but it does not improve the detail already stored in the source.
Does PNG preserve transparency?
Yes when transparency is present and exposed by the HEIC decoder.
Why is the PNG file larger?
PNG uses lossless pixel compression, while HEIC is designed for more compact image storage.