Convert HEIC and HEIF photos from your iPhone or iPad to PNG. Free, fast, and 100% private — your photos are converted right in your browser and never uploaded.
Upload HEIC Files
Select HEIC or HEIF photos to convert to PNG
Supported formats: HEIC, HEIF
Paste (Ctrl/⌘+V) or drop an image — or import from a URL
HEIC to PNG Features
• Turn iPhone HEIC photos into universally-supported images
• Full transparency support
• Lossless quality maintains original image quality
• Batch conversion of multiple files
When you need a pixel-perfect copy of an iPhone photo for graphic design, photo editing, or archiving, HEIC's lossy compression isn't the best starting point. Image Machine converts HEIC to PNG using lossless encoding entirely in your browser, giving you a crisp, editable file you can open in Photoshop, GIMP, or any design tool without ever uploading your photos.
How It Works
Choose a tool
Pick from 120+ tools to resize, convert, compress, or enhance your image.
Upload & edit
Drag and drop your image and adjust the settings. It stays on your device.
Download
Save your result instantly — no watermark, no sign-up required.
Why Image Machine?
Your files never leave your device
All processing runs locally in your browser. Your images are never uploaded to a server.
Completely free
Every tool is free, with no limits, no watermarks, and no hidden costs.
Lightning fast
No upload waiting — your images are processed instantly on your own device.
Professional quality
Pixel-perfect output with full control over format, size, and quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between converting HEIC to PNG versus HEIC to JPG?
PNG uses lossless compression, so every pixel in the output matches the source exactly — ideal for editing, compositing, or archiving. JPG is lossy and produces a smaller file, better suited for web sharing where file size matters more than pixel-perfect accuracy.
Does converting HEIC to PNG preserve all the detail from the original iPhone photo?
PNG is lossless, meaning no detail is discarded during compression. The output file will be larger than a JPG but contains every pixel from the source HEIC, making it the right format before retouching or placing the image in a design project.
Can I open a PNG converted from HEIC in Photoshop or Affinity Photo?
Yes. PNG is one of the most universally supported formats in professional creative software. Photoshop, Lightroom, Affinity Photo, GIMP, and virtually every other editor open PNG files without plugins, codecs, or any additional setup required.
How do I convert HEIC to PNG without downloading any software?
Open Image Machine in any modern browser, drop in your HEIC file, and download the converted PNG. Nothing is installed, no extension is needed, and no account is required. It works on Windows, Mac, Linux, and Chromebook alike.
Is PNG or JPG better for iPhone photos I plan to print?
PNG is preferable for print because it avoids the compression artifacts that JPG introduces. Converting your HEIC photo to PNG ensures the file delivered to your printer or print lab contains the maximum available detail from the original shot.