Image Studio

HEIC to PNG Converter

Convert Apple iPhone HEIC/HEIF photos to lossless PNG format 100% locally in your browser. Fast batch conversion with zero file uploads.

100% Private · Runs locally in your browser 0 KB Uploaded
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Selected in Browser Memory

When you select or drop a file, your browser creates a temporary local Blob / ArrayBuffer pointer directly in your device's RAM.

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Processed Client-Side

Our client-side engine (HTML5 Canvas & Client JavaScript) processes the data directly using your computer or phone's CPU.

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Saved Directly to Your Downloads

The resulting output is downloaded immediately to your device. When you close or refresh the tab, memory is cleared automatically.

Verify It Yourself

Open your browser's Developer Tools (F12 or Ctrl+Shift+I), switch to the Network tab, and convert any file. You will see zero network POST requests carrying file data.

Target Output: PNG (Lossless)
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Drag & Drop HEIC / HEIF photos here

or click to select files from your iPhone or Mac

Converting HEIC Photos to Lossless PNG Format

High Efficiency Image Format (HEIC) is Apple's standard photo container for iPhone camera shots. When editing photos in web applications or uploading to non-Apple software, converting HEIC to PNG ensures maximum quality retention without lossy compression artifacts.

Browser-Based HEIC Decoding

FreeFileTool decodes HEIC image streams locally inside your browser session using WebGL/Canvas rendering. Your photos are never transferred across the network to external servers, protecting your personal media.

Limitations & Usage Guidance

  • Batch Sizes: For high-resolution 48MP ProRAW iPhone photos, we recommend converting up to 15 images at a time to prevent browser memory exhaustion.
  • Live Photos: The primary high-resolution static photo frame will be extracted and converted to PNG.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why convert HEIC photos to PNG format?

PNG is a lossless image format supported by every browser, graphics editor, and operating system. Converting iPhone HEIC photos to PNG preserves full image clarity and transparency.

Are my HEIC files uploaded to any external server?

No. FreeFileTool converts HEIC files to PNG locally in your browser memory. Your files are processed strictly on your device and are never uploaded.

Is the HEIC library loaded automatically?

To ensure fast initial page load times, the HEIC decoder library is lazy-loaded into your browser memory only when you select a HEIC file for conversion.