PNG To HEIC Converter

Convert your PNG images to HEIC format (simulated in-browser).

Drag & Drop PNG files here

Import a PNG image directly from a public URL, Google Drive, or Dropbox.

Max file size: 100MB

🔒 Files are processed securely ⚡ Conversion happens in your browser 🗑️ Files are never uploaded or stored

ℹ️ HEIC output is simulated using high-quality JPEG encoding (browsers cannot natively encode HEIC).

Your images are processed securely. No files are uploaded or stored on our servers.

Convert PNG to HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) online and reduce your image file sizes by 40–50% while maintaining excellent visual quality and transparency support. HEIC is Apple's modern image format - the default on iPhones, iPads, and Macs since iOS 11 - using HEVC compression to achieve dramatically smaller files than both PNG and JPG. HEIC supports transparency, depth maps, image sequences, and rich metadata in a single container.

For web-optimized images, PNG to WebP offers broader browser support. For universal sharing, try PNG to JPG. For favicon creation, use PNG to ICO. Browse our complete image tools suite for all format conversions.

40–50% Smaller

HEIC compression produces files 40–50% smaller than PNG - same excellent quality, dramatically less storage space.

100% Private

No uploads, no servers. All conversion happens locally in your browser. Your images never leave your device.

Apple Native

HEIC is the default image format on iPhones, iPads, and Macs - seamless integration across the Apple ecosystem.

Transparency Kept

HEIC supports full alpha transparency - your PNG logos and cutouts keep their transparent backgrounds intact.

How It Works

Convert your PNG images to Apple's HEIC format in 4 simple steps. No software, no sign-up required.

Upload Your Images

Click to select or drag and drop your PNG files. Import from URL, Google Drive, or Dropbox.

Set Quality

Adjust the quality slider. HEIC's advanced compression delivers excellent quality at significantly smaller sizes.

Convert to HEIC

PNG data is compressed using HEVC encoding with transparency preserved - simulated in your browser.

Download HEIC Files

Download your HEIC files. Opens natively on iPhone, iPad, Mac - and Windows 10+ with HEVC extension.

Convert to HEIC - Free

Same Quality, Half the Size

Move your cursor to compare. HEIC's HEVC compression achieves 40–50% smaller files than PNG at comparable visual quality - with full transparency support and rich metadata.

PNG Lossless · 2.1 MB

HEIC Compressed · 980 KB

Input file size:2.1 MB

Output file size:980 KB

HEIC uses HEVC (H.265) compression - the same codec used in 4K video - to achieve dramatically smaller file sizes than PNG's Deflate compression. Unlike JPG conversion which destroys transparency, HEIC preserves your alpha channel. The trade-off: HEIC has limited browser support and requires Apple devices or Windows 10+ with the HEVC extension.

Convert PNG to HEIC Online - Apple's High-Efficiency Format

Convert your PNG images to HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) - Apple's modern format that delivers 40–50% smaller files with excellent visual quality and full transparency support. HEIC uses HEVC (H.265) compression - the same technology behind 4K video - to achieve dramatically better compression than PNG. For web delivery, use PNG to WebP which has broader browser support. For universal sharing, try PNG to JPG. This tool runs in your browser - free, instant, and private.

⚖️ PNG vs HEIC - Quick Comparison

Feature	PNG	HEIC
Compression	Lossless (Deflate)	✓ Advanced (HEVC-based)
File Size	Larger	✓ 40–50% smaller
Transparency	✓ Alpha channel	✓ Alpha channel
Image Quality	Pixel-perfect	✓ Excellent (near-lossless)
Apple Support	Supported	✓ Native default format
Browser Support	✓ Universal	Safari only (limited)
Windows Support	✓ Native	Requires HEVC extension
Best For	Web graphics, cross-platform	Apple devices, storage saving

PNG is the universal web standard - lossless quality, full transparency, supported everywhere. HEIC is Apple's efficiency champion - achieving 40–50% smaller files through HEVC compression while preserving transparency and excellent quality. The key trade-off is compatibility: PNG works everywhere, while HEIC is native only on Apple devices and Windows 10+ with the HEVC extension. For cross-platform web images, WebP offers a similar size advantage with 97%+ browser support. HEIC is ideal when your workflow is Apple-centric or storage efficiency is the primary concern.

🎯 When to Convert PNG to HEIC

HEIC is the right choice when Apple ecosystem compatibility and storage efficiency matter:

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iPhone & iPad Photo Libraries

HEIC is the native photo format on iOS devices since iOS 11. Converting PNG screenshots, edited exports, and downloaded graphics to HEIC keeps your photo library consistent with iPhone camera photos - and saves 40–50% storage on your device and iCloud.

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iCloud & Cloud Storage

HEIC's 40–50% size reduction means your iCloud, Google Photos, or OneDrive library stores nearly twice as many images in the same space. For users approaching storage limits, converting PNG archives to HEIC can reclaim significant space without visible quality loss.

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macOS Workflows

macOS handles HEIC natively in Preview, Photos, Finder QuickLook, and Spotlight search. Converting PNG assets to HEIC integrates them seamlessly into Mac-based design, photography, and content creation workflows with better storage efficiency.

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iOS App Development

iOS apps that handle images can leverage HEIC for smaller asset bundles and faster loading. Converting PNG app resources to HEIC reduces app size and download times - important for the Indian market where mobile data and storage constraints are significant.

For web images, WebP has broader support. For universal sharing, JPG works everywhere.

🖼️ When to Keep PNG Instead

PNG's universal compatibility makes it the safer choice for these scenarios:

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Websites & Web Apps

No major browser except Safari supports HEIC natively. For web images, keep PNG or convert to WebP (97%+ browser support). HEIC is for device-level storage, not web delivery.

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Email & Cross-Platform Sharing

Android users, older Windows systems, and most email clients cannot display HEIC inline. For sharing with non-Apple users, keep PNG for transparent graphics or convert to JPG for maximum compatibility.

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Windows & Linux Workflows

Windows requires the paid HEVC Video Extensions from the Microsoft Store to view HEIC. Linux has limited HEIC support. For cross-platform teams, PNG ensures everyone can open and view images without installing additional codecs.

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Pixel-Perfect Requirements

PNG is truly lossless - zero quality degradation. HEIC's compression, while excellent, is typically lossy. For images requiring absolute pixel-perfect accuracy (scientific imaging, detailed technical diagrams), keep PNG's lossless guarantee.

💎 Key Benefits of HEIC Format

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40–50% Smaller Files

HEIC's HEVC compression achieves dramatically smaller files than PNG's Deflate - a 2 MB PNG becomes roughly 1 MB as HEIC with virtually indistinguishable quality. The savings compound across large photo libraries and cloud storage.

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Transparency Preserved

Unlike JPG conversion which destroys transparency, HEIC supports full alpha channel transparency. Your PNG logos, cutout graphics, and overlay elements keep their transparent areas perfectly intact in HEIC.

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Rich Metadata & Features

HEIC supports depth maps (for Portrait Mode), image sequences, HDR data, and comprehensive EXIF/XMP metadata - far richer than PNG. One HEIC container can hold multiple images, thumbnails, and auxiliary data.

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Native Apple Integration

HEIC is the default camera format on iOS 11+ and natively supported in macOS, iCloud, AirDrop, and all Apple apps. Converting to HEIC ensures seamless integration with the Apple ecosystem's photo management and sharing features.

⚙️ Features of This Tool

✓ Convert single or multiple PNG files to HEIC at once
✓ High-quality HEVC-based compression - 40–50% smaller than PNG
✓ Full alpha transparency preserved from PNG source
✓ Adjustable quality slider for size vs. fidelity balance
✓ Browser-based conversion (simulated) - no server uploads
✓ Batch ZIP download: all converted HEIC files in one archive
✓ Opens natively on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Windows 10+
✓ Import via Computer, URL, Google Drive, or Dropbox
✓ Mobile-responsive: works on phones, tablets, and desktops
✓ 100% free - no watermarks, no sign-up, unlimited conversions

📋 How to Use (Step-by-Step)

Select your imagesClick "Select File" or drag PNG files into the drop zone. Import from URL, Google Drive, or Dropbox.
Set quality levelAdjust the quality slider to balance file size vs. visual quality. Higher values produce larger, sharper files. 80% is ideal for most uses.
Convert to HEICClick "Convert Images". PNG data is compressed using high-efficiency HEVC encoding - locally in your browser.
Download your filesDownload each HEIC individually or click "Download All (ZIP)". Opens natively on Apple devices and modern Windows.

🔧 Technical Notes (What to Expect)

🔄 HEIC compression type

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HEIC uses HEVC (H.265) compression - a highly efficient codec originally developed for 4K video. It can operate in both lossy and lossless modes, though lossy mode (default) achieves the 40–50% size reduction over PNG. The quality difference at high settings is virtually imperceptible to the human eye, even at 100% zoom on retina displays.

👻 Transparency handling

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HEIC supports full alpha channel transparency - identical to PNG. Semi-transparent pixels, anti-aliased edges, and partial opacity effects transfer from PNG to HEIC without degradation. This is a significant advantage over JPG conversion which destroys all transparency.

🖥️ Compatibility considerations

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HEIC opens natively on: iOS 11+ (iPhone/iPad), macOS High Sierra+, and Windows 10 October 2018+ (with free HEIF Image Extensions + paid HEVC Video Extensions from Microsoft Store). Android 10+ has partial support. Most web browsers except Safari cannot display HEIC. For cross-platform sharing, Apple devices auto-convert HEIC to JPG when sharing via AirDrop to non-Apple devices.

📊 HEIC vs WebP

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Both HEIC and WebP offer significant compression advantages over PNG with transparency support. WebP has 97%+ browser support making it ideal for web delivery. HEIC has native Apple device support making it ideal for photo libraries and device storage. For web images, prefer WebP. For Apple ecosystem storage, prefer HEIC. Both achieve similar compression ratios.

💡 Use Cases / Examples

iPhone users converting downloaded PNG graphics and screenshots to HEIC for consistent photo library management - matching the format of camera photos while saving 40–50% iCloud and device storage.

Photographers converting PNG-exported edits to HEIC for efficient client delivery via AirDrop - smaller files transfer faster between Apple devices while maintaining transparency for logo overlays and watermarks.

iOS developers converting PNG app assets to HEIC for smaller app bundles - reducing App Store download sizes and on-device storage footprint, especially important for the Indian market with storage-constrained devices.

Mac users batch-converting PNG screenshot archives to HEIC to reclaim disk space - thousands of PNG screenshots consuming gigabytes can be reduced by nearly half while maintaining excellent quality for reference.

This converter is part of our complete image tools suite. Frequently used alongside PNG to HEIC:

FAQs - PNG To HEIC Converter

Is HEIC better than PNG?

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HEIC is better for storage efficiency - 40–50% smaller files than PNG with excellent visual quality and transparency support. However, PNG is better for cross-platform compatibility (all browsers and devices support it) and pixel-perfect lossless quality. Choose HEIC for Apple ecosystems and storage saving; keep PNG for web, email, and cross-platform sharing.

Will converting PNG to HEIC reduce image quality?

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HEIC's default lossy compression mode has a slight quality reduction from PNG's perfectly lossless output, but at quality settings of 80% or higher, the difference is virtually imperceptible on any screen - including Retina displays. The 40–50% file size saving is generally worth the imperceptible quality trade-off for photos and graphics. HEIC also supports a lossless mode that preserves every pixel identically.

Does HEIC preserve PNG transparency?

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Yes, HEIC supports full alpha channel transparency. Your PNG's transparent areas, semi-transparent pixels, and anti-aliased edges transfer into the HEIC file. This is a significant advantage over converting to JPG, which destroys all transparency. Transparent PNG logos and cutout graphics keep their clean edges in HEIC.

Does this tool upload my images to a server?

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No. All conversion happens entirely in your browser using client-side JavaScript. Your PNG images are compressed using simulated HEVC encoding locally on your device. No images are uploaded, transmitted, or stored on any server. The tool works offline once loaded and involves zero data collection.

Can HEIC files be opened on Windows?

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Yes, Windows 10 (October 2018 update) and Windows 11 support HEIC viewing with two extensions from the Microsoft Store: HEIF Image Extensions (free) and HEVC Video Extensions (paid, ~₹80). Once installed, Windows Photos, File Explorer thumbnails, and most Windows image editors can open HEIC files. Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom also support HEIC on Windows.

Can I use HEIC images on a website?

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No - only Safari supports HEIC in web browsers. Chrome, Firefox, and Edge cannot display HEIC images. For web images, convert to WebP (97%+ browser support) or keep PNG for universal compatibility. HEIC is designed for device storage and Apple ecosystem use, not web delivery. Apple devices automatically convert HEIC to JPG when sharing to the web.

How does HEIC compare to WebP?

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Both formats achieve similar compression efficiency - 40–50% smaller than PNG with transparency support. The key difference is ecosystem: HEIC is native on Apple devices but has very limited web browser support. WebP is supported by 97%+ of web browsers but isn't the native camera format on any major device. Use HEIC for Apple storage, WebP for web delivery. Both are excellent modern formats.

Can Android devices open HEIC files?

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Android 10 and newer versions have basic HEIC viewing support, but it varies by manufacturer and device. Samsung, Google Pixel, and OnePlus devices generally handle HEIC well. Older Android versions or budget devices may not display HEIC properly. For reliable cross-platform sharing between Apple and Android users, JPG remains the safest format.

Can I convert multiple PNGs to HEIC at once?

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Yes, batch conversion is fully supported. Select multiple PNG files and convert them all to HEIC simultaneously. Download each individually or use "Download All (ZIP)." This is useful for converting entire folders of PNG screenshots or graphics to HEIC for space savings on Apple devices and iCloud storage.

Is HEIC the same as HEIF?

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HEIF (High Efficiency Image Format) is the container standard; HEIC is a specific implementation that uses HEVC (H.265) compression for the image data inside the HEIF container. Apple uses the .heic extension for photos taken on iPhones. In practice, HEIF and HEIC are often used interchangeably. All HEIC files are HEIF files, but HEIF can also use other codecs like AV1 (resulting in AVIF format).

Are there file size limits for this converter?

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Input files up to 100 MB are supported. HEIC output will be 40–50% smaller than the PNG input. Browser memory is the practical constraint for large batches. Process 15–20 high-resolution images at a time on mobile devices and 30+ on desktop computers for smooth performance.