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Convert PNG to HEIC

This PNG to HEIC converter lets you easily convert one or more images online. Upload images, fine-tune settings like quality and background color, and convert them to HEIC instantly — all using a fast and interactive interface. No installation or signup required.


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Converted Files

Disclaimer:Please be aware that due to limited server storage, converted files will be automatically purged over time for optimal server performance.

Conversion Settings

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Higher quality gives a better-looking image but makes a larger file. Lower quality reduces size but may cause visible compression.
Higher quality gives a better-looking image but makes a larger file. Lower quality reduces size but may cause visible compression.
hevc
Standard provides smaller file size with some compression; Lossless preserves all details but creates larger files.
Standard provides smaller file size with some compression; Lossless preserves all details but creates larger files.
Fill Transparent Areas
No
HEIC can store transparency. Enable only if you want to replace transparent areas with a solid background.
HEIC can store transparency. Enable only if you want to replace transparent areas with a solid background.
#FFFFFF
Used to fill transparent pixels if 'Fill Transparent Areas' is enabled.
Used to fill transparent pixels if 'Fill Transparent Areas' is enabled.
px
Resize the image to a specific width in pixels. Leave blank to keep original width.
Resize the image to a specific width in pixels. Leave blank to keep original width.
px
Resize the image to a specific height in pixels. Leave blank to keep original height.
Resize the image to a specific height in pixels. Leave blank to keep original height.
cover
Determines how the image should fit the new dimensions.
Determines how the image should fit the new dimensions.
centre
Which part of the image to keep if cropping is needed.
Which part of the image to keep if cropping is needed.
Prevent Enlarging Small Images
Yes
Avoids stretching small images to a bigger size, which can reduce sharpness.
Avoids stretching small images to a bigger size, which can reduce sharpness.
Fix Orientation
Yes
Rotates the image automatically if it contains orientation information.
Rotates the image automatically if it contains orientation information.

How to use this PNG to HEIC Converter?

  1. Choose Files: Click 👆 on the Choose Files button and choose input PNG files, or you may drag and drop PNG files to the drop area. You may choose one or more image files. The chosen files are displayed with size information in the same drop area.
  2. Conversion Settings: You may change the conversion parameters like quality 🎛, background color, etc., using the sliders, or color input buttons.
  3. Conversion: Now you can click on the Convert button. This is where the ⛄ magic happens. Your PNG files are sent to the server for conversion. This all happens in a lightening speed ⚡.
  4. Output: Once the PNGs are converted ✅ to HEICs, they appear in the download section.
  5. Download Files: You may click 👆 on the big Download button to download ↓ all your converted HEICs, or you may download individual HEIC by clicking on the respective download button.
  6. Options: There is also a link 🔗 which you can Copy and share it using which you can download the converted HEIC files.

PNG vs HEIC :— Comparison Table

Comparison between PNG and HEIC
PNG HEIC
Format PNG HEIC
Full name Portable Network Graphics High Efficiency Image File Format
Type image image
Compression lossless lossy or lossless
Extensions
  • .png
  • .heic
  • .heif
MIME type image/png image/heic
Common MIME types
  • image/png
  • image/heic
  • image/heif
Developer PNG Development Group Moving Picture Experts Group (MPEG) and Apple Inc.
Introduced 1996 2015
Open standard Yes Yes
Specification https://www.w3.org/TR/PNG/ https://mpeg.chiariglione.org/standards/mpeg-h/high-efficiency-image-file-format
Description PNG (Portable Network Graphics) is a lossless raster image format designed to improve upon the limitations of the older GIF format. It supports millions of colors, full alpha transparency, and optional interlacing. Because it uses lossless DEFLATE compression, PNG preserves every pixel exactly as stored, making it ideal for graphics that need sharp edges, text clarity, and no degradation over multiple saves. HEIC (High Efficiency Image Coding) is an image container format based on the HEIF (High Efficiency Image File Format) standard, typically using HEVC (H.265) compression. It is designed to store high-quality images and sequences of images in smaller file sizes compared to JPEG, without sacrificing visual fidelity. HEIC supports advanced features such as multiple images per file, transparency, HDR (High Dynamic Range), and rich metadata. It is the default format for photos taken on many Apple devices running iOS 11 or later.
Typical usage
  • Web graphics where image clarity is critical
  • Icons and UI elements that require transparent backgrounds
  • Screenshots of applications or websites
  • Digital charts, diagrams, and infographics
  • Storing high-quality photos with reduced file sizes on smartphones and tablets
  • Capturing and storing HDR images on mobile devices
  • Organizing multiple related images in a single file (e.g., Live Photos, bursts)
  • Archiving photos where storage space is limited but quality matters
Typical use cases
  • Preserving pixel-perfect quality for logos and branding materials
  • Creating assets for responsive web design where crisp scaling is important
  • Maintaining text sharpness in interface screenshots
  • Storing intermediate design work before final export to other formats
  • Mobile photography on Apple devices where efficient storage is essential
  • Distributing images with both standard and HDR versions in the same container
  • Maintaining sequences of shots (e.g., photo bursts) without separate files
  • Archiving professional-quality images with metadata in compact form
Widely supported by
  • All modern browsers (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge)
  • Popular design software such as Adobe Photoshop, GIMP, and Affinity Photo
  • Image processing libraries like Sharp, libpng, and ImageMagick
  • Apple devices (macOS High Sierra+, iOS 11+)
  • Windows 10/11 with HEIF Image Extensions installed
  • Image editors such as Affinity Photo, Pixelmator, Adobe Lightroom (latest versions)
Tooling Read: libpng, Sharp, ImageMagick, GraphicsMagick | Write: libpng, Sharp, ImageMagick Read: libheif, ImageMagick (with HEIF support), Photos app on iOS/macOS | Write: libheif, Apple Photos app, Professional camera apps with HEVC support
Related formats
  • APNG
  • WebP
  • AVIF
  • JPEG
  • WebP
  • AVIF
Popularity high medium
Aliases
  • Portable Network Graphics
  • HEIF
  • High Efficiency Image File Format
  • High Efficiency Image Coding
Magic bytes 89 50 4E 47 0D 0A 1A 0A 00 00 00 ?? 66 74 79 70 68 65 69 63
Bit depths
  • 1
  • 2
  • 4
  • 8
  • 16
  • 8
  • 10
  • 12
Color models
  • grayscale
  • truecolor
  • indexed
  • grayscale-alpha
  • truecolor-alpha
  • YCbCr
  • RGB
Alpha support optional optional
Transparent color Yes Yes
Animation support No — PNG itself does not support animation, but the APNG extension (Animated PNG) enables frame-by-frame animations while retaining lossless quality. Yes — HEIC can store multiple frames, enabling animations or sequences similar to GIF but at much smaller sizes.
ICC profile Yes Yes
Metadata
  • tEXt
  • zTXt
  • iTXt
  • EXIF (limited)
  • EXIF
  • XMP
  • IPTC
Compression method DEFLATE (zlib) HEVC (H.265) for lossy, optional lossless coding in HEIF standard
Interlacing Supports Adam7 interlacing for progressive display none
Advantages
  • Lossless compression retains exact image quality regardless of edits or re-saves.
  • Supports a full alpha channel for smooth transparency and blending effects.
  • Can store high bit depth images (up to 16 bits per channel), making it suitable for professional work.
  • Universally supported across browsers, operating systems, and image viewers.
  • Produces significantly smaller files than JPEG at equivalent visual quality.
  • Supports advanced features such as HDR, wide color gamut, transparency, and multiple images per file.
  • Capable of storing animations or image sequences efficiently.
  • Designed for modern devices and workflows with high-resolution photography.
Disadvantages
  • File sizes can be significantly larger than JPEG for photographic images due to lossless compression.
  • Does not inherently support animation without APNG extension.
  • Large high-resolution PNGs can be memory-intensive to decode in browsers or apps.
  • Limited compatibility outside modern operating systems and updated software.
  • Encoding and decoding require more processing power compared to JPEG or PNG.
  • Not natively supported in older browsers or devices without additional codecs or extensions.
Max size note While technically supporting very large dimensions, decoding extremely large PNGs can consume high amounts of RAM, potentially leading to performance issues in browsers. File size varies greatly depending on compression settings, bit depth, and inclusion of multiple images; generally much smaller than PNG or JPEG for similar quality.