Why Use This Tool?
Since iOS 11, every iPhone saves photos as HEIC to save storage space. It works great until you plug into a Windows PC, fill out a government form, or upload to a portal that wants a standard image file — and HEIC gets rejected. This tool converts those photos to PNG that works everywhere.
The decoder loads once when the page opens, so the first conversion may take an extra second. After that, everything runs on your device. Your photos — vacation shots, IDs, receipts — never leave your computer.
How It Works
- Drop your HEIC file. Straight off your iPhone, no export needed first.
- Wait a moment. The decoder loads once, then each photo converts quickly.
- Download the PNG. It opens on any PC, form, or portal that accepts images.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are my iPhone photos in HEIC?
Apple switched the default format in iOS 11 to save roughly half the storage. You can change it in settings, but older photos stay HEIC either way.
Is HEIC better than PNG?
HEIC files are much smaller, which is why phones love them. PNG is bigger but universally accepted — the trade-off is exactly why converting helps.
Does converting change the photo?
No. The photo decodes to its full quality and is saved losslessly as PNG, so nothing visible is lost in the process.
Tips & Things to Watch
- Batch convert a whole iPhone export in one drop — each photo gets its own card.
- The first conversion loads the decoder, so give it a couple of seconds.
- Keep the HEIC originals; they're half the size and perfect for phone storage.