PNG to HEIC Converter — Convert PNG to High-Efficiency HEIC Free
Convert PNG images to Apple's modern HEIC format with superior compression and transparency support. Save 50-70% storage space — free, private, and works right in your browser.
PNG to HEIC Converter
Upload your PNG images — convert to HEIC instantly in your browser
How to Convert PNG to HEIC — Step by Step
Converting PNG images to Apple's high-efficiency HEIC format is quick and easy. No software to install, completely free.
Upload PNG Files
Click the upload area or drag your PNG images into the converter. Multiple PNG files can be selected for batch processing.
Preview Your Images
Your PNG images display in the preview grid. Verify the correct files are selected before converting to HEIC format.
Convert to HEIC
Click Convert to HEIC. Your PNGs are re-encoded with high-efficiency HEVC compression locally in your browser.
Download HEIC Files
Download your space-saving HEIC images with preserved transparency. Files are 50-70% smaller than PNG with excellent quality.
PNG to HEIC Converter — Complete Guide
PNG is widely used for lossless image compression with full alpha transparency support, making it the standard for web graphics, logos, and screenshots. HEIC is Apple's modern format based on HEVC compression, offering roughly double the compression efficiency of JPEG and significantly better compression than PNG for photographic content. Converting PNG to HEIC can dramatically reduce storage requirements while maintaining transparency.
For Apple ecosystem users, HEIC is the native image format — iPhones have captured photos in HEIC by default since iOS 11. Converting your PNG images to HEIC creates consistency across your photo library while taking advantage of HEIC's superior compression and full feature set including transparency, 16-bit color depth, and multi-image storage.
Why Convert PNG to HEIC?
Storage optimization is the primary motivation. PNG files, especially large photographs or high-resolution graphics, can be quite large. HEIC can reduce these file sizes by 50-70% while maintaining comparable visual quality and preserving alpha channel transparency. For iPhone and iPad users with extensive image libraries, the cumulative storage savings from converting PNG to HEIC can be substantial.
Unlike converting to JPEG which loses transparency, HEIC fully preserves alpha channel transparency from your PNG files. This makes HEIC uniquely suitable as a space-saving replacement for PNG images with transparent backgrounds, such as logos, icons, and UI elements used in Apple ecosystem applications.
HEIC Compatibility Considerations
HEIC is natively supported on Apple devices (iOS 11+, macOS High Sierra+) and has growing support on other platforms. Windows 10/11 support HEIC with free extensions from the Microsoft Store. Android 9+ supports HEIC natively. However, for maximum cross-platform compatibility, you may want to keep PNG originals alongside HEIC conversions.
Why Use Our PNG to HEIC Converter?
Built for Apple users and anyone seeking to optimize image storage while preserving transparency.
Transparency Preserved
Unlike JPEG, HEIC fully supports alpha channel transparency. Your PNG's transparent backgrounds are perfectly preserved.
Superior Compression
HEIC files are 50-70% smaller than equivalent PNGs at high quality — save significant storage while keeping transparency.
Apple Ecosystem Ready
HEIC is the native iPhone format. Converted images work seamlessly with Photos, iCloud, and all Apple applications.
Browser-Native Processing
All conversion happens in your browser. No PNG files ever leave your device — maximum privacy and security.
Batch PNG Processing
Convert entire image collections from PNG to HEIC simultaneously. Save gigabytes of storage with efficient batch conversion.
High Quality Encoding
Converted at high quality settings to maintain excellent visual fidelity while achieving the space-saving benefits of HEIC.
Frequently Asked Questions — PNG to HEIC
Everything you need to know about converting PNG images to HEIC format.