HEIC vs PNG
A quick, plain-English comparison of the HEIC and PNG file formats — and how to convert between them, free and in your browser.
| HEIC | PNG | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | image | image |
| Extension | .heic | .png |
| MIME type | image/heic | image/png |
| Converts to | 32 formats | 33 formats |
| Direction here | read & write | read & write |
Convert between HEIC and PNG
HEIC vs PNG: frequently asked questions
What's the difference between HEIC and PNG?
HEIF/HEVC-compressed image; Apple's default photo format. Lossless raster image with alpha transparency; ideal for graphics and screenshots.
Should I use HEIC or PNG?
Both are image formats — the right one depends on compatibility, quality and file size for your use. Whichever you have, you can convert it to the other below in seconds.
How do I convert HEIC to PNG?
Open the HEIC-to-PNG converter, drop your HEIC file in, and download the PNG. We auto-detect the real format from the file's bytes, so a mislabeled file still works.