# HEIC to PNG Converter

Decode HEIC photos to verified 24/32-bit or high-precision 48/64-bit PNG files.

> Canonical page: https://elysiatools.com/en/tools/heic-to-png

- **Category:** Media

- **Keywords:** image, bit depth, PNG, color, convert

## Overview

Convert HEIC and HEIF photos from Apple devices into high-quality PNG files with precise control over bit depth and color channels. This converter supports standard 24-bit and 32-bit outputs, as well as high-precision 48-bit and 64-bit PNG formats, while allowing you to preserve metadata and customize background colors.

## Inputs

- **HEIC Image** (file)
- **Output PNG Mode** (select)
- **Background Color** (color)
- **Preserve Safe Metadata** (checkbox)

## When to use

- When you need to open or edit HEIC photos from iOS devices on platforms or software that only support standard PNG formats.
- When preserving high-fidelity color depth is critical, requiring 48-bit or 64-bit PNG output to prevent banding.
- When converting transparent HEIC images and you need to specify a custom background color or preserve original metadata.

## How it works

- Upload your HEIC or HEIF image file using the file selector.
- Select your desired output PNG mode, ranging from standard 24-bit RGB to high-precision 64-bit RGBA.
- Choose whether to preserve safe metadata and optionally set a custom background color for transparent areas.
- Click convert to decode the image and download the generated PNG file.

## Use cases

- Preparing iPhone photos for web design projects that require universal PNG compatibility.
- Converting high-dynamic-range HEIC images to 48-bit or 64-bit PNGs for professional photo editing without quality loss.
- Batch-preparing asset pipelines where metadata preservation and custom background fills are required.

## Frequently asked questions

### What output bit depths are supported?

You can choose between 24-bit RGB, 32-bit RGBA, 48-bit RGB (16-bit per channel), and 64-bit RGBA (16-bit per channel).

### Can I convert HEIF files as well as HEIC?

Yes, the converter supports both HEIC and HEIF image formats.

### What happens to the transparent background of my HEIC image?

You can preserve transparency by selecting an RGBA output mode, or fill it with a custom background color of your choice.

### Will my photo's EXIF metadata be lost during conversion?

No, you can keep safe metadata intact by enabling the 'Preserve Safe Metadata' option before converting.

### Is there a file size limit for the uploaded HEIC image?

Yes, the maximum supported file size for conversion is 100 MB.

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## Samples

- [PNG Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/png-samples): Sample PNG images in different aspect ratios and resolutions
- [PNG Viewer Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/png-viewer-samples): Sample PNG, BMP and AVIF images for the in-browser PNG Viewer
- [Web Image Processing Python Samples](https://elysiatools.com/en/samples/web-image-processing-python): Web Python image processing examples using PIL/Pillow including reading, saving, resizing, and format conversion
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