HEIC vs PNG
HEIC is used by iPhones for smaller photo files. PNG is lossless and supports transparency, and works everywhere. Here’s how they compare and when to convert HEIC to PNG.
Comparison
| Format | Compression | Transparency | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| HEIC | Efficient, smaller files | Yes (alpha) | iPhone photos, storage |
| PNG | Lossless, larger | Yes (alpha) | Design, editing, compatibility |
When to convert HEIC to PNG
- You need to edit HEIC in Photoshop, Illustrator, or Figma
- You want a lossless format that opens everywhere
- You need to preserve transparency in design workflows
- A system or app doesn’t support HEIC