Question 1

What is HEIC?

Accepted Answer

HEIC (High Efficiency Image Container) is the default photo format used by iPhones and iPads since iOS 11. It produces smaller files than JPG but isn't supported by most non-Apple software. Converting to PNG makes the images open in any editor, browser or device.

Question 2

Does HEIC to PNG keep EXIF metadata?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The heic2any library preserves EXIF metadata (camera, GPS, timestamp) when converting HEIC to PNG. You can also strip location data by using the JPG output option without metadata.

Question 3

Is my photo uploaded to a server?

Accepted Answer

No. The HEIC file is decoded entirely in your browser using the heic2any JavaScript library. Your photos never leave your device.

Question 4

Can I convert multiple HEIC files at once?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Drop several HEIC files at once — the tool will decode them in parallel and provide a download link for each converted PNG.

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