How to Convert HEIC to PNG on Mac (3 Easy Methods)

macOS has excellent HEIC support built in, but you'll still need to convert to PNG when sharing with Windows or Linux users, uploading to platforms that don't accept HEIC, or when you need transparency support. Here are three easy methods.

Method 1: Use HEICtoPNG (Online — Fastest)

1. Open HEICtoPNG.com in Safari, Chrome, or any browser
2. Drag your HEIC files from Finder directly into the converter
3. Files convert instantly in your browser — nothing is uploaded to any server
4. Download individually or grab all as a ZIP

Best for: Quick conversions, batch processing, and when you want guaranteed privacy.

Method 2: Use Preview (Built-in)

1. Open the HEIC file in Preview (default double-click behavior)
2. Go to File → Export
3. Select PNG from the Format dropdown
4. Choose save location and click Save

For multiple files: Open all files in Preview (select all, right-click → Open With → Preview), then File → Export Selected Images and choose PNG format.

Method 3: Use Quick Actions in Finder (macOS Monterey+)

1. Select one or more HEIC files in Finder
2. Right-click → Quick Actions → Convert Image
3. Choose PNG as the format
4. Select image size (Small, Medium, Large, or Actual Size)
5. Click Convert to PNG

Best for: Batch conversion directly from Finder without opening any app.

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