Should I convert iPhone photos to PNG or JPG?

JPG is usually better for camera photos. PNG is lossless and huge at 12 megapixels. Choose PNG for UI shots, diagrams, or when a tool refuses JPEG.

Does PNG keep transparency from HEIC?

If the HEIC has an alpha channel, the canvas preserves it and PNG stores it. Most iPhone photos are opaque, so the PNG will look like a still with no transparency.

Why is there no quality slider?

PNG is lossless. The slider would not change the image, only waste a control. File size depends on the pixel dimensions, not a quality setting.

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HEIC to PNG

Use PNG when you need a lossless raster — screenshots, graphics with text, or a source for further edits. Photos will be much larger than JPG.

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PNG is lossless — no quality slider.

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FAQ

Should I convert iPhone photos to PNG or JPG?: JPG is usually better for camera photos. PNG is lossless and huge at 12 megapixels. Choose PNG for UI shots, diagrams, or when a tool refuses JPEG.
Does PNG keep transparency from HEIC?: If the HEIC has an alpha channel, the canvas preserves it and PNG stores it. Most iPhone photos are opaque, so the PNG will look like a still with no transparency.
Why is there no quality slider?: PNG is lossless. The slider would not change the image, only waste a control. File size depends on the pixel dimensions, not a quality setting.

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