How to create PNGs from Apple iPhone XS HEIF/HEIC pictures?

When you update your Apple iPhone XS to iOS 11, the Camera app automatically switches to HEIF capture. This will result HEIC photos on your Apple iPhone XS. On some occasion, to be able to use Apple iPhone XS HEIF/HEIC pictures smoothly, you will need to convert them to PNG first. This tutorial explains how to convert Apple iPhone XS HEIF/HEIC pictures to PNG format in an easy way.

Here's what you need

HEIC Converter (It is available for Mac and Windows, simply download the proper version depending on your computer's OS.)

Part 1: How to convert Apple iPhone XS HEIF/HEIC to PNG format on Windows? Part 2: How to convert Apple iPhone XS HEIF/HEIC to PNG format on Mac?

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Part 1. How to convert Apple iPhone XS HEIF/HEIC to PNG format on Windows?

Follow these steps: Step 1: Download and install HEIC Converter. If you want to convert HEIC images directly from your Apple iPhone XS, you need to connect it to your computer first.

Step 2: Click the "Add HEIC" button or directly drag HEIF/HEIC files to the program. For HEIC photos from Apple iPhone XS, go to "This PC\Device Name\Internal Storage\DCIM".

Step 3: Your Apple iPhone XS HEIC photos will be listed in the interface. Select the files you want to convert.

Step 4: Choose PNG as output format, and set the output path. You can also tick off "Keep Exif Data".

Step 5: Finally click the "Convert" button to convert Apple iPhone XS HEIC to PNG format.

Step 6: When the conversion process is complete, click the "Open folder" button to view the exported PNG photos.

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Part 2. How to convert Apple iPhone XS HEIF/HEIC to PNG format on Mac?

Do as below: Step 1: Download and install HEIC Converter on your Mac computer. If you need to convert HEIC images directly from your Apple iPhone XS, you should connect it to your Mac first.

Step 2: Click the button of "Add HEIC" to load the HEIC photos or directly drag them from Mac to the program. Want to add HEIC images directly from your Apple iPhone XS? Go to the folder where your Apple iPhone XS stores the photos.

Step 3: HEIC photos will be listed in program interface. Choose the images that you want to convert to PNG.

Step 4: Select PNG as output format. You can also choose "Keep Exif Data", and customize the output path.

Step 5: Finally click the "Convert" button and let HEIC Converter for Mac convert HEIC to PNG.

Step 6: When the conversion is done, click the "Open folder" button to view the generated PNG photos on your Mac.