Updated on January 21, 2026

Privacy Policy

Welcome to HEIC to PNG Converter (the "Service"). We take your privacy seriously. This Privacy Policy explains how we handle your information.

Core Privacy Commitment

100% Local Processing

Your files never leave your device. This is the most important privacy feature of our service:

• All HEIC to PNG conversions happen in your browser
• We do not upload, store, or transmit any of your image files
• The conversion process runs locally on your device using JavaScript
• After conversion, you can download the PNG file, and the original file stays on your device

Information We Collect

Information We Don't Collect

To protect your privacy, we intentionally do not collect:

• ❌ Any image files you upload
• ❌ Image content, metadata, or EXIF information
• ❌ Account creation or personal information
• ❌ Your name, email address, or phone number
• ❌ Geolocation data from your images

Technical Information We Collect

To provide the service and improve user experience, we may collect anonymous technical information:

• Browser Information: Browser type, version, operating system
• Usage Data: Visit time, page views, conversion count (anonymous statistics)
• Technical Data: IP address (for basic analytics and security protection)
• Cookies and Similar Technologies: To remember your preferences (language selection, theme mode)

This information is collected anonymously and is not linked to your personal identity.

How We Use Your Information

We use the collected technical information to:

1. Provide Service: Ensure conversion functionality works properly
2. Improve Service: Analyze usage to optimize conversion performance
3. Security Protection: Prevent abuse and malicious attacks
4. Statistical Analysis: Understand how users use the service (anonymous statistics only)

Third-Party Services

This website uses the following third-party services:

Analytics Tools

• Vercel Analytics: For anonymous visit statistics
• Google Analytics: To understand user usage patterns
• Baidu Analytics: For China region visit statistics
• Plausible Analytics: Privacy-friendly analytics tool

These tools may collect anonymous usage data but do not identify your personal identity.

Advertising Services

• Google AdSense: To display relevant advertisements

Advertising providers may use cookies to show ads relevant to you.

Data Storage and Retention

Your Files

• No Storage: We do not store any files you upload on our servers
• Temporary Cache: During conversion, files are temporarily stored only in your browser's memory
• Auto Clear: All temporary data is automatically cleared when you close the browser tab

Technical Data

• Analytics data may be retained in third-party services (such as Google Analytics)
• You can delete locally stored preferences by clearing your browser cookies

Data Security

Although we don't store your files, we still take security measures:

• HTTPS encrypted transmission
• Regular updates to dependencies to fix security vulnerabilities
• Following security best practices

Your Privacy Rights

Since we don't collect personal identity information:

• No need to request account deletion (we have no account system)
• No need to request data access (we don't store your data)
• You can clear your browser cookies and cache at any time
• You can use incognito/private browsing mode to access the service

Privacy of Converted Images

Converted PNG images:

• No Original Metadata: To protect your privacy, output PNG files do not contain metadata from the original HEIC file (such as GPS location, device info, capture time, etc.)
• Stored Only on Your Device: Converted images are generated via browser Blob URLs and exist only in your device's memory
• You Control Download: Images are only saved to your device when you actively click download

Children's Privacy

This service is suitable for users of all ages. Since we don't collect personal information, we do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

International Data Transfer

Since all conversions happen locally in your browser, there is no cross-border data transfer.

Analytics data may be transmitted to third-party service servers (such as Google, Vercel). These transfers follow each service's privacy policy.

Policy Changes

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. For significant changes, we will post a prominent notice on the website.

Thank you for trusting our service. Your privacy is important to us.