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Convert EXR to PNG

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Last verified Oct 2026

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How to convert EXR to PNG

  1. Add your .EXR file - drop it in the box above or click to browse.
  2. Convert it to .PNG in a few seconds.
  3. Download your new .PNG file.

What to expect

  • Tone-mapping is mandatory - without it, any EXR pixel brighter than 1.0 clips to white and the image looks flat or blown out.
  • PNG is 8-bit or 16-bit; the floating-point HDR range of the EXR is permanently reduced after export, so keep the original file.
  • Render passes (depth, normals, AOVs) stored in a multilayer EXR do not carry into PNG - the file holds one RGBA image, usually the combined/beauty pass.

Frequently asked questions

Why does my PNG look washed out or too dark?
EXR's HDR values do not map to PNG's 0-255 range without adjustment. Set the exposure before exporting - use the Exposure slider in Blender's Image Editor or Colors > Exposure in GIMP.
Is the PNG output lossless?
PNG compression is lossless so no artifacts are added, but the HDR dynamic range itself cannot be preserved - what is lost is brightness range, not sharpness or detail.
Can I recover the original EXR from the PNG?
No - the HDR values are permanently compressed during conversion. Always keep the source EXR if you may need it again.
Can I batch-convert multiple EXR files to PNG?
oiiotool supports batch conversion from the command line; Blender's scripting console can also loop over a folder of EXR files.
Learn about the formats: .EXR · .PNG
Programs that convert EXR: Adobe Photoshop · 3D Coat · 3ds Max (3D Studio Max) · exrtools · Preview · Adobe Photoshop for Mac · darktable · FFmpeg