HEIC vs JPEG Quality
HEIC (used by iPhones) and JPEG (JPG) are both used for photos. HEIC typically delivers similar or better visual quality at a smaller file size. Here’s how they compare and when to convert.
Quality and file size
| Format | Typical file size | Quality |
|---|---|---|
| HEIC | Smaller at same quality | High; efficient codec |
| JPEG / JPG | Larger at same quality | Adjustable (quality setting) |
When to convert HEIC to JPEG
- You need maximum compatibility (email, web, Windows)
- You want to control quality vs file size with a single slider
- A service or person doesn’t support HEIC