Comparisons
JPG vs PNG vs WebP vs HEIC: Which Image Format Should You Use?
A clear comparison of the four most common photo formats — compression, quality, transparency, compatibility and the best use for each.
· 2 min read
HEIC guides & articles
Practical guides about HEIC, HEIF and image formats — how to open, convert and share photos from iPhone on any device.
Image formats
The Best Image Formats for Websites
WebP, AVIF, JPG, PNG, SVG — and why HEIC doesn't belong on the web. A practical guide to choosing image formats for fast, good-looking websites.
· 2 min read
Guides
How to Convert HEIC Files Offline
Need to convert HEIC photos without an internet connection — or without sending them anywhere? Here are offline methods for Mac, Windows and Linux, and how our browser converter fits in.
· 1 min read
Guides
How to View HEIC Files on Any Device
A quick reference for opening HEIC photos on iPhone, Mac, Windows, Android, Linux and Chromebooks — plus a universal option that works in any browser.
· 2 min read
Guides
How to Convert HEIC Without Losing Quality
Every conversion from HEIC to JPG involves some compression — but done right, the difference is invisible. Here's how to keep quality, colours and metadata intact.
· 2 min read
Comparisons
HEIC vs HEIF: What's the Difference?
HEIC and HEIF are often used interchangeably, but they aren't quite the same. Here's the difference between the container standard and Apple's photo format — in plain language.
· 1 min read
Image formats
What Is HEIF? The High Efficiency Image File Format Explained
HEIF is the image container standard behind HEIC, AVIF and camera .HIF files. Learn what it is, who created it, what it can store and where it's supported.
· 2 min read
Guides
How to Convert HEIC Photos in Bulk
Hundreds of iPhone photos to convert? Compare the fastest ways to batch-convert HEIC to JPG — in the browser, with built-in tools on Mac and Windows, or on the command line.
· 2 min read
Image formats
Why Does the iPhone Use HEIC Instead of JPG?
Apple switched the iPhone camera to HEIC in 2017. Here's why — storage, image quality, modern camera features and hardware support — and what it means for you.
· 2 min read
Guides
How to Reduce HEIC File Size (Without Ruining Your Photos)
HEIC is already efficient, so shrinking iPhone photos is mostly about resolution and format. Here's what actually works for email, uploads and saving storage.
· 2 min read
Comparisons
HEIC vs JPEG: The Technical Differences Explained
A deeper look at how HEIC and JPEG actually differ — compression method, colour depth, HDR, metadata, containers and why JPG and JPEG are the same thing.
· 3 min read
Devices
How to Open HEIC Files on Android
Received iPhone photos on your Android phone and they won't open? Here's how HEIC support works on Android, which apps can display it, and how to convert HEIC to JPG on the phone.
· 2 min read