Overall Winner
Microsoft Photos
beats FreeConvert by 7 points
FreeConvert 42/100
Microsoft Photos 🏆 49/100
FreeConvert
From $12.99/mo
VS
Microsoft Photos
Free
The verdict
Microsoft Photos scores 49/100 against FreeConvert's 42/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
FreeConvert
Microsoft Photos
Price & Value
★★★☆☆
★★★★★ wins
Features
★★★☆☆ wins
★★☆☆☆
Ease of Use
★★★☆☆
★★★★☆ wins
Reviews
★★★☆☆
★★★☆☆
Each dimension rated 1–5. Higher is better across all four.
What users say
FreeConvert
"Solid general-purpose online converter with generous free limits but no HEIC-specific optimization"
Pros
Generous 1GB free file size limit handles large HEIC batches from modern iPhones Supports batch conversion of multiple HEIC files simultaneously through the web interface Available as both a web tool and API for automated HEIC conversion workflows
Microsoft Photos
"Simplest zero-install HEIC viewer for Windows, but lacks batch processing and output control"
Pros
Built into Windows 10 1809+ with zero installation required for viewing and converting HEIC photos No file size limits or daily conversion restrictions since it is a native system application Maintains EXIF metadata and orientation data when exporting HEIC to JPG
Pricing & value
| Metric | FreeConvert | Microsoft Photos | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | Yes | Tie |
| Starting price | From $12.99/mo | Free | Microsoft Photos |
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