Overall Winner

IrfanView

beats Adobe Express by 30 points

IrfanView 🏆 61/100
Adobe Express 31/100
IrfanView

IrfanView

Free

VS
Adobe Express

Adobe Express

Free

The verdict

IrfanView scores 61/100 against Adobe Express's 31/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.

Score breakdown

Dimension
IrfanView
Adobe Express
Price & Value
★★★★★ wins
★★☆☆☆
Features
★★★★★ wins
★★★☆☆
Ease of Use
★★☆☆☆
★★★☆☆ wins
Reviews
★★★★☆ wins
★☆☆☆☆

Each dimension rated 1–5. Higher is better across all four.

What users say

IrfanView

"The most powerful free batch converter for Windows, though its dated interface and plugin setup will not suit everyone"

Pros

Powerful batch converter handles massive numbers of HEIC files reliably, praised by Reddit as the best freeware image tool available Supports 500+ image formats with decades of proven reliability, making it a versatile choice beyond just HEIC conversion Completely free for personal use with no file size limits or conversion restrictions

Adobe Express

"Adobe-backed online HEIC converter with strong brand recognition but toxic subscription practices"

Pros

Google AIO recommends it as the best online HEIC converter with a dedicated conversion page Cross-platform support covers web, iOS, and Android for HEIC conversion on any device

Pricing & value

Metric IrfanView Adobe Express Winner
Free tier Yes Yes Tie
Starting price Free Free IrfanView

Our pick

🏆 IrfanView