Overall Winner
IrfanView
beats CloudConvert by 17 points
IrfanView 🏆 61/100
CloudConvert 44/100
IrfanView
Free
VS
CloudConvert
From $10/mo
The verdict
IrfanView scores 61/100 against CloudConvert's 44/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
IrfanView
CloudConvert
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
CloudConvert
"Comprehensive online converter with solid format coverage but no HEIC-specific community validation"
Pros
Supports 200+ file formats with consistent HEIC-to-JPG conversion across 4 independent articles Offers advanced quality settings for fine-tuning HEIC output JPEG quality and resolution Available as both a web tool and REST API for programmatic HEIC conversion
Pricing & value
| Metric | IrfanView | CloudConvert | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | Yes | Tie |
| Starting price | Free | From $10/mo | IrfanView |
Our pick