Overall Winner
IrfanView
beats FreeConvert by 19 points
IrfanView 🏆 61/100
FreeConvert 42/100
IrfanView
Free
VS
FreeConvert
From $12.99/mo
The verdict
IrfanView scores 61/100 against FreeConvert's 42/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
IrfanView
FreeConvert
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
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
Pricing & value
| Metric | IrfanView | FreeConvert | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | Yes | Tie |
| Starting price | Free | From $12.99/mo | IrfanView |
Our pick