Overall Winner
Microsoft Photos
beats Adobe Express by 18 points
Microsoft Photos 🏆 49/100
Adobe Express 31/100
Microsoft Photos
Free
VS
Adobe Express
Free
The verdict
Microsoft Photos scores 49/100 against Adobe Express's 31/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
Microsoft Photos
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
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
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 | Microsoft Photos | Adobe Express | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | Yes | Tie |
| Starting price | Free | Free | Microsoft Photos |
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