Overall Winner
Microsoft Photos
beats CloudConvert by 5 points
Microsoft Photos 🏆 49/100
CloudConvert 44/100
Microsoft Photos
Free
VS
CloudConvert
From $10/mo
The verdict
Microsoft Photos scores 49/100 against CloudConvert's 44/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
Microsoft Photos
CloudConvert
Price & Value
★★★★★ wins
★★★☆☆
Features
★★☆☆☆
★★★★☆ wins
Ease of Use
★★★★☆ wins
★★★☆☆
Reviews
★★★☆☆
★★★☆☆
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
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 | Microsoft Photos | CloudConvert | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | Yes | Tie |
| Starting price | Free | From $10/mo | Microsoft Photos |
Our pick