Overall Winner
iLoveIMG
beats Microsoft Photos by 13 points
Microsoft Photos 49/100
iLoveIMG 🏆 62/100
Microsoft Photos
Free
VS
iLoveIMG
From $6/mo
The verdict
iLoveIMG scores 62/100 against Microsoft Photos's 49/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
Microsoft Photos
iLoveIMG
Price & Value
★★★★★ wins
★★★★☆
Features
★★☆☆☆
★★★☆☆ wins
Ease of Use
★★★★☆
★★★★☆
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
iLoveIMG
"Reliable online HEIC converter with the best Trustpilot rating in the category"
Pros
Best Trustpilot data among HEIC converters with 4.9 rating and 4 HEIC-specific reviews confirming reliable conversion Simple web-based interface requires no download or installation for quick HEIC-to-JPG conversion Supports batch HEIC conversion with multiple images at once through the browser
Pricing & value
| Metric | Microsoft Photos | iLoveIMG | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | Yes | Tie |
| Starting price | Free | From $6/mo | Microsoft Photos |
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