Overall Winner
iMazing Converter
beats Microsoft Photos by 18 points
Microsoft Photos 49/100
iMazing Converter 🏆 67/100
Microsoft Photos
Free
VS
iMazing Converter
Free
The verdict
iMazing Converter scores 67/100 against Microsoft Photos's 49/100. Compare the full breakdown of scores, features, pricing, and user reviews below.
Score breakdown
Dimension
Microsoft Photos
iMazing Converter
Price & Value
★★★★★
★★★★★
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
iMazing Converter
"Free desktop HEIC to JPEG/PNG converter, local processing, no published quota; test old-macOS systems on a sample first"
Pros
Vendor labels both the Mac and the Windows download as licensing 100% free, with no paid tier of the converter and no published daily quota Small download for a desktop utility, 26.3 MB on macOS and 40.8 MB on Windows, so it installs quickly on either platform Drag-and-drop interface makes bulk HEIC-to-JPG conversion straightforward for non-technical users
Pricing & value
| Metric | Microsoft Photos | iMazing Converter | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Yes | Yes | Tie |
| Starting price | Free | Free | Microsoft Photos |
Our pick