Compatibility guide

HEIC vs JPG

HEIC and JPG both store photos, but they make different trade-offs between size, quality, and compatibility.

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HEIC produces smaller files at similar quality, while JPG is older and works almost everywhere. Convert HEIC to JPG when compatibility matters more than file size.

Size: HEIC is usually about half the size of JPG at similar quality.
Quality: HEIC supports more color depth; JPG is limited to 8-bit.
Compatibility: JPG is supported almost universally; HEIC is not.

Convert HEIC to JPG

What to know

HEIC produces smaller files at similar quality, while JPG is older and works almost everywhere. Convert HEIC to JPG when compatibility matters more than file size.

Size: HEIC is usually about half the size of JPG at similar quality.
Quality: HEIC supports more color depth; JPG is limited to 8-bit.
Compatibility: JPG is supported almost universally; HEIC is not.

How HEIC, JPG, PNG, and WebP compare
Format	Compression	Typical size	Transparency	Compatibility	Best for
HEIC	Lossy (HEVC)	Smallest	Yes	Apple devices	Saving space on iPhone
JPG	Lossy	Small	No	Universal	Sharing photos anywhere
PNG	Lossless	Large	Yes	Universal	Graphics, screenshots, editing
WebP	Lossy or lossless	Small	Yes	Modern browsers	Web images

Questions answered

Is HEIC better than JPG?

HEIC is more efficient and supports higher color depth, but JPG is far more compatible across devices and apps.

Does converting HEIC to JPG lose quality?

There can be a small quality change because JPG is lossy, but for most photos the difference is hard to notice.

Should I shoot in HEIC or JPG?

Use HEIC to save space if your devices support it. Use JPG, or convert, when you frequently share with Windows or older apps.