HEIC vs JPG, side by side
| HEIC | JPG | |
|---|---|---|
| Full name | High Efficiency Image Container | JPEG image |
| Type | Raster image | Raster image |
| Compression | Lossy | Lossy |
| Best for | saving space on iPhones; usually converted for non-Apple devices | photographs and web images where small size matters more than perfect fidelity |
Choose HEIC if…
…you need saving space on iPhones; usually converted for non-Apple devices.
Choose JPG if…
…you need photographs and web images where small size matters more than perfect fidelity.
Convert between them
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between HEIC and JPG?
High Efficiency Image Container (HEIC) is lossy and best for saving space on iPhones; usually converted for non-Apple devices. JPEG image (JPG) is lossy and best for photographs and web images where small size matters more than perfect fidelity.
Is HEIC better than JPG?
Neither is universally better — it depends on your use case. Choose HEIC for saving space on iPhones; choose JPG for photographs and web images where small size matters more than perfect fidelity.
Should I use HEIC or JPG?
Use HEIC when you need saving space on iPhones. Use JPG when you need photographs and web images where small size matters more than perfect fidelity.
Can I convert HEIC to JPG?
Yes — you can convert HEIC to JPG (and back) for free, in seconds, right here.
Last updated July 2026