Comparison

HEIC Convert vs Image Converter

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

HEIC Convert

Easily convert your JPG or JPEG photos to the space-saving HEIC format. Preserve resolution, GPS, and EXIF data while reducing file size by approximately 40%. Supports converted images edited in Apple's Photos app.

Highlights
  • Convert JPG/JPEG to HEIC
  • Save ~40% storage space
  • Preserve resolution, GPS, EXIF
  • Supports edited photos
  • Optimized for iOS devices
Features
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With the release of iOS 11 in September 2017, Apple introduced a new image format called HEIC (mypicture.heic) based on the High Efficiency Image File Format (HEIF) standard. The main advantage of this new format is that every HEIC pic will save you roughly 40% on storage space compared to the 20-year-old JPEG format. The iOS 11 system and the new file format are supported by the following devices: iPhone: iPhone 5s iPhone SE iPhone 6 and 6 Plus iPhone 6s and 6s Plus iPhone 7 and 7 Plus iPhone 8, 8 plus and X iPhone XR, XS and XS Max iPad: iPad mini 2 iPad mini 3 iPad mini 4 iPad (5th generation) iPad Air iPad Air 2 iPad Pro 9.7 iPad Pro 10.5 iPad Pro 12.9 (1st generation) iPad Pro 12.9 (2nd generation) iPad Pro 11 (octobre 2018) iPad Pro 11 (mars 2020) iPad Pro 12.9 (octobre 2018) iPad Pro 12.9 (mars 2020) iPad Air (March 2019) iPad (September 2019) iPod touch: iPod touch (6th generation) However, even if all the listed devices can read this new format, not all of them can support the shooting and saving of pictures and videos with this new format. By default, only the following devices with iOS 11 can shoot and save pictures and movies, as HEIF standard: iPhone: iPhone 7 and 7 Plus iPhone 8, 8 Plus and X iPhone XR, XS and XS Max iPhone 11, 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max iPad: iPad Pro 10.5 iPad Pro 12.9 (2nd generation) iPad Pro 11 (octobre 2018) iPad Pro 11 (mars 2020) iPad Pro 12.9 (octobre 2018) iPad Pro 12.9 (mars 2020) iPad Air (March 2019) iPad (September 2019) If you are wondering why only these models are natively compatible, it is because they use the A10 processor or better. Powerful processors are required to natively support the saving of pictures and videos with the HIEF standard. This is why, so far, the HEIC Convert app only works with those devices and converts all of the JPG or JPEG pictures taken by your device or others in HEIC format (which is derivative of the HEIF standard). The resolution will be preserved as the information is related to GPS and EXIF. However, for now, the app will not convert Portrait, PNG, GIF or Live files. It is the same with the movies, which stay in their original format. Finally, if you have edited your JPG or JPEG images with the Apple’s Photos app, the HEIC Convert app will only convert the final picture with all of the filters, modifications, etc. you have applied to it. So you will not be able to get back to your original image. Before running our app, make sure that you have backed up your iPhone with iTunes or iCloud.

About

Image Converter

Easily convert images between over 50 formats, including JPG, PNG, SVG, and PDF. Batch convert hundreds of images quickly and securely without draining your battery. Share converted photos with friends and family.

Highlights
  • Convert over 50 image formats
  • Batch image conversion
  • High-quality conversions
  • Fast and secure cloud servers
  • Intuitive user interface
  • Easy sharing of converted images
Features
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Best image converter app to easily convert any image to JPG, PNG, SVG, WebP, BMP, PDF, and more! Download now for free. Can't open a photo? Want to convert it to a popular format? PiXConverter photo converter app can easily convert your images. Select an image from your phone and choose a target format. Then, just click Convert! It is as simple as that. After conversion, you can easily share your photos with friends. PixConverter Features - Convert photos without losing quality - Support converting more than 50+ image formats - Convert images to JPG, SVG, PNG, WEBP, PDF, BMP, GIF, ICO, EPS, TIFF, TGA, and more! - Batch image converter (for free!) - Super easy & intuitive image converter - Saves your battery by using fast & secure cloud servers for conversion. - Convert photos and quickly share them with friends and family - Respect privacy. BATCH IMAGE CONVERTER Want to convert more than one photo? Upload all of them to PixConverter and convert them to any desired image format. Our photo converter is blazing fast. It can convert 100s of images in just a few seconds! CONVERT ANY IMAGE PixConverter image converter supports more than 250 image conversions. Are you looking for a jpg converter, SVG converter, or perhaps to convert heic to pdf, or image to pdf? This app support all of those conversions and then some! Save Battery We upload your files to secure & optimized file conversion servers to do the conversion. That means your battery is not drained even if you are converting 100s of images! Plus, we automatically delete your photos from our servers to protect your privacy. We use ISO 27001 certified data centers for our cloud servers. Subscription Information: - PixConverter premium subscription lets you convert images that are bigger than 2 GB. - Premium subscriptions are billed monthly. You can also purchase a lifetime premium subscription (one-time payment) - Subscription will be charged to your iTunes after confirmation. - Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the renewal date. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours before the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. - Users can manage Subscriptions And turn off auto-renewal by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. - Terms of Use http://freeconvert.com/app/pixconverter/pixconverter_tos.html - Privacy Policy http://freeconvert.com/app/pixconverter/pixconverter_privacy.html - E-mail: apps@trmedia.ca

Screenshots

HEIC Convert4 screens
Image Converter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Image Converter at 88% against HEIC Convert's 33%. Image Converter also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.7) and ratings volume (35 vs 3). HEIC Convert's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. HEIC Convert sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Image Converter sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Image Converter holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Image Converter has 35 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of HEIC Convert's written reviews are positive against 88% of Image Converter's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HEIC Convert ships an update every 2 months, Image Converter every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
HEIC Convert versus Image Converter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHEIC ConvertImage Converter
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)4.9 (35 ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews87.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings335 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGenius App SarlPhotoJoiner

Customer experience

HEIC Convert

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral11.1%
Negative55.6%

Image Converter

All ratings34 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral2.9%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

HEIC Convert

One-time1
  • HEIC Convert Unlock$0.99
2 purchases

Image Converter

Subscriptions1
  • PixConverter Pro7 Days trial$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • PixConverter Pro (lifetime)$8.99

Questions

Is HEIC Convert free?
HEIC Convert is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Image Converter free?
Image Converter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HEIC Convert or Image Converter?
Image Converter is rated higher. HEIC Convert averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Image Converter averages 4.9 from 35 ratings.
Do HEIC Convert or Image Converter have ads?
Neither HEIC Convert nor Image Converter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HEIC Convert or Image Converter?
HEIC Convert ships an update every 2 months, and Image Converter every 5 months. Most recently, HEIC Convert was updated on October 12, 2026 and Image Converter on October 24, 2026.

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