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 user rating in the category"
Pros
Strongest user-review 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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