HEIC vs JPEG vs PNG
Choosing a photo format is really choosing a trade-off: size, quality, and compatibility. Here is a practical comparison for iPhone shooters and anyone receiving HEIC files.
Quick decision guide
Sharing on chat or bureaucracy portals → JPG. Editing / print prep / screenshots with text → PNG. Staying inside Apple storage → HEIC is fine.
If a client portal rejects HEIC, do not argue with the upload widget — convert and move on.
Quality myths
A high-quality JPG is visually excellent for most social and web uses. PNG is not “always lossless magic” for camera photos in every pipeline, but it avoids repeated JPG generation loss if you re-export often.
HEIC can look great at smaller sizes; the pain is compatibility, not beauty.
How Formato fits
Our English landing focuses on HEIC → PNG while still exposing JPG in the tool. That keeps one strong page instead of thin duplicate converters.
How it works
- Match the format to the job (share, edit, archive)
- Keep HEIC originals when storage allows
- Export JPG or PNG when a system rejects HEIC
FAQ
Is PNG always better than JPG?
No. PNG files are often larger for photos. Prefer JPG for casual sharing.
Does converting destroy the original?
Not if you keep the HEIC file. Conversion creates a new download.