Understand why your iPhone uses HEIC, how it compares to JPG, and when you need to convert HEIC to JPG for compatibility.
HEIC is Apple's default format because it offers roughly 50% better compression than JPG at the same visual quality. This means your iPhone photos take up half the storage space while looking just as good.
However, HEIC isn't universally supported. Windows PCs, some Android devices, and older software may not open HEIC files directly, which is when conversion to JPG becomes necessary.
HEIC is Apple's default format since iOS 11. It produces photos about 50% smaller than JPG at the same quality, saving storage space.
Yes, TryDocsy converts HEIC to JPG directly in your browser on iPhone without uploading to any server.
HEIC typically produces equivalent or better quality than JPG at roughly half the file size.
Windows doesn't natively support HEIC without the HEIF Image Extensions from the Microsoft Store. Converting to JPG solves this.
HEIC is technically superior in compression and features, but JPG has universal compatibility across all devices and platforms.
